Location
What’s on
Discover the latest exciting events around Canning Town and the borough of Newham.
Local area
From music lovers to history enthusiasts, Canning Town is brimming with an eclectic range of attractions to explore. The Museum of London Docklands provides a fascinating insight into the tales of London, perfect for the culturally minded, whilst Fold is a new institution for the arts with a state-of-the-art performance space and a roster of live music. There’s even something for water sports fans with WakeUp Docklands located in Royal Victoria Dock, which is London’s inner city water-sports oasis offering wakeboarding and paddle boarding lessons.
The Royal Docks is also a must visit for foodies, and in addition to hosting a calendar of exciting events throughout the year, it is home to a diverse selection of bars and restaurants, from the likes of Nakhon Thai, which offers the finest authentic Thai flavours, to Land’s End restaurant for an indulgent super yacht dining experience with modern European fare.
Trinity Buoy Wharf
Trinity Buoy Wharf a 10 minute walk from Canning Town Underground Station. Home to London’s only Lighthouse, a vibrant creative community, a sculpture park, event venues including food and drink with cool outdoor spaces and views of the River Thames. You can also pick up the Uber boat by Thames Clippers here, with 24 pier stops along the River Thames connecting East to West London, it is just 8 stops to London Bridge City Pier.
Hackney Wick
Hackney Wick is home to artist studios in former industrial spaces, quirky cafes, and creative eateries, with craft breweries and bars along the River Lea Navigation canal, just 5 stops from Canning Town to Stratford on the DLR then 9 mins walk*.
*All journey times are approximate, based on travel at peak times and subject to change from time to time. Source: tfl.gov.uk May 2023 Cycle and walking times as estimated by Google Maps.
