National Park City Splash

National Park City Splash

Try kayaking, bell boating, stand-up paddleboarding, and rowing for free in the Royal Docks.

The Mayor of London is working with the National Park City Foundation, other partners and Londoners to make London the world’s first National Park City this summer. To celebrate, they are launching the National Park City Festival, where you can discover London’s amazing outdoors with free events across the city, from outdoor fitness sessions and live performances to beekeeping and open water events for the family.

London’s first multi-site outdoor swimming and paddle sports event which will take place on the closing weekend of the festival. All abilities will be welcome to try their hand at activities such as stand up paddle boarding and open water swimming, right here in the capital.

Time & date

Sat 27–Sun 28 July

Location

Various

Tickets

Free, booking required
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For your visit

Art & Culture

The Line

Sculpture trail leading from the O2 to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park via Royal Victoria Dock.

Royal Victoria Dock
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Activities

Wakeup Docklands

Wakeboarding, paddleboarding, and paddleboard yoga – for beginners and back-flippers alike.

Royal Victoria Dock
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Art & Culture

Making Space: The People’s Plan

Large-scale artwork reproducing ‘The People’s Plan for the Royal Docks,’ a 1980s community-led project to oppose the airport.

Royal Victoria Dock
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