About Royal Docks
Royal Docks is one of London’s most important waterfront regeneration areas, located in Newham around Royal Victoria Dock, Royal Albert Dock and King George V Dock. Once part of the largest enclosed dock system in the world, the area has been transformed into a modern district for events, business, education, transport, housing and leisure. The area is home to ExCeL London, a major international exhibition and conference venue that attracts visitors from around the world. London City Airport gives the Royal Docks a strong business-travel identity, while the University of East London adds education and student life. The waterfront offers wide open views, walking routes, hotels, cafés, restaurants and public spaces. Transport is provided by the DLR, Elizabeth line at Custom House, buses, cable car and airport connections. This makes the area highly accessible from Canary Wharf, Stratford, central London and international destinations. Royal Docks has a modern, spacious and ambitious character. It is less dense than central London, with large waterside landscapes and significant development potential. For visitors, it is ideal for exhibitions, events, waterside walks, aviation access and exploring London’s docklands transformation.