local facilities
There is lots to see and do in the Royal Docks whether you are an active watersports enthusiast or prefer a more leisurely visit to a museum or an exhibition at ExCeL London.
Watersports
Health and Fitness Clubs
Horseriding
Libraries
Museums
Theatres
Cinemas
WATERSPORTS
GALLIONS POINT MARINA
Gate 14 Royal Docks, Woolwich Manor Way, London E16 2NJ
Telephone: 020 7476 7054
www.gallionspointmarina.co.uk
Offers a great starting point for local and extended cruising for beginners and experienced yachtmen.
ROYAL VICTORIA DOCK WATERSPORTS CENTRE
Tidal Basin Road, London E16 1AD
Telephone: 020 8430 2484 Fax: 020 7473 3555
The centre provides opportunities for people of all abilities to participate safely in a variety of waterbased activities including sailing, canoeing/kayaking, bellboating, traditional rowing, powerboating and raft building.
LONDON REGATTA CENTRE
Dockside Road, London E16 2QD
Telephone: 020 7511 6622
www.london-regatta-centre.org.uk
The London Regatta Centre (owned by the Royal Albert Dock Trust) provides access to a full 2000 metre, seven racing-lane rowing course.
PETER CHILVERS WINDSURFING
Gate 5, Tidal Basin Road, London E16 1AF
Telephone: 020 7474 2000
Peter Chilvers Windsurfing Centre specialises in teaching complete beginners. Located in the Royal Victoria Dock, it provides a fun day out for all the family.
JETSKI
Funcraft (UK) Ltd, Tereza Joanne, Gate 14, King George V Dock, Woolwich Manor Road, London E16 2NJ
Telephone: 020 7511 5000
www.tereza-joanna.com
A members-only club for Jet-skiing. There is a public viewing area and the clubhouse is aboard the Tereza Joanne, which holds up to 200 people and is available for private hire.
HORSERIDING
NEWHAM RIDING SCHOOL AND ASSOCIATION
Docklands Equestrian Centre, 2 Claps Gate Lane, London E16 6JF
Telephone: 020 7511 3917
Specialises in riding for disabled, either joining the public rides or special disabled people rides. The Centre offers class sessions; horse and pony riding in a covered area; lunge lessons, pony club membership; stable management instruction; private tuition available.
Open Monday-Thursday 4.30pm-8.30pm; Saturday and Sunday 9.00am-1.00pm.
HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUBS
THE CONNAUGHT HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB
London Regatta Centre, Dockside Road, London E16 2QT
Telephone: 020 7511 2211
The Connaught Health and Fitness Centre is attached to the London Regatta Centre. Facilities include a state-of-the-art gymnasium, sauna, exercise classes, therapy room. bar and restaurant.
THE QUAD HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB
Crowne Plaza Hotel London Docklands, Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1AL
Telephone: 0870 990 9692 Fax: 0870 990 9693
www.thequadclub.com
The Quad Health and Fitness Club is located within the Crown Plaza Hotel London Docklands. The club offers the latest in gym equipment technology with a fully air conditioned arena with stunning views over the Royal Victoria Dock. The club also boasts a 14m x 6m pool, along with sauna, steam room and spa bath.
LIBRARIES
BECKTON GLOBE LIBRARY
1 Kingsford Way, London E6 5JQ
Telephone: 020 8430 4063.
Opening Hours:
Monday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Tuesday 1.00pm - 8.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday 9.30am - 8.00pm
Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm
CANNING TOWN LIBRARY
Barking Road, Canning Town, London E16 4HQ
Telephone: 020 7476 2696 Fax: 020 7511 8693
Opening Hours:
Monday 9.30am-5.30pm
Tuesday 9.30am-5.30pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 1.00-8.00pm
Friday 9.30am-5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm
Sunday Closed
CUSTOM HOUSE LIBRARY
Prince Regent Lane, Custom House, London E16 3JJ
Telephone: 020 7476 1565
Opening Hours:
Monday 9.30am-5.30pm
Tuesday 9.30am-5.30pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 1.00-8.00pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm
Sunday Closed
NORTH WOOLWICH LIBRARY
5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich, London E16 2LJ
Telephone: 020 8430 5900
Opening Hours:
Monday 9.30am-5.30pm
Tuesday 9.30am-5.30pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 1pm-8pm
Friday 9.30am-5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm
Sunday Closed
MUSEUMS
NORTH WOOLWICH OLD STATION MUSEUM
Pier Road, North Woolwich, London E16 2JJ
Telephone: 0207 474 7244
North Woolwich Old Station Museum is a family-friendly museum with lots of hands-on activities for youngsters, Admire carriages, locomotives, a 1920s ticket office and a wealth of other railway and local history related exhibits.
The museum is open from January to November, Saturday and Sunday 1.00pm to 5.00pm. Admission free.
OTHER MUSEUMS NEARBY...
THE MUSEUM IN DOCKLANDS
Warehouse 1, West India Quay, London E14 4AL
Telephone: 0870 444 3851
www.museumindocklands.org.uk
The museum is housed in an 18th century Georgian warehouse which was used for the storage of rum. molasses and sugar. Visit the museum to discover the hidden secrets of the docks and hear voices from the past.
Opening times Monday to Sunday 10.00am to 6.00pm, closed 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
THEATRES
BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL
443, North Woolwich Road, Silvertown, London E16 2DA
Telephone: 020 7511 6655
www.bricklanemusichall.co.uk
The country's last traditional music hall, bringing a taste of the old East End into the 21st century.
OTHER THEATRES NEARBY...
THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST
Gerry Raffles Square, Stratford. London E15 1BN
Telephone: 020 8534 0310
www.stratfordeast.com
The theatre became world famous in the 50s and 60s as the home of the Theatre Workshop Company under the direction of Joan Littlewood. This tradition of adventurous and occasionally controversial work is maintained today.
STRATFORD CIRCUS
Theatre Square, Stratford, London E15 1BX
Telephone: 020 8279 1000
Stratford Circus is a centre for the performing arts. Three spaces host a variety of events including dance, music, theatre, comedy nights, story-telling sessions and youth showcases. Classes and workshops are available for all ages.
THE SPACE ARTS CENTRE
269 West Ferry Road, London E14 3RS
Telephone: 020 7515 7799
Located within a restored 19th century Presbyterian Chapel, The Space is a performing arts venue providing a platform for music, dance, theatre, film, cabaret and poetry, as well as being a daytime resource for educational projects, art exhibitions and community use.
Monday nights play host to Free Jazz Jam, which has been running for five years. Wednesdays to Fridays are theatre, cabaret or bands nights, featuring the up and coming artists from London's underground scene, as well as some surprisingly well known names. There are many more regular events, plus guest and touring exhibitions.
CINEMAS
SHOWCASE CINEMA NEWHAM
Jenkins Lane, off Royal Docks Road, IG11 0AD
Telephone: 020 8591 4141
www.showcasecinemas.co.uk
Multi-screen cinema located near the A13 junction with the A406, showing a wide variety of films.