This Weekend: Opening up! Explore the Royal Docks as part of Open House

Tate Institute: an architect-led tour
Tours at 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
1 Wythes Road, London E16 2DN

The Tate Institute is a net zero carbon, natural material, circular economy-led retrofit of a locally listed heritage building in the Royal Docks, Newham to provide a new community space for the area operated by ReSpace.

Opened in 1887 as a social club for employees of the Tate Sugar Refinery, this listed building is being transformed by ReSpace and Office S&M Architects. Thanks to the London Borough of Newham’s investment of Levelling Up funding, this much loved, local landmark will soon be restored to its former glory.
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The Factory: experience a live performance like no other
Tours at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
33 Factory Road, London, E16 2HB

Transformed by Projekt, The Factory is a creative hub home to over 40 businesses from creatives and charities to start-ups and independent brands.

On Saturday 20th September, Royal Docks Originals are joining forces with the Open House Festival and presenting a walking tour of the building.

Join us and and meet some of the creative tenants including Full Tilt, lighting and sound specialists, who bring performances to life. As part of the tour, see this work in action during a live show by East London Youth Dance Company, as they reveal the tech behind the scenes.
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Millennium Mills: THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
A unique opportunity to look inside this iconic early 20th century flour mill. Along the way, discover the stories and life of the building from its industrial heyday to plans for its redevelopment.

Tours led by Paul Talling, author of the Derelict London website and books.

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