London area of E16 guide

What to do and where to stay in London's E16 neighbourhood

The Docklands underwent major redevelopment from the 1980s but nearby Custom House and Canning Town have not benefitted from the effects, remaining one of the most deprived areas in the UK. Regeneration has tended to focus on the industrialised area south of two of the Royal Docks, which are still accessible to ships but are largely used for water sports nowadays. Attention has been directed here too by two huge developments in the last 25 years: the Thames Barrier and London City Airport. In 2000 Royal Victoria Dock received another coup with ExCel appearing on its shores to host a whole range of exciting events and exhibitions including the annual London Boat Show, which sees vessels mooring up along the water. There a few modern hotels ideally positioned for accessing the airport and exhibition centre in this part of town.

See our recommended nearby E16 Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Leisure, and Meeting Venues.

Holiday Inn Express London Excel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
1018 Dockside Road, E162FQ
The Holiday Inn Express London - ExCeL offers simple, affordable accommodation that's ideally located if you're attending an exhibition or event at the exhibition centre. It's ... More

 

 

Crowne Plaza London Docklands
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Western Gateway, E16
The Crowne Plaza Docklands is the main hotel for the giant ExCel Centre. It's a great place to stay if you're visiting a conference or exhibition, ... More

 

 

Good Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Royal Victoria Dock, E161FA
Providing work for those who have previously struggled, the Good Hotel has earned its name. The striking hotel, which can be found floating at the historic ... More

 

 

Hotels in E16

 

Brick Lane Music Hall
London > Entertainment > Theatres
443 North Woolwich Road, E16, London E16
One of London's last surviving traditional music halls.... More

 

 

Entertainment in E16

 

London Pleasure Gardens
London > Attractions > Sights
Royal Victoria Docks, E16, London E16
(Unfortunately the London Pleasure Gardens have been put into administration and all future events there have subsequently been cancelled.)Due to open on the Diamond Jubilee weekend, ... More

 

 

London Docklands
London > Attractions > Sights
Canary Wharf, E16, London E16
Formerly part of the Port of London, at one time the world's largest port, London Docklands is the name of the stretch of water between Southwark ... More

 

 

Newham City Farm
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Stansfeld Road, Beckton, E16, London E6
Opened in 1977, Newham City Farm is one of London's longest established, as well as one of its largest, city farms. Home to an extensive range ... More

 

 

Sights and Attractions in E16

 

Shopping in E16

 

Yi-Ban
London > Restaurants > Chinese restaurants
London Regatta Centre, Dockside Road, E16, London E16
Lost in the bleak and beautiful wasteland of the Docklands business parks - a super-modern expanse of smooth concrete and still water - this restaurant ... More

 

 

Sunborn London
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
Royal Victoria Dock, E16, London E16
A unique floating hotel permanently moored at the Victoria Docks, Sunborn London presents elegant international cuisine at its luxurious Land's End restaurant and bar. Paying tribute ... More

 

 

Restaurants in E16

 

Pubs in E16

 

Thames Barrier Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Barrier Point Road, off Woolwich Road, E16, London E16
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Leisure in E16

 

ExCeL London
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Victoria Dock, E16, London E16
A stunning architectural achievement, gigantic amounts of floor space accompanied by shops, bars and hotels, London’s purpose built exhibition centre, opened in 2000, is an exciting ... More

 

 

Premier Inn London Docklands (ExCel)
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Victoria Dock, E16, London E16
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Meeting Venues in E16