On the Waterfront: Love Open Water
Take the plunge with open water swimming
If you’ve ever been tempted to try open water swimming, now’s your chance to dive in. The Royal Docks is one of London’s prime spots.
Before your first swim, you’ll need to become a NOWCA member and complete a cold water induction course with Love Open Water.
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Important safety information: The Royal Docks are a working water environment and are not open for general, public swimming. The dock waters are deep and can present significant hazards. Please only enter the water as part of an authorised activity operated by a licensed provider and follow all safety instructions.
For your visit
New Arrival
Business
Expressway London
Expressway is a community of almost 200 thriving businesses facing onto Royal Victoria Dock. Recognised as a place where creative enterprises, SMEs and start ups can flourish, no two of their businesses are alike but all are like minded.
Food & Drink
Heroica Lounge
It's a bus, it's an Italian restaurant; you decide whether to order pizza or pretend to drive.
Food & Drink
Nani Café
Beans on toast, paninis, and other homely lunch options at equally homely prices.
