Royal Docks Summer Splash 2025 

Update 13/08/2025 @ 09:22

The lido will be open from 11am today!

The Royal Docks Summer Splash returns for the At the Docks summer season of arts and culture, waterside activities and family-friendly events!

This free, family-friendly lido in the docks features lifeguard-supervised swimming, sandpits, deckchairs and sunsafe areas to relax in. There’s also swim safe sessions for children to learn how to stay safe in the water, as well as a packed programme of free family activities to enjoy.

Plan your trip below:

Wednesday 13 August

Tootles and Nibs. Drop-in from 12:00 to 16:00.

Take part in family-friendly craft activities with this workshop from Tootles and Nibs.

Thursday 14 August

Disco Shed. Drop-in from 17:00 onwards. Please note that the lido will be closed at this time.

Enjoy evening entertainment with live DJs at the Disco Shed.

Friday 15 August

Tootles and Nibs. Drop-in from 12:00 to 16:00.

Take part in family-friendly craft activities with this workshop from Tootles and Nibs.

Swimsafe session. 17:00. Register to attend.

Children will learn how to stay safe in the water in this session from Swimsafe.

Saturday 16 August

Map My Docks. Drop-in from 11:00 to 16:00.

Explore and celebrate the Royal Docks through this banner and badge making workshop.

Swimsafe session. 10:00. Register to attend.

Children will learn how to stay safe in the water in this session from Swimsafe.

Sunday 17 August

Dance for Everyone! Workshops between 11:00 – 16:00

Enjoy beginner-friendly street dance classes for kids, parent-child partner dancing, Latin Ladies, dance games, and a live DJ.

Swimsafe session. 10:00 Register to attend.

Children will learn how to stay safe in the water in this session from Swimsafe.

For more information about the Royal Docks Summer Splash, please see our FAQ page.