Royal Docks Originals
Compressor House Warming: Community Takeover
We're opening the doors of this historic building and kicking things off with a week of events led by locals:
- Become an Ambassador of Peace with Seek2Change (Tuesday 23 September)
- Hair 4 Newham: Fashion & Finance (Wednesday 24 September)
- Black Excellence on the Dock (Thursday 25 September)
- Institute of Imagination Schools Workshop (Thursday 25 September - closed to the public).
Take part in a wellness festival, peruse an indoor market or get skilled up with youth and children’s technology workshops, and that’s just for starters!
The Community Takeover was co-created as part of a community engagement session and call-out that took place in May 2025 which brought together local community organisations and residents.
It will be the first opportunity for communities to use the space since its recent renovation!
For your visit
Places To Stay
Holiday Inn Express
There's unlimited breakfast at this three-star hotel right next to Royal Albert DLR.
Food & Drink
Yi-Ban
This Chinese restaurant occupies a floor of the London Regatta Centre overlooking the Docks, meaning diners can plane-watch over a plate of dim sum.
Activities
Royal Docks Adventure
Power boats, rowing boats, dragon boats, canoes – everything you need for an afternoon on the water.
