Free to Do

Having fun doesn’t have to cost a fortune, there are a whole host of venues and events that are free to join in. Across the different stops on the DLR are a range of free events, exhibitions, sights and activities. Take the kids to Mudchute Park and Farm or unlock the history of the Docklands area with a visit to the Museum of London Docklands.

Arc in the Park

Visit the free and exciting natural adventure playground funded by the Big Lottery Fund. The playground is full of play equipment made of wood including: treehouses, swings, rope bridges leading to a ...

Nearest Station: Canning Town

Beckton District Park

Visit a lovely spacious park with various created habitats including: a lake, a pond and extensive areas of native flora. The park is also home to a woodland walk and a summer wildflower meadow.

Nearest Station: Royal Albert

Canada Square Park

Visit two acres of garden above the Canada Place retail area. The steps leading into park are adorned with bronze planters courtesy of Tatiana Orloff. Flowers in the planters are changed every season ...

Nearest Station: Canary Wharf

Canary Riverside

One of the best kept secrets in London is the walk from Canary Riverside (at Westferry DLR), towards Tower Bridge (by Tower Gateway DLR). There are stunning river views and if you time it just right,...

Nearest Station: Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf Parks

Canary Wharf offers a selection of open spaces and beautiful parks. Check out Canada Square Park, Westferry Circus, Cabot Square and Jubilee Park.

Nearest Station: Canary Wharf

Cutty Sark

Board the last surviving sea clipper the ‘Cutty Sark’ and learn about life at sea above and below deck, as well as on its tea and wool routes between China, Australia and Britain.

Nearest Station: Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark Gardens

Dominated by the majestic tea clipper the ‘Cutty Sark’, the Cutty Sark Gardens are a wide open space overlooking the River Thames and Docklands.

Nearest Station: Cutty Sark

Docks in wartime

Hear about the drama and devastation of the docks during wartime. Discover the impact of the Blitz and 'Black Saturday' and learn how the docks helped prepare for the D-Day landings.

Nearest Station: West India Quay

English Serenades

The Kantanti Ensemble returns to St Alfege for an evening of English serenades. Young professional musicians join forces with international soloists to perform music by Elgar, Finzi and Britten, featu...

Nearest Station: Cutty Sark

Glamis Adventure

Glamis Adventure Playground is a small, but highly respected Adventure Playground, based in the Shadwell area of East London.

Nearest Station: Shadwell

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