Cabot Square facts for kids

The three tallest skyscrapers in Canary Wharf as seen from Cabot Square: 8 Canada Square (left), One Canada Square (center), and Citigroup Centre (right).

Cabot Square is a well-known public square located in the Canary Wharf area of London, England. This modern part of London is built on the Isle of Dogs, which used to be a busy docklands area.

The square is a lively spot with a cool fountain and interesting art pieces. It's also home to the London offices of big financial companies like Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley.

In one corner of the square, there's a small stone that remembers Michael von Clemm. He was an important international banker who had one of the first ideas to turn the old docklands into a major financial hub.

Right next to the square, you'll find Cabot Place. This is a large shopping center where you can find many stores and places to eat. Some of the restaurants in or near the square include First Edition, Sri Nam, and Corney and Barrow.

History of Cabot Square

Cabot Square and the nearby Cabot Hall are named after John Cabot. He was an Italian explorer who sailed for England in the late 1400s. He is famous for his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.

Cabot Hall's Past

Cabot Hall was once a big hall on the east side of Cabot Square. It opened in 1991 and was used for many events, like concerts and banquets.

In 2006, the company that manages Canary Wharf, Canary Wharf Group, announced that Cabot Hall would close. The plan was to change it into more shops and restaurants. By 2011, a Scottish restaurant called Boisdale opened in part of the space.