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May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Wharf Wellness returns with a packed programme in June 2026

The health and wellbeing festival is back in Canary Wharf with classes, activities and offers showcasing the depth of the estate’s offering

Arc in Crossrail Place will be bringing people together for contrast therapy during the festival - image supplied by Canary Wharf Group — Arc in Crossrail Place will be bringing people together for contrast therapy during the festival – image supplied by Canary Wharf Group

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A festival of health is set to nurture the minds and bodies of workers, residents and visitors to Canary Wharf.

Wharf Wellness returns to the estate in June with a packed programme designed to showcase the breadth and depth of what’s on offer locally.

Taking in sports, fitness, recovery, beauty and nutrition, the festival offers Wharfers the chance to engage with the likes of Third Space, Barry’s, Arc, Padium and many more.

Early booking is advised and, to help you plan your diaries, we’re listing the more than 20 events and pop-ups already announced in full.

All bookings can be made via canarywharf.com:

Padium will be hosting both social and beginner events as part of Wharf Wellness - image supplied by Canary Wharf Group — Padium will be hosting both social and beginner events as part of Wharf Wellness – image supplied by Canary Wharf Group

the 2026 wharf wellness programme

Roof Garden Pilates – £25

THE ISLAND STUDIO, June 3, 8am, Crossrail Place Roof Garden

Join the Wood Wharf-based studio for a pop-up class in the leafy surroundings of the Crossrail station’s rooftop park for a chance to move, stretch and reset. Suitable for all levels.

Win A Mini Facial – Pop-Up

WEATHER + PALETTE, June 3-4, Canada Place

Visit this pop-up and play for a chance to win a range of prizes including a Mini Facial, 20% off facial treatments, samples and more from the Jubilee Place store.

Run Club – FREE

TRIBE LONDON CANARY WHARF, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 6pm, 15 Water Street

Taking place every Thursday in June during Wharf Wellness, Tribe London Canary Wharf will be hosting a free Run Club. The guided 5k leaves from the hotel’s main reception with finishers receiving a protein bar and vitamin drink to help them refuel. Places can be booked in person at the hotel or via DM on Instagram to @tribe_londoncanarywharf

After Dark – £20

ARC, June 5, 7pm, Crossrail Place

Promising a “more social, high-energy” way to experience contrast therapy through music, this session allows participants to move between the heat of the sauna and the chill of its cold plunges at their own rhythm in a community atmosphere.

Big Club Social – £20

PADIUM, June 6, 20, 9am, Bank Street Park

Meet other padel enthusiasts in a fun, social setting where players take on a series of 15-minute matches, moving up or down a court based on wins and losses. There are two dates to choose from over the month.

Reformer Taster Sessions – FREE

FREEDOM CLINICS, June 8-12, 9am, Canada Place

Treat yourself to a free Reformer Pilates class, open to all levels. Those booking should select One Pilates Class Pass and then enter code WHARFWELLNESS when reserving to reduce the cost to £0 for the 9am sessions. These will likely sell out fast.

Intro To Padel – £20

PADIUM, June 8, 22, 5pm, Bank Street Park

These early evening classes have been designed for first-timers with the aim of helping participants learn all the fundamental rules, techniques and strategies to allow them to play padel tennis. All equipment is provided.

Atis Moves Run Club – £6.50

ATIS, June 9, 6.15pm, Canada Place

Enjoy a 5k around Canary Wharf followed by a bowl from the salad chain. Runners should arrive in their kit with filled bottles ready for a 6.30pm start. Spaces are limited so book early.

Swing Social – FREE

PITCH WHARF, June 10, 6pm-9pm, 30 Churchill Place

Sip low and no alcohol drinks and indulge in a bit of active wellness at the golf simulator venue. Those attending can expect Nearest The Pin challenges, pro-led swing clinics and plenty of virtual holes. Admission is free, but online registration is required.

