Art & Culture
Doodling the Docks Drawing class
Learn to sketch local landmarks in this fun workshop where you will create your very own dock landscape with local artist Matt Ponting.
Beckton based Artist and Illustrator Matt Ponting specialises in colourful architectural drawings that bring the local area to life. His artwork has been used on jigsaws and chocolate bars.
Instructions and materials for participants to prepare: To doodle along with the video, you’ll need pens, paper, and felt-pens/colouring pencils.
For your visit
Food & Drink
Airline Cafe
No one complains about all-day breakfast for under a fiver. Right next to the ExCeL, this cafe-diner opens early to late.
Food & Drink
Nakhon Thai
Thai restaurant overlooking the docks, with a Polynesian-style cocktail bar.
Community
Henley Arms
A local fixture since 1901, this pub seems untouched since its post-war refurbishment. Step back in time and enjoy a pint over a game of darts.
