Yara + Davina's Pet Balloon Service
How did you decide what to name your pet? From places to locations, the process of turning a word into a name can have a fascinating tale and artist duo YARA + DAVINA want to hear them. For this joyful public artwork, they’re giving away balloon animals in the Royal Docks in exchange for stories about why people name their pets.
Locations:
- 16 October – Royal Victoria Dock (close to Oiler Bar E16 1AG)
- 23 October – Thames Barrier Park E16 2HP
- 30 October – Royal Docks Originals Family Weekender at RAW Labs (close to Well Bean Café E16 2GU)
Suitable for all ages.
For your visit
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.
New Arrival
Food & Drink
Little Hudson Cafe
Little Hudson Cafe is an independent cafe open in Royal Wharf serving homemade brunch.
Outdoors
Royal Victoria Gardens
These 19th-century pleasure gardens are still a delightful place to watch the river go by.
