The Royal Docks is a place of immense scale, home to six distinct waterside neighbourhoods and communities.
The Royal Docks is best explored one neighbourhood at a time. Each has its own identity, shaped by its history, communities and relationship with the water.
From established residential neighbourhoods and historic industrial areas to new waterfront districts taking shape, there’s a huge amount to discover – and much more to come.
Read on to explore the places, people and businesses that give each neighbourhood its character, and discover how they are changing as new homes, public spaces, connections and destinations take shape.
Royal Albert Dock and Albert Island is a large and dynamic area set along the north and east side of Royal Albert Dock. It is home to major institutions including the University of East London, London Design and Engineering University Technical College, Newham Council’s main offices and the recently opened Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability.
North Woolwich is a part residential, part industrial neighbourhood which sits between the river Thames and Royal Albert Dock. The area is rich and diverse and retains an industrial character intertwined with the history of the Royal Docks, with the large Tate & Lyle refinery dominating the landscape.
The Royal Docks brings together people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds – from long-established communities to those making the area their home for the first time. The people who live, work, create and build businesses here give its neighbourhoods their distinctive character – and are helping shape their future.
Meet the Dockers celebrates their stories, showcasing local talent, enterprise and community spirit, and the people who bring the Royal Docks to life.
