Royal Docks Spring Festival
This month-long series of events celebrates biodiversity across the Royal Docks, and gives green spaces a helping hand.
Sow, Grow & Create
Tues 9 April at St John's Community Garden
Gardening 11am-1pm, followed by a bring-your-own picnic on the green from 2-2:30pm.
Biodiversity Celebration
Wed 10 April 10.30am-3.30pm at St John’s Green
Family Fun Day - Sow, Grow and Play
Sat 13 April 12-4pm at Pier Parade
Community Gardening and Easter Egg Hunt
Wed 17 April 11am-4pm at ASTA Community Hub
Earth Day & St George's Day Biodiversity Celebration
Tues 23 April 10.30am-3pm at RDLAC
Green Crafts
Sat 4 May 1-5pm at Craftory
Community Garden Clear Up
Sat 4 May 11am-1pm at Britannia Village
Events are funded by a grant from London City Airport. For more information contact Beckton and Royal Docks Community Neighbourhood on 020 3373 0853 or contact RDLAC 020 74761666.
Photos: Sam Bush
For your visit
Food & Drink
Airline Cafe
No one complains about all-day breakfast for under a fiver. Right next to the ExCeL, this cafe-diner opens early to late.
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee
Just off the walkway linking Custom House DLR with the ExCeL, this branch is a favourite quiet spot for students.
Activities
NASSA Sport
Community basketball club for 8 to 18 year-olds from Newham, in partnership with UEL.
