Royal Docks Area Guide
A locals' guide to Royal Docks
Where do Royal Docks 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
Swing Patrol Victoria Park
I love the beginner swing dance classes at The Royal Inn on the Park every Tuesday. The classes are fun, the teachers and students are friendly and the dancing is great! A great way to meet new people, get some exercise and, of course, learn to dance.Read more
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"Beckton Gas Works was used as the location for a Japanese Internment Camp in Steven Spielberg's drama Empire of the Sun."
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What locals say about Royal Docks
“You can gaze over the shimmering water of the great, historic dock in the morning in a five minute walk to the DLR station. There are new restaurants, bars and shops appearing every week and it is fast becoming a bustling young community. Cross Rail is coming and the buzz is growing - it's fantastic.”
Clive
“I love how tranquil it is along the Thames, whilst having a great amount of contemporary art and history nearby.”
Matthew
Activities near Royal Docks
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
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Immersive monster trucks experience.
Burns Night Feat Morrigan
A fantastic celebration with Bagpiper, Ode to a Haggis, Ceilidh Band and full Burns Supper.
The Friends' Experience: The One in London
Step into the heart of everyone’s favourite TV show, at the European flagship of The Friends™ Experience. The Friends™ Experience: The One in London promises a taste of New York City, and never-before-seen content including “London, baby!” and Friends™ Station. Immerse yourself in recreated sets; dance in front of the fountain, peep through the iconic purple door at Rachel and Monica’s apartment, play foosball at Joey and Chandler’s, and take a selfie on the orange couch in Central Perk. The Turkey Head – we have it. Phoebe’s New York cab – we have it. The 18-page letter – we have it (front and back!) Hang out in the Friends™ Station for even more photo opportunities, snacks, and of course, coffee before hitting up the Friends™ Retail Store. And yes, we’ve got Hugsy and the famous yellow frame waiting for you. Oh.My.Gawd! The Friends™ Experience: The One in London. Friends and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.Read more
Raye
British singer-songwriter RAYE shines as one of the brightest stars in music today, boasting eight Top 20 UK singles, 5 Billion global Spotify streams.Read more
Michaela Strachan
You've seen her cuddling orangutans, being "Wide Awake" on Saturday mornings and almost skating to glory on Dancing on Ice. Now, wildlife TV legend Michaela Strachan swaps the binoculars for the spotlight in her brand-new live theatre show "Not Just A Wild Life". Marking 40 years in the public eye - on our screens, in the wild and sometimes out of her depth. From The Wide Awake Club, The Hitman And Her and The Really Wild Show to Countryfile, Springwatch and beyond, the show laughs at the chaos of TV, celebrates the beauty of nature and reflects on what it means to grow up - and grow older - on screen. It's a high energy, funny and heart-warming journey through four decades of conservation and re-invention. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be upstaged by an elephant, wrangle the likes of Chris Packham, or ice skate on National TV looking like Julie Andrews, then this show is for you! Not Just A Wild Life promises an evening of inspiration, nostalgia and genuine connection - for nature nerds, nostalgia lovers, and anyone who’s ever wondered how a rubber chicken can change the course of your life.Read more
Sky Bet Championship: Millwall vs Swansea City
Millwall take on Swansea City in this Sky Bet Championship fixture.
About Royal Docks
The Royal Docks comprise three docks in east London - the Royal Albert Dock, the Royal Victoria Dock and the King George V Dock. They are more correctly called the Royal Group of Docks to distinguish them from the Royal Dockyards, Royal being due to their naming after royal personages rather than Crown ownership. The three docks collectively formed the largest enclosed docks in the world, with a water area of nearly 250 acres (1.0 km2) and an overall estate of 1,100 acres (4.5 km2). This is equivalent to the whole of central London from Hyde Park to Tower Bridge. Transport for London is continuing to develop the transport infrastructure of the Royal Docks with a further extension of the Docklands Light Railway.
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