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
For your visit
Outdoors
Royal Victoria Gardens
These 19th-century pleasure gardens are still a delightful place to watch the river go by.
New Arrival
Food & Drink
The Snack Shack
Homemade cakes and hot food are on offer at this friendly and laid-back spot on St. John’s Green.
Outdoors
Thames Barrier Park
This dramatically-landscaped park is the best place to watch the Thames Barrier in action.
