Bring the family to the Docklands this summer - there’s so much to do and much of it is free!

We love our home in the Docklands and we’re so excited to share some of our favourite activities to do with kids this summer in our local area. There’s so much to do around here!

Here are just a few activities that you can enjoy with the family.

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5 fun activities for families this summer in the Docklands

1. Fly over the Thames Enjoy London from the sky in a cable car that flies 90m above the River Thames between the Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks. It’s accessible for buggies, wheelchair users, and for cyclists. What can you spot from high in the sky?

2. The Line - Sculpture Trail FREE East London’s public art trail runs between the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the O2, following the waterways and the Meridien line. There’s art and sculptures on display so lots to see and explore, and the majority of the walk is accessible.

3. Pirates - Wapping FREE The Docklands were once a key London port, so that means ships and pirates! See if you can find two pirate shops and Execution Dock, where pirates were hanged and in the worst cases, tarred and feathered for all to see. Captain Kidd died here and his body displayed for 3 years as a warning to other pirates - yuk! Maybe dress up as a pirate and enjoy exploring the waterways and secret places.

4. Surrey Docks Farm - FREE (but donations welcomed) A working city farm where you can learn about farming, food production and the natural environment. Open from 10am-4pm every day and the site is accessible. Access the main farm site through the Thames path gates, head towards the goat yard and follow the path on a one-way route circling our fields, taking in all the animals. No advance booking is required and well-behaved dogs on leads welcome.

5. Museum of Docklands - West India Quay FREE Situated in an old Dockland’s warehouse, this museum showcases the rich history of the area through interactive exhibits where children can dress up and pretend they’ve gone back in time. There’s so much to see in this museum that you’ll want to revisit again and again!

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There’s so much to see you may want to turn your visit into a mini-break. We offer rooms at the Fox Connaught, a traditional tavern in the heart of the Docklands. Why not check out our website and book? Especially as we have a super free carpark for use by all our residents.

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See you soon!

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