Royal Docks Originals
Compressor House Warming
Come inside, celebrate and explore this iconic building following its refurbishment (thanks to the London Borough of Newham’s Levelling Up funding). Now home to a 3D model of the Royal Docks, join us for a series of talks and discussions on the future of the area as this historic industrial landmark is reimagined as a space for creativity and community.
Join us for our Compressor House Warming events:
Compressor House Warming: Arrivals + Departures
Mon 29 Sept - Sat 4 Oct
An artwork by YARA + DAVINA that explores birth, death and the journey in between.
Compressor House Warming: Charabancs and Cadillacs
Mon 29 Sept - Sat 4 Oct
Open a magic time capsule to discover Newham’s transport history and its impact on people’s lives.
Compressor House Warming: River of Hope
Mon 29 Sept - Sat 4 Oct
A showcase of film and art inspired by reflections of the river
Compressor House Warming: Unearthing Invisible Seafaring Histories of Empire
Mon 29 Sept
An art installation and screening to commemorate 19th and 20th sailors at the Docks
Compressor House Warming: Model Talk Series
Thurs 2nd - Sat 4th Oct
Learn about the stories of the Royal Docks – past, present and future and delve into the heritage of the area, as told by the community!
Compressor Housewarming: Royal Docks Reimagined
Thurs 2nd - Sat 4th Oct
Bring your creative energy, crafty fingers and friends and family to reimagine the Royal Docks neighbourhoods, green spaces, water ways and community centres.
Compressor House Warming: The Newham Plays
Mon 29th - Fri 3rd Oct
See a series of powerful plays on film by writer and lecturer, James Kenworth.
For your visit
Food & Drink
Well Bean Cafe
Feel Good, Do Good. Well Bean Co is a community cafe and event space in the Royal Docks, East London.
Food & Drink
Yi-Ban
This Chinese restaurant occupies a floor of the London Regatta Centre overlooking the Docks, meaning diners can plane-watch over a plate of dim sum.
Places To Stay
Hampton by Hilton
A reliable, upper mid-range option just east of Connaught Bridge.
