Six Public Clocks

You'll find six oversized clocks scattered across Canary Wharf, each one a proper statement piece that makes you stop and actually look at the time differently. They're public art installations - the kind that work because they're both useful and slightly unsettling in their scale.

These aren't your standard gallery fare. You're walking through a working business district, dodging commuters, and suddenly you're confronted with massive timepieces that feel almost monumental. Each clock has its own character, and there's something oddly meditative about them when you pause long enough to really take them in. The whole thing takes about 30 minutes if you're methodical, less if you're just passing through.

Clear winner for anyone who likes contemporary public art without the stuffiness of a traditional gallery space. Kids find them amusing rather than captivating - they'll see them once and want to move on. Art students and photography types will linger longer, especially at different times of day when light hits them differently.

Free, obviously. You just walk around. Canary Wharf itself is easy to reach by tube, and the installations are marked well enough. It's not a destination on its own, but if you're already in the area or staying at Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping nearby, you might as well loop through. Expect it to be busy during weekday rush hours - go early morning or weekends if you want a quieter wander.