Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Fratelli's Docklands
Western GatewayGreat coffee and cakes
Good food; not cheaper but cheaper than central London; sometimes have live music
21 locals recommend
Top 1 Forever
17 Western GatewayGood food; not cheaper but cheaper than central London; sometimes have live music
Cafe Bonnane
14 Booth RdGreat breakfasts; good food any time of day
Starbucks
54-56 Greenwich Church StDrinks & Nightlife
Sunborn London
Great venue; cocktail bar; stunning views of Canary Wharf
Bar on a boat; great when the sun is shining and the waterskiiers are out!
11 locals recommend
The Oiler Bar
Bar on a boat; great when the sun is shining and the waterskiiers are out!
Sightseeing
Great way to see some of East London and iconic Canary Wharf
222 locals recommend
Emirates Royal Docks station
27 Western GatewayGreat way to see some of East London and iconic Canary Wharf
Tower of London is a 20 minute DLR ride from Custom House direct to Tower Gateway station
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Tower of London is a 20 minute DLR ride from Custom House direct to Tower Gateway station
Admission is free however, booking is essential if you'd like to go between 10am and 5pm - https://skygarden.london/
After 6pm they accommodate walk ins
299 locals recommend
Sky Garden
Admission is free however, booking is essential if you'd like to go between 10am and 5pm - https://skygarden.london/
After 6pm they accommodate walk ins
Greenwich is great for a day out, lots to do; parks, markets, eating, shopping
541 locals recommend
Greenwich
Greenwich is great for a day out, lots to do; parks, markets, eating, shopping
Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, London Eye... lots to do here! Take the DLR to Canning Town and then change to the Jubilee Line, straight through to Westminster
124 locals recommend
Westminster
Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, London Eye... lots to do here! Take the DLR to Canning Town and then change to the Jubilee Line, straight through to Westminster
Entertainment & Activities
For car parking: https://www.excel.london/exhibitor/getting-here/driving-and-parking
210 locals recommend
ExCeL London
1 Western Gateway For car parking: https://www.excel.london/exhibitor/getting-here/driving-and-parking
London Royal Docks open water swimming
Dock RoadEver fancied swimming in the dock?!
Wakeboarding; paddleboarding; paddleboard pilates/yoga - https://wakeupdocklands.com/
12 locals recommend
WakeUp Docklands
1 Dock RdWakeboarding; paddleboarding; paddleboard pilates/yoga - https://wakeupdocklands.com/
Seabreaching "killer whale" boat ride - https://predatoradventures.com/pages/your-one-in-a-lifetime-experience
Predator Adventures
1 Dock RdSeabreaching "killer whale" boat ride - https://predatoradventures.com/pages/your-one-in-a-lifetime-experience
Parks & Nature
Around a 20 minute walk away from Royal Docks, easily accessible; lovely well looked after park
33 locals recommend
Thames Barrier Park
North Woolwich RoadAround a 20 minute walk away from Royal Docks, easily accessible; lovely well looked after park
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Great park; take a picnic and spend the day there
Arts & Culture
Museum of London Docklands
Hertsmere RoadShopping
Canary Wharf Shopping Centre
1 Canada SquareFind all you want, and more, at Westfield Stratford... shops, bars, restaurants, casino
1214 locals recommend
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdFind all you want, and more, at Westfield Stratford... shops, bars, restaurants, casino