Guided tour of Beckton Gasworks

Guided tour of Beckton Gasworks

Beckton Gasworks was once the largest gasworks in Europe, employing 4,500 local people and supplying 4.5 million customers at its peak. During its 100 years of operation, the site had its own railway system which connected to a series of Victorian piers that still exist today.

Since the Gasworks’ closure in 1969, the Beckton Alps were created, which served as a ski slope inaugurated by Princess Diana and gained fame as an iconic setting for various film, TV and music productions.

The site is now owned by St William (part of the Berkeley Group) who want to invite you to join us for a free history tour to learn more about this unique place and the proposals for its future development.

Due to health and safety reasons the site tours are only available to over 18s. There are steps along the route and the ground is very uneven so walking boots are required.

Tours

6th June
2pm – 3pm
3.15pm – 4.15pm

7th June
2pm – 3pm
3.15pm – 4.15pm

Meeting point: Outside Gallions Reach DLR station E6 7AB

To find out more about the site please visit: www.becktongasworks.com

Part of Newham Heritage Month

Time & date

Thursday 6 June & Friday 7 June 2024

Location

Meeting point: Outside Gallions Reach DLR station E6 7AB

Tickets

Free - registration required
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For your visit

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Outdoors

St John's Green

Community garden with allotment and children's play area.

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