A Moment Of Hygge – FREE

SØSTRENE GRENE X OLE & STEEN, June 9, 10, 11, Jubilee Place

Søstrene Grene and Ole & Steen are set to collaborate on a series of bookable one-hour workshops where participants can create personalised memory jars, paint and decorate flower pots or design and embellish candles. Each session includes Danish refreshments and pastries.

In2Sports at Wood Wharf will be running Let's Get Moving events - image supplied by Canary Wharf — In2Sports at Wood Wharf will be running Let’s Get Moving events – image supplied by Canary Wharf

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Mat Pilates – £5

THIRD SPACE, June 10, 17, 24, 7.30am, Eden Dock

Join these intimate morning classes to explore the discipline in a slower format with a strong focus on proper alignment and posture. What a way to start the day. Book early.

Health Optimisation – Pop-Up

LE CHALET CRYO, June 10, 11, Canada Place

Find out about whole-body Cryotherapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and get the chance to win a free session.

Let’s Get Moving – FREE

IN2SPORTS, June 12, 19, noon-4.30pm, 40 Harbord Square

These community-focused events are aimed at promoting active and connected lifestyles with participants getting access to a range of sports during each session. Tickets need to be booked online.

First-Timer Class – FREE

BARRY’S, June 13, 3pm, Crossrail Place

Experience the delights and challenges of the red room with a session exclusively open to first-timers. Expect high-energy interval training making full use of the treadmills and gym equipment.

No experience is needed for this session, which will feature the brand’s signature combo of pumping beats, positive vibes and supportive coaching.

Outdoor Class – £15

BARRY’S, June 16, noon, Canada Square Park

Enjoy a special pop-up class in the sunshine with Barry’s trainers who promise to get you moving and sweating with a full body workout in the open air. Expect to burn up to 1,000 calories with plenty of upbeat encouragement.

Wellness Week – £10

SPACE NK, June 21-27, Cabot Place

Book a slot and pop into the beauty store for a 15-minute makeover. Refresh your look and get plenty of advice from the brand’s beauty advisors. The £10 is redeemable against purchases.

Wharf Wellness – Pop-Up

YUMMZY, June 25, Canada Place

Enjoy complimentary tastings and exclusive offers as the vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free eatery brings its products to the heart of the Wharf.

Contrast + Journalling – £20

ARC, June 28, Crossrail Place

With timings yet to be announced, this slower session features guided contrast therapy in the venue’s sauna and ice baths as well as breathwork and journalling to help participants reconnect with what they’re processing and what might need to shift. Bookings open May 28.

Friday Night Lights is set to team up with Third Space - image supplied by Canary Wharf Group — Friday Night Lights is set to team up with Third Space – image supplied by Canary Wharf Group

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Friday Night Lights x Third Space

FRIDAY NIGHT LATES + THIRD SPACE, June 24, from 6pm, Canada Square Park

Canada Square Park is set to be transformed into a space for outdoor fitness on June 24. From 6pm-9pm, Friday Night Lights and Third Space will be running a programme of classes aimed at everyone from seasoned gym-goers to complete beginners.

First up is Yoga at 6pm, with participants guided to move from one pose to another in tune with their breath. At 7pm it’s Pilates on the mat with trainers on hand to ensure proper posture and solid alignment.

Finally, at 8pm, it’s Bodyweight HIIT, featuring a mixture of plyometric, multidimensional, sport-based exercises to help develop stability, muscular endurance and overall fitness.

Each class costs £5 and bookings are open now. Friday Night Lights is also the organisation behind popular 5k event Run The Wharf, which returns to the estate in September.

Book via Wharf Wellness here

Former Olympic swimmer Katy Sexton will be hosting two sessions at Sea Lanes Canary Wharf

Swim With An Olympian

SEA LANES CANARY WHARF, June 25, 5.30pm, 6.30pm, Eden Dock

Olympic swimmer and former world champion, Katy Sexton, will be on hand to deliver two guided open water coaching sessions at Sea Lanes Canary Wharf in Eden Dock on June 25.

