Custom House Area Guide
A locals' guide to Custom House
Where do Custom House locals go?
Run or Dye
The most fun you can have with a pair of trainers, never mind the mad dashing through colour stations where you're attacked with sachets of dye. There's also a music festival of colour! Run or Dye takes place not only in London, but all around the country and world.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
royal docks,
north greenwich,
poplar,
plaistow,
west ham,
upton park,
upton,
canary wharf,
charlton,
and isle of dogs
Did you know?
"Built in 1864, Trinity Buoy Wharf Lighthouse is London's last surviving lighthouse, but sadly it no longer serves its original purpose. It is now used as space for art projects."
London Docklands are full of striking buildings and structures that dominate the skyline.
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Michal Bocian
Factory and warehouse conversions in the east end of London make characterful homes.
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Stuart Harris
Some of Canada Water's modern developments have amazing views of our beloved capital!
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Thomas Holmes
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What locals say about Custom House
Activities near Custom House
Origins: Enzo Siragusa (all Day Long)
When it comes to rave culture there aren’t many artists out there who are as passionate and dedicated as Enzo Siragusa. Fully immersed in the rave movement which swept Britain in the early ‘90s, the Londoner still holds true many of the aspects of that storied era, weaving them through his ambitious ventures, including FUSE which has long been ranked as one of London’s most revered brands. The FUSE boss lands at FOLD for his debut at the mothership, taking control all day long on Jan 31st. FOLD operates a strict 21+ and ID check at the door policy, please make sure to bring a physical ID for a smooth entry. Please respect FOLD's no camera policy and do not attempt to take any photos/videos. No racism, no sexism, no homophobia, no transphobia Presented by Origins Sound LTD. This is a 21+ event. (Photo I.D required)Read more
Squid Game: The Experience - London
Dive into immersive multiplayer gameplay at Squid Game: The Experience! Take on beloved—and dreaded—games from Netflix's iconic series in this high-stakes competition. Outsmart the eerie Young-hee doll in Red Light Green Light, test your nerves on the treacherous Memory Steps, and go head-to-head with your opponent in the Marbles game. Fight to come out on top, but remember—the game shows no mercy. And there's more! After mastering the games, shop the range of Squid Game merch. Ready to put your skills to the test? Get your tickets now for Squid Game: The Experience in London!Read more
Sky Bet Championship: Charlton Athletic vs Stoke City
Charlton Athletic take on Stoke City in this Sky Bet Championship fixture.
NBA London Game
The Wizards’ roster currently features All-Star guards Bradley Beal and John Wall, who last season led the Wizards in points and assists, respectively, as well as eight-time NBA All-Star center Dwight Howard. The Knicks’ roster currently features Latvian forward Kristaps Porzingis, French point guard Frank Ntilikina and guard Tim Hardaway Jr. The game will be broadcast by the NBA’s broadcast partners across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and on NBA League Pass International. The NBA London Game 2019 represents the Knicks’ third game in the capital, having played regular-season games against the Detroit Pistons in 2013 and the Milwaukee Bucks in 2015. The Wizards will be playing their first game in the UK. All eight previous regular-season NBA games in London sold-out. The NBA London Game 2019 will be supported by a full roster of marketing partners, including Beats by Dr. Dre, Foot Locker, Gatorade, Nike, SAP and Tissot.Read more
Biffy Clyro
The award-winning, chart-topping Kilmarnock rockers return with their unique brand of hard alternative rock and post-hardcore. As their fans say, 'Mon the Biff!'Read more
Opensight - Live Release, Deity and Devilry, Fracture Point, Hemloch
OPENSIGHT - Notorious for infusing intense and heavy music with the sense of adventure and thematic intrigue reminiscent of vintage cult cinema and grindhouse film scores. DEITY & DEVILRY Symphonic Death Metal delivering an intense sonic assault that expertly marries operatic grandeur (soaring vocals, overtures) with visceral extremity (growls, screams, traditional death metal riffs). Witness their live performance, elevated by unmatched theatrical stage effects FRACTURE POINT - Fracture Point fuse old school thrash mentality, with groove. Just old hairy men playing angry music HEMLOCH - a Symphonic Metal band, hailing from Yorkshire and Herts. Hemloch channel raw emotion, delving into the apocalyptic. Summoning the influence of myth, darkness, and the chaos of modern life, Hemloch craft songs that feel both otherworldly and deeply human.Read more
The Next Step
The CBBC tween dance show goes live with original choreography and music from the hit series.
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