Stories and news from the Royal Docks, a unique waterfront and a growing home for business and culture in Newham, East London.
London
Joined October 2012
- Tweets10.1K
- Following1.8K
- Followers4.5K
- Likes7.9K
Are you a local organisation based in or working with the Royal Docks? We are inviting local businesses, developers and venues to join our Partner Group and help shape one of east London's most ambitious cultural festivals.
Find out more: royaldocks.london/articles/r…
🎨 A Garden of Community has been unveiled at Thames Barrier Park. Created by local artist Gaurab Thakali, the vibrant mural celebrates the people and places that make the Royal Docks unique. 🌿
Find out more: royaldocks.london/articles/a…
#RoyalDocks #PublicArt #ThamesBarrierPark
📢 Aged 16–25 and living or studying around Royal Victoria?
Join our Young Designers Programme and help develop ideas for floating homes and community spaces in the Royal Docks.
📅 27–28 Oct 📍 Britannia Village Hall
Apply by 21 Oct: royaldocks.london/whats-on/y…
The Royal Docks Originals Creative Careers Day is designed for 18-30 year olds and is a great chance to find out more about the roles available in the cultural and creative industries, and how best to access them.
Find out more: royaldocks.london/articles/r…
More than 50 local residents, community leaders and project representatives came together at Big Fridge, Compressor House for a People Powered Places networking event, co-hosted by the Royal Docks Team and Newham Council's South Neighbourhoods team.
royaldocks.london/articles/c…
Help plant native bulbs and lay woodchip paths at Beckton District Park South with Curious by Nature. This free community volunteering session is a chance to get outdoors, meet local people and support wildlife in one of the Royal Docks' green spaces.
royaldocks.london/whats-on/c…
Don't forget to join London Otters Rowing Club at 2pm on Saturday 17 October at Royal Docks Watersports for the 9th annual LORC Rainbow Races! 🚣
Want to know more? We covered the event back in 2024: royaldocks.london/articles/l…
We're inviting local people from the Royal Docks to join us tomorrow, Thursday 15 October, 6-8pm for a community workshop at Britannia Village Hall to help shape the next stage of the Floating Residential project at Royal Victoria Dock West.
For more: royaldocks.london/articles/h…
Royal Docks Originals x English National Ballet
At the heart of Royal Docks Originals 2027 will be a landmark outdoor dance commission, co-produced with English National Ballet and set against the stunning backdrop of Royal Victoria Dock.
For more: royaldocks.london/rdo27
📣 Royal Docks Originals is returning in 2027!
Our free festival of arts, performance and creativity is back next autumn, and this time we're going even bigger.
The journey starts now: royaldocks.london/RDO27
Join the GOOD Hotel for a night of incredible music, a brilliant quartet led by one of the UK’s top female sax players, and waterfront vibes.
Jazz quartet is fronted by rising star saxophonist Jemima Whyte: royaldocks.london/whats-on/j…
What a fantastic evening it was last week at Compressor House bringing together the incredible people incredible people behind People Powered Places and the local Working Groups 🙌
The Royal Docks retweeted
Reflections of the past 11,081.
Dock workers gather at the Royal Docks in 1962 for the daily "call-on" - when they would assemble to find out what work was available that day. Picture: London Museum.
Come along to an indoor Car Boot Sale marking World Mental Health Day and help raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Mental Health Foundation.
royaldocks.london/whats-on/c…
Plans are progressing for new Floating Residential and Floating Wellness projects, and we want local people to help shape what comes next.
👉 Have your say and help shape the plans from the outset: royaldocks.london/articles/h…
In the latest Meet the Dockers, we catch up with Adrian de León from Fight for Peace in North Woolwich to talk about community, breaking barriers in combat sports, and unlocking the potential of local youth.
👉 Read the full story royaldocks.london/articles/m…
The Royal Docks retweeted
Reflections of the past 11,075.
Tractors being made ready for shipment. A busy scene from the Royal Victoria Dock in 1954.
Picture: London Museum.
Discover Black History Month 2026 events taking place across the Royal Docks this October. From exhibitions and talks to community celebrations and cultural experiences, explore opportunities to celebrate Black history, heritage, culture and creativity.
royaldocks.london/articles/b…
WakeUp Docklands presents… THE HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS CLOSING PARTY 👻🎃
📅 Saturday 31st October
⏰ 12PM – dark
📍 Byrney’s Beach
royaldocks.london/whats-on/w…
Join one of the UK's largest celebrations of Black entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation. The week concludes with the UK Black Business Show, featuring inspiring speakers, exhibitors and networking opportunities.
royaldocks.london/whats-on/u…