Running at 5.30pm and 6.30pm, the sessions will see swimmers work on “pacing, positioning and efficiency in a relaxed, supportive environment” guided by lane coaches.

Designed for swimmers looking to build confidence and refine their technique in open water, the structured sessions are an opportunity to learn from one of the sport’s most accomplished swimmers. Tickets for the classes cost £15 and must be pre-booked online.

Sea Lanes Canary Wharf is a new floating lido, sauna and events complex that’s set to open in June in Eden Dock. Founder memberships are now available for £75 per month over a year. Individual swim sessions will cost £10.

Book via Wharf Wellness here

key details: Wharf Wellness

Wharf Wellness runs throughout June 2026 in Canary Wharf.

All activities and classes can be booked via this link, with tickets for some released closer to the festival

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April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Yummzy champions detail, safety and flavour in Canary Wharf

How Jolie Gindi and Adrian Pascu serve up gluten-free, ketogenic, vegan, sugar-free food that’s high in protein and fibre at their east London eatery

Yummzy is located in Canary Wharf's Cabot Square - image by Yummzy — Yummzy is located in Canary Wharf’s Cabot Square – image by Yummzy

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As I sit down to interview Yummzy founders – wife and husband team, Jolie Gindi and Adrian Pascu – I’m presented with something extraordinary.

As a journalist, I drink a lot of tea – the universal brown lubricant of an in-depth chat.

But Yummzy, which opened its doors in Canary Wharf just over a year ago, delivered arguably the most thoughtful cup I’ve ever been presented with.

The Drury bag was left to infuse in an elegant glass supplied with a refined tea-timer to avoid over-brewing.

There were tongs for efficient removal and a little bowl for the spent bag, as well as a tiny glass jug of oat milk (I prefer my tea to taste faintly of porridge, what of it?).

I mention this because the level of care taken in the serving of a simple cuppa illuminates the venue’s whole approach.

At its heart, Yummzy is about three things – detail, safety and flavour.

Yummzy co-founder, Jolie Gindi - image by Jon Massey / Wharf Life — Yummzy co-founder, Jolie Gindi – image by Jon Massey / Wharf Life

pay close attention

“So many times you read the word ‘healthy’ but the regulation around it is non-existent,” said Jolie.

While that might be of comparatively little consequence to some, for her it’s a matter of life and death.

As a Type 1 diabetic, Jolie must carefully balance what she eats.

“When we decided to start Yummzy, the idea had been brewing for quite a while,” she said.

“I was 33 before I had a proper slice of cake and didn’t feel unwell for days.

“The final straw was when a well-known brand released a sugar-free cupcake.

“I calculated the carbs, injected the right amount of insulin and then ate one.

“I was so excited, but within five minutes I could barely breathe.

“My feet felt like they were cemented to the floor. My whole body was shutting down.

“I hadn’t accounted for any sugar because the product was branded sugar-free.

“But we went back and found out they’d used coconut sugar instead of refined sugar.

“That’s like claiming organic peanuts are better for someone who has a peanut allergy.”

Thoughtful cuppa: Tea service at Yummzy - image by Jon Massey / Wharf Life — Thoughtful cuppa: Tea service at Yummzy – image by Jon Massey / Wharf Life

creating Yummzy

Tired of such episodes, together Jolie and Adrian decided to do something, to create a brand based on scrupulous attention to production to give those avoiding certain ingredients confidence in what they were buying.

Opened before the pandemic in Greenwich, Yummzy went online over Covid and returned to bricks and mortar in Canary Wharf in 2025.

“In the UK, I think we’re about five to 10 years behind countries like the US and Canada, where the kind of thing we’re offering is everywhere,” said Jolie, who previously ran a travel business and continues to work in consulting in the field of analytics and innovation.

