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30 things to do via the Docklands Light Railway

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30 things to do using the DLR To celebrate our thirtieth anniversary, here are our recommendations of things to do and see in and around East London. Have fun, and remember to tweet your pictures @londondlr #DLR30

Canary Wharf

Discover Canary Wharf Canary Wharf C6

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Canary Wharf isn’t just offices and shops. Discover music, film, theatre, dance and more, alongside one of the UK’s largest collections of public art.

Crossrail Place Canary Wharf C6

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Visit the amazing roof garden and sample the restaurants, shops and cinema at Crossrail Place ahead of the start of Elizabeth line services in December 2018.

Docklands and Maritime History

National Maritime Museum, The Queen’s House and Greenwich Park

Cutty Sark (for Maritime Greenwich) C9

visitgreenwich.org.uk

See some of the best of London for FREE. Enjoy the views from Greenwich Park, The Queen’s House and one of the world’s largest maritime museums.

Trinity Buoy Wharf East India B6 (10 min walk – follow the signs)

trinitybuoywharf.com

A hidden gem with a fascinating history and unique riverside location. Visit London’s only lighthouse and the centre for the arts and creative industries.

Historic Shadwell and Limehouse Tower Gateway B1 , Shadwell B2 or Limehouse B3

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Discover London’s original docks, fabulous river views and streets packed with history.

Museum of London Docklands West India Quay C5 (5 minutes walk)

museumoflondon.org.uk/museum-london-docklands

Uncover the history of London’s River Thames and the growth of Docklands through fantastic exhibitions and summer events at the museum.

Explore the outdoors

Thames Barrier Park Pontoon Dock B8

Postcode: E16 2HP

With stunning views of the river and Thames Barrier, this landscaped park is perfect for games, whilst the café provides the opportunity for refreshments.

Jubilee Greenway Woolwich Arsenal B10 and Cutty Sark

(for Maritime Greenwich) C9

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Take the Woolwich Foot Tunnel to Greenwich route as part of the 60km walk commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 year reign.

Lee Valley Regional Park Limehouse B3 , Canning Town B6 or

Pudding Mill Lane B3

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Explore the Lee Valley Park from the DLR – try Limehouse Cut canal towpath and discover Limehouse Basin, Bow Creek Ecology Park and Three Mills Island.

Thames Path Island Gardens C8 , Cutty Sark (for Maritime

Greenwich) C9 or Tower Gateway B1

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Discover the Thames Path, a National Trail footpath along 180 miles of the river. Explore the North and South Bank walks, easy to reach from DLR stations.

Food and drink

Billingsgate Fish Market Poplar B5 , Canary Wharf C6 or Blackwall B5

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Start your day in Docklands with an early visit to Billingsgate Market. Grab your breakfast at the market cafes and be finished by 8am. Age 12+ in the market.

Meantime Brewery Tours Cutty Sark (for Maritime Greenwich) C9

(for the Thames Path or bus 188 to Tunnel Avenue)

meantimebrewing.com

Take a tour of this award winning craft brewery, a 25 minute walk along the Thames Path passing the historic Old Royal Naval College and Riverside pubs.

Street Food Markets West India Quay C5 , Lewisham C10 or

Tower Gateway B1

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Check out St. Katharine Docks World Food Market; Lewisham Model Market; or Canary Wharf’s Giant Robot and Kerb on the Quay.

Music and Theatre

Theatre Royal Stratford East Stratford A2

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‘A People’s Theatre’ at the heart of the community in East London for more than 130 years. Music, comedy, drama, Theatre Royal has it all.

Wilton’s Music Hall Tower Gateway B1 or Shadwell B2

wiltons.org.uk

A hidden gem in the heart of London and the oldest grand music hall in the world has a programme of live music, productions and community activities.

Get active

Try a Cycle Superhighway Westferry B4

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At Westferry DLR, collect a Santander Cycle and follow Superhighway CS3 along pleasant roads back to Tower Gateway.

Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre Crossharbour C7 or Mudchute C8

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What’s your watersport? Try out sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, windsurfing, dragon boating and more. Activities for all ages.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Pudding Mill Lane B3 , Stratford A2 or

Stratford International A2

queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk

Experience the sports facilities for yourself, explore the park and waterways, discover a fabulous kids’ play area and the Arcelor Mittal Slide.

Poplar Baths Leisure Centre All Saints B5

better.org.uk/poplar

Fancy a swim? After 30 years of closure, this listed building has been restored to its former glory, with an Art Deco lobby, sports hall and cafe.

Family days out

Tower Bridge and the Tower of London Tower Gateway B1

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Step inside Tower Bridge and see it lift, or explore The Tower of London, the royal castle steeped in history. And maybe catch a River Boat from Tower Pier too.

Fly a kite on Blackheath Lewisham C10 (then bus route 380 or a 20 minute

walk via Lewisham Hill)

visitgreenwich.org.uk/blackheath

Enjoy the spectacle of kites, or better still, join in. Watch from the local cafes and pubs or just take a picnic. Look out for summer festivals, funfairs and the November fireworks display.

The Crystal Royal Victoria A7

thecrystal.org

Experience one of the most sustainable buildings in the world and the largest Future of Cities exhibition. Free for under 18s and students or if you live in Newham Borough.

Mudchute Park and Farm Crossharbour C7

mudchute.org

More free London. Enjoy this community charity with a working farm, stables and lots of activities set in 32 acres of countryside in the heart of East London.

Newham City Farm Prince Regent A8 or Royal Albert A9

newham.gov.uk/farm

Discover one of London’s largest and longest established city farms, home to a large collection of farmyard favourites alongside some less familiar animals and birds.

A day at the Urban Beach Royal Victoria A7

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This summer, sit back and relax on London’s Urban Beach and watch the wakeboarders or join in. Beach open July-August; watersports April-November.

ExCeL London Prince Regent A8 or Royal Victoria A7

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ExCeL hosts great events including Comic Con, Grand Designs, the Boat Show and Brick Live so check out the events calendar to find the one for you.

Cutty Sark and the Royal Observatory Cutty Sark (for Maritime Greenwich) C9

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Discover the Cutty Sark, the fastest and greatest ship of her time. And visit the Royal Observatory too, where East meets West on the Prime Meridian.

Emirates Air Line and North Greenwich Peninsula Royal Victoria A7

emiratesairline.co.uk

Take the Emirates Air Line from Royal Victoria and explore the Peninsula including the O2, Emirates Aviation Experience and Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park.

MBNA Thames Clippers Tower Gateway B1 , Cutty Sark (for

Maritime Greenwich) C9 , Woolwich Arsenal B10 or Canary Wharf C6

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See Docklands from the Thames on an exhilarating high-speed catamaran ride. Hop on and off at piers near these stations.

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