Compressor House Warming

Royal Docks Originals

Compressor House Warming

***Please note on Saturday 4th October there is no DLR service this no service between Prince Regent and Beckton. A replacement bus service DLR2 operates between Prince Regent and Gallions Reach via Royal Albert, Beckton Park, Cyprus and Beckton. Compressor House is approx. a 15min walk from Price Regent DLR.

You can plan your journey via the TfL website: https://tfl.gov.uk***


Come inside, celebrate and explore this iconic building following its refurbishment (thanks to the London Borough of Newham’s Levelling Up funding). Now home to a 3D model of the Royal Docks, join us for a series of talks and discussions on the future of the area as this historic industrial landmark is reimagined as a space for creativity and community.

Join us for our Compressor House Warming events:

Compressor House Warming: Arrivals + Departures
Mon 29 Sept - Sat 4 Oct
An artwork by YARA + DAVINA that explores birth, death and the journey in between.

Compressor House Warming: Charabancs and Cadillacs
Mon 29 Sept - Sat 4 Oct
Open a magic time capsule to discover Newham’s transport history and its impact on people’s lives.

Compressor House Warming: River of Hope
Mon 29 Sept - Sat 4 Oct
A showcase of film and art inspired by reflections of the river

Compressor House Warming: Unearthing Invisible Seafaring Histories of Empire
Mon 29 Sept
An art installation and screening to commemorate 19th and 20th sailors at the Docks

Compressor House Warming: Model Talk Series
Thurs 2nd - Sat 4th Oct

Learn about the stories of the Royal Docks – past, present and future and delve into the heritage of the area, as told by the community!

Compressor Housewarming: Royal Docks Reimagined
Thurs 2nd - Sat 4th Oct

Bring your creative energy, crafty fingers and friends and family to reimagine the Royal Docks neighbourhoods, green spaces, water ways and community centres.

Compressor House Warming: The Newham Plays
Mon 29th - Fri 3rd Oct
See a series of powerful plays on film by writer and lecturer, James Kenworth.

Browse the full Royal Docks Originals programme

Download Royal Docks Originals 2025 brochure

Time & date

29 September - 4 October

Location

Compressor House, Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU

For your visit

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