“We’re an eatery – open for coffee in the morning, food throughout the day and also in the evening.

The eatery serves a wide range of sweet and savoury food, all of it gluten-free, ketogenic, vegan, sugar-free - image by Yummzy — The eatery serves a wide range of sweet and savoury food, all of it gluten-free, ketogenic, vegan, sugar-free – image by Yummzy

“Our menu is totally gluten-free, ketogenic, vegan, sugar-free and is high in protein and fibre.

“Our food is gourmet – usually when people think of healthy food, they think they’re going to taste like cardboard or something.

“For us the flavour is so important – we have something for everyone with different levels of sweetness and savoury options too.

“To be honest I prefer the latter – there’s our award-winning vegan sausage roll, our focannini, a cross between foccacia and panini which come with different fillings and our burger, which has 28g of pea protein to keep you full.”

Yummzy co-founder Adrian Pascu - image by Jon Massey / Wharf Life — Yummzy co-founder Adrian Pascu – image by Jon Massey / Wharf Life

keeping things light

Having won much recognition for their products, there’s a playfulness about Yummzy with both Adrian and Jolie keen to keep things light.

“My favourite thing on the menu is our Not Dubai Chocolate,” said Adrian, who works both in teaching and as a photographer and videographer as well as helping to run Yummzy.

“It’s not super sweet, but it’s crunchy inside, thanks to the pistachio butter and covered in chocolate.”

Jolie added: “It’s hard for me to pick one thing, but it’s either our focannini or our avocado on toast, which we call Av A Good Day.

“But I also love our Yummzy Rocher which are made with our Yummtella spread.

“It contains chocolate and hazelnuts but is free from gluten, dairy, palm oil and added sugar.”

The couple, who first met at a tango class and live within walking distance of their eatery, hope to grow the business on a franchise model, providing products to other branches in the future.

The Canary Wharf branch is both production kitchen and hospitality venue, with appropriately health-focused alcoholic options for those keen to indulge in wines, low-carb beer or tipples such as Mayan hot chocolate with rum (laced with cinnamon and chilli).

Drinks in general are taken as seriously as the food, with Yummzy working with Drury Tea And Coffee in Woolwich as a key supplier.

The venue also sells ceremonial grade matcha and will even whip up a concoction made with baobab juice, ideal as a hangover cure.

While there’s an obvious focus on creativity and delivery, perhaps the most satisfying thing for the couple is when their business has a genuine impact on a customer.

Yummzy's desserts often feature its award-winning Yummtella spread - image by Yummzy — Yummzy’s desserts often feature its award-winning Yummtella spread – image by Yummzy

the reward in Yummzy’s impact

“Our hearts melt every time someone tells us what we’re doing has changed their lives,” said Jolie.

“One day a mother hugged me and started crying.

“At first I was worried we’d done something wrong.

“But then she told me that her daughter had never been able to enjoy a hot chocolate and a cake with her friend without having to inject insulin.

“Here she was able to have a normal time with her friend and not have to worry about that.

“Being able to say to the parents of a child who’s coeliac, for example, that everything is gluten-free and then see the kids’ faces when they know they have that choice is special.

“Sometimes the parents have to say the children are only allowed to eat one thing here and the rest has to go home.

“Running a business has its hardships, but that positive impact is what keeps us going.

“Right now, we just want more locals to know about us and what we’re doing so we’d ask anyone who has tried our products to spread the word and others to come and visit us.”

Savoury options: The eatery has multiple options for those without a sweet tooth - image by Yummzy — Savoury options: The eatery has multiple options for those without a sweet tooth – image by Yummzy

key details: Yummzy

Yummzy is located on the southern edge of Cabot Square and is open daily.

It sells a wide range of hot drinks, sweet treats and savoury food.

You can find out more about the brand and its range of products on its website here.

The brand opened in Canary Wharf just over a year ago – image by Yummzy

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