Things to do in the Royal Docks on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Looking for things to do during the Christmas period with the chance to enjoy the company of others? Read our guide to what you could do locally:

Attend a Service at St Anne’s Church

Enjoy traditional Christmas carols at St Anne’s Church in Custom House. Everyone in the community is warmly welcome.

Wednesday 24 December – Christmas Eve

• 6pm – Children’s Mass

• Midnight – Midnight Mass

Thursday 25 December – Christmas Day

• 10am – Mass

• 12pm – Mass

Friday 26 December

• 10am – Mass

St Anne’s Church, 1 Berwick Road, Custom House, London, E16 3DR
www.royaldocks.faith

Take part in Beckton parkrun
Join the friendly regulars at Beckton parkrun this Christmas Day. The festive 5K starts at 9am and is open to walkers, joggers, and runners of all abilities. Feel free to wear festive accessories and bring along treats to share at the finish!

This free event takes place at Beckton District Park South (what3words: ///begins.keen.bike). Come along and enjoy some festive fun and the Beckton parkrun community spirit. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday 25 December, 9am, free - advance registration required

Beckton District Park South, Stansfeld Rd, London, E6 5LT (what3words location ///begins.keen.bike) www.parkrun.org.uk/beckton

Relax with a Spa Experience

Unwind at The Quad Club located within Crowne Plaza Docklands. The health and fitness club features a heated pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, fully equipped gym, and studio. Enhance your visit with a soothing treatment at Royal Bliss Spa, including revitalising neck, face, and head massages or deep tissue full body massages.

Guests also enjoy three hours of free parking (subject to availability), a 10% discount on accommodation at Crowne Plaza Docklands, and 20% off dining at Fremantle Bar & Kitchen, also located within the hotel.

Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, 9am – 5pm

Crowne Plaza London Docklands, Western Gateway, London, E16 1AL
www.cpdocklands.co.uk

Volunteer with Crisis
Crisis is the UK’s national charity dedicated to ending homelessness, providing extra support each December with food, shelter, and companionship.

You can volunteer with Crisis in the Royal Docks, including Christmas Day and Boxing Day, helping guests, serving food, or assisting at the Canning Town warehouse. No experience needed, just kindness and a willingness to help.
Apply on the Crisis website.

www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-at-christmas/volunteer-at-christmas-in-london/