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Outdoor fitness at Thames Barrier Park

Business

What’s new in the Royal Docks?

Exercise, book clubs, and homemade cake – here's our round up of all that's new in the Royal Docks.

This year in the Royal Docks: 2019 in photos

Art & Culture

This year in the Royal Docks: 2019 in photos

It’s been quite the year. London’s most important regeneration project is happening right here in the Royal Docks — and 2019 was the year when the improvements to come became more visible than ever before.

A view of Tower Bridge from a boat

Events

Royal Albert Dock confirmed as final destination for global Clipper Yacht Race

The famous Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has announced that Royal Albert Dock will be the finishing point for the final leg of the global race.

The Woolwich Ferry

People

Newham’s hall of fame: eight of the borough’s notable names

Can you guess Newham's most famous residents past and present?

Our events

Democracy and Civic Participation Commission

Events

Democracy and Civic Participation Commission

Wed 22 Jan

The Commission wants to hear from Newham residents, including you, as part of this process.

Model of the Royal Docks

Events

Changing Places – Working with the Community

Wed 29 Jan

Join us at The Crystal to explore and discuss community participation in urban planning and regeneration.

A crowd around a model of the Royal Docks at The Crystal

Events

NLA Royal Docks Model and Exhibition Talks

Fri 14 Feb

Monthly curator-led model and exhibition talks on the second Friday of each month.