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, Pubs, Leisure, and Meeting Venues.

Aloft London ExCeL
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
Royal Victoria Dock 1 Western Gateway, E16
A fresh, fun alternative to stay and play awaits you at Aloft London Excel. Aloft is the only hotel in ExCeL London (directly connected to the ... More

 

 

Novotel London Excel Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Western Gateway, E16
There's not much point in staying in the Docklands if you're not right on the waterfront, and this spotless Novotel offers some stunning views from its ... 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

 

 

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

 

 

Royal Victoria Dock
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Connaught Road, E16, London E16
A beneficiary of the Docklands regeneration scheme, Royal Victoria Dock offers panoramic views over the water with the modern structures and the ExCel London Exhibