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Make the Most of the Royal Docks: Your Ultimate Marathon Weekend Guide
Whether you’re heading to the TCS London Marathon Running Show at Excel or staying in a nearby hotel to be close to the start line, the Royal Docks has plenty to do, from pre-race preparation to post-medal celebrations: As London’s largest body of useable water, it’s a vibrant hub of arts, culture, water sports, experiences and dockside dining.
Important parkrun update: If you're planning to do a local parkrun, please note that Victoria Dock parkrun no longer takes place. The nearest alternative in the Royal Docks is Beckton parkrun, held at Beckton District Park South.
Wellbeing
- Massage Company: offers deep tissue, sports, Swedish, or maternity massages delivered by highly trained therapists
Shakti Space: find your flow at this serene yoga studio dedicated to mindful movement, breathwork, and deep relaxation
Sweheat Sauna
- Sweheat Sauna: relax with an outdoor wood-fired sauna experience with cold plunges and relaxation areas. Get 20% off with the code DOCKERS20
- The Quad Club: located in Crowne Plaza Docklands Hotel, enjoy the heated pool, sauna, steam room, gym and spa treatments including facials, massage and body scrubs
Experiences and family friendly fun
- The Last Days Of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition: step back in time with a multi-sensory VR experience that brings the ancient city to life in 79 AD
- Rise Climbing: an independent bouldering gym, training centre, café and chill space
- The Line: explore East London’s free public sculpture trail, featuring Bird Boy, Types of Happiness, and In Between
IFS Cable Car
- IFS Cloud Cable Car: soar 300ft above the River Thames with stunning views of the city skyline
- Bonbon Pottery: creative studio and café offering beginner-friendly pottery with wheel throwing, ceramic painting and creative workshops
- Sunborn London: indulge in afternoon tea aboard the UK’s only superyacht hotel
- Uber Boat by Thames Clippers: avoid the hustle and bustle of the tube - take a scenic river cruise along the River Thames from Royal Wharf Pier
- Art in the Docks: take part in free art classes. Saturday Kids Club offers a fun, hands-on session for children, while adults can join the Creative Health and Wellbeing class for a relaxed, sociable creative workshop
- WakeUp Docklands: friendly coaching for all abilities in paddle and wakeboarding with jumps and obstacles
- Beckton parkrun: warm up with a gentle 5k at Beckton District Park South
Eat and drink
- The Windjammer: a family-friendly riverside pub serving fresh seasonal dishes
- Sad Meli: an independent family-run restaurant serving comforting Georgian dishes and natural wines
Sharing roast at Galyons Bar and Kitchen
- Royal Docks Sunday Roast Guide: Discover the top places for a traditional feast with all the trimmings
- Husk Brewery & Taproom: enjoy a juicy burger and artisan pint
- Nakhon Thai: authentic fragrant Thai flavours
- Bonnane Restaurant & Pizzeria independent family business offering delicious Italian cuisine
- Fox Connaught and The Fox Excel: relaxed local pubs offering classic dishes, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere near the Excel
- Heroica Lounge: serving sourdough pizza, on the top deck of a converted double decker London bus!
- Freemantle Bar and Kitchen: enjoy a fusion of Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia and South America flavours with an Australasian twist
- Cafe Spice Namaste: contemporary street food inspired by Indian cuisine
Find out more
Visit the What’s On page for more things to see and do in the Royal Docks www.royaldocks.london/whats-on
