Our Royal Docks 2025 Highlights

Spring

• The Royal Docks Networking Forum kicked off the year by welcoming over 100 businesses, alongside a visit from the TUC General Secretary to explore inclusive growth and forward-thinking ideas

• The new Dialogue Café opened its doors, adding another vibrant community space to the Royal Docks

• The Thames Barrier was crowned London’s most underrated tourist attraction

• Excel London celebrated a major milestone, welcoming its 60 millionth visitor during a landmark anniversary year

• The Silvertown Tunnel officially opened, with thousands already benefitting from faster and more reliable crossing

• New members were announced to the Royal Docks Enterprise Zone Programme Board

• Lendlease unveiled an industry-leading joint venture, signalling strong confidence in the Royal Docks

• Progress continued at Compressor House, a future landmark community space

Summer

• A striking new mural by Graphic Rewilding kicked off Royal Docks Originals 2025
  
• In Between, a powerful new artwork by Hélène Amouzou, launched on The Line
• At the Docks 2025 programme was unveiled, promising another exciting season ahead
• Ensemble Festival marked its 10-year anniversary
• Royal Docks Summer Splash brought free, family-friendly fun back to the waterfront
• Thames Barrier Park proudly retained its Green Flag status for 2025
• The Royal Albert Dock development opportunity was launched
• The Royal Docks Investment Prospectus was published, showcasing future ambitions and opportunities

Autumn

• A major milestone was reached as the next phase of works began on the Royal Docks Corridor
• Royal Docks Originals Festival, a brand new biennial launched, celebrating local creativity and welcoming people from across London
• Rekindling lit up the docks with a striking fire installation outside City Hall
• Compressor House Warming event brought the community together to celebrate progress on this much-anticipated space
• MassChallenge UK celebrated a year of growth and innovation in the Royal Docks

Winter

• The Thameside West development secured significant investment, marking another step forward for regeneration
• The DLR extension was approved, delivering a major boost for connectivity and future growth
• The Royal Docks were identified as a potential new home for New Billingsgate and New Smithfield Markets
• Momentum continued to build at Silvertown, with affordable homes completed and the masterplan approved

See you in 2026