Royal Docks Summer Splash 2024

From 27th July until 18th August, why not join us At the Docks and immerse yourself in a new side of the city. Expect deck chairs, a giant sand pit, food and drink, as well as plenty of entertainment and iconic city views. And did we mention the lido!? Ideal for families, friends and all ages, Royal Docks Summer Splash is the perfect place to cool off this summer with enclosed swimming in the lido complete with a shallow end for children. As well as open water swimming there's a raft of other water-based activities for the more adventurous.

Royal Docks Summer Splash is open to all ages. Eight years and under need to be accompanied by an adult in the water. No booking is required and it's free! Tuesdays to Saturdays, expect a packed programme of family activities.

The fun includes performances, arts and crafts, storytelling and more. On Thursdays from 5pm to 9pm, adults can unwind with a drink from the bar and enjoy evening entertainment with live DJs from Disco Shed.

Why not make a day of it? There's so much to see, do, and explore in the Royal Docks. Try water sports with Wakeup Docklands, Open water swimming, check out the local eateries, relax at Sweheat Sauna, and take in the stunning views from the IFS Cloud Cable Car. You can also book other exciting events At the Royal Docks, such as The FRIENDS™ Experience or For The Love of Fantasy. For more free family fun take part in the DLR Summer Treasure Hunt.

Royal Docks Summer Splash is always popular and the perfect place to enjoy the glorious sunshine. Get the dates in your diary so you don’t miss out on the free summer fun.

Check out the full programme for each week below!

Full List of Activities (Week 1):

Saturday 27 July

Lendlease Silvertown Consultation
Drop in between 11:00 - 16:00

The Silvertown Partnership will be popping up at Summer Splash to showcase the initial revised designs for Plots 7 and 8, as part of their Community Consultation. Pop along to have a chat with the team and give your feedback.

Dock Local Panel present Create Identity Dollie Flags - Mixed Media Art Workshops
Workshops at 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30

Get ready to dive into a creative frenzy with your little ones at this workshop! Unleash your inner Picasso as you craft unique identity flags using all sorts of artsy goodies. These vibrant flags will either join a mobile masterpiece or head home with you. By blending various cultures and personal flair, these flags will transform into a kaleidoscope of colours, symbols, and stories, celebrating the diverse community of Newham.

Sunday 28 July

Dock Local Panel present Art in the Docks: Rock your Style!
Drop in between 12:00 and 16:00

Join artist Wego and unleash your creativity to design unique t-shirts or patches for your clothes that reflect your individuality. Bring a t-shirt with you and create an amazing stylish addition to your wardrobe! If you don't have a t-shirt to bring, don't worry - you can create patches to attach to your clothes at home!

Tuesday 30 July

Tootles + Nibs
Drop in between 12:00 - 16:00

Dive into summer with Tootles + Nibs for beach inspired craft workshops. Perfect for all ages, Sand Castle Pinwheels are a playful nod to timless sandcastle fun, sure to add a breezy charm to any summer day or the perfect topper for your sand castle creation. Or let your imagination run wild as you create a charming paper puppet, inspired by the seaside. From quirky crabs to chip-stealing seagulls, what seaside story will you want to tell?

Wednesday 31 July

Tootles + Nibs
Drop in between 12:00 - 16:00

Dive into summer with Tootles + Nibs for beach inspired craft workshops. Perfect for all ages, Sand Castle Pinwheels are a playful nod to timless sandcastle fun, sure to add a breezy charm to any summer day or the perfect topper for your sand castle creation. Or let your imagination run wild as you create a charming paper puppet, inspired by the seaside. From quirky crabs to chip-stealing seagulls, what seaside story will you want to tell?

Thursday 1 August

Hive Curates present Alisa Ruzavina - Mapping the Joys of Belonging
Drop in between 11:30 and 15:00

Join artist Alisa Ruzavina to co-create a participatory textile artwork celebrating your memories, histories and favourite places at the Royal Docks. Contribute to the creation of a local map honouring sites and exchanges that cultivate a sense of belonging in this area. Come for 20 minutes or for a few hours to depict, embroider, write, paint, sew or sketch your most cherished relationships with this land, its sites, its nature and people. Adults, families, children – all welcome! No previous artistic experience is necessary.

The Disco Shed with Count Skylarkin
17:00 - 21:00

As co-founder of The Disco Shed he has made headlining appearances at Bestival, Latitude, Leeds, Reading and The Big Chill. Over the years The Count has also rocked The Secret Garden Party, Outlook Festival (Croatia), Common People, Standon Calling, Notting Hill Carnival and countless others. An authority on reggae music particularly, he has written for several music publications, including Knowledge and NME. From compiling TDK D90s in the early 90s to touring with The Wailers, remixing for Trojan Records and performing in front of thousands at festivals all around the world, Count Skylarkin has been making people dance for the past 25 years – specialising in new and vintage reggae, rocksteady, Jamaican ska, hot swing, jump blues, dancehall, hip hop and jungle vinyl and guaranteed good times.

Friday 2 August

Tootles + Nibs
Drop in between 12:00 - 16:00

Dive into summer with Tootles + Nibs for beach inspired craft workshops. Perfect for all ages, Sand Castle Pinwheels are a playful nod to timless sandcastle fun, sure to add a breezy charm to any summer day or the perfect topper for your sand castle creation. Or let your imagination run wild as you create a charming paper puppet, inspired by the seaside. From quirky crabs to chip-stealing seagulls, what seaside story will you want to tell?