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The opportunity to create a cultural destination like no other.

Newham Heritage Month is back with an exciting programme of events themed ‘Shops, Docks, and Factories – Newham's Urban Heritage’.

Over the past year, these local organisations have been keeping us nourished in mind and body.

Can you help the Royal Docks thrive in a post pandemic world?

Artists from Bow Arts have launched Art in the Docks, a new gallery that aims to throw the Royal Docks’ art community wide open as it taps into the area’s creative spirit.

£2.8 million to be awarded to the new project led by Projekt.

Plans are afoot to expand ExCeL London, and make its south-facing dockside a more vibrant and welcoming space for socialising and cycling alike.

Getting to know the area just became easier thanks to the Newham Youth Map. Developed by young people from the borough, the map is sharing unsung gems and taking on Google Maps – grassroots style.

With last year in the rear view mirror, we take a look at how the Royal Docks pulled together and pushed forward in this unusual time.

The Institute of Imagination team have barely touched down in their new space, but they haven’t lost a moment in inspiring children to make, create and dream big.

As The Line turns five, a new guide brings it to life in three distinct ways: as an arts experience, a nature walk, or a walking meditation.

We are delighted to announce that a series of five new benches have been unveiled across the Royal Docks.

British comedian, actor, cabaret and alternative variety figure Jonny Woo is developing a new play called Silvertown as part of his Join the Docks research and development project.

‘Ship Building’ was a Research and Development project produced by Certain Blacks in collaboration with Svalbard, supported by the Royal Docks Team as part of the Join the Docks 2020 Research and Development funding.

Fronted by Newham-born local artist, Graham Daniels, Drum & Docks is a brand-new audio-visual film which sees percussionists utilising the buildings, railings, cranes and historic landmarks around the Docks as instruments.