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

Food & Drink

Heroica Lounge

It's a bus, it's an Italian restaurant; you decide whether to order pizza or pretend to drive.

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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Food & Drink

London’s Kitchen Café

Located on the ground floor of City Hall, London’s Kitchen Café is open to everyone, not just staff. It’s a great place to dine, enjoy a coffee and take in the stunning views of Royal Victoria Dock.

Royal Victoria Dock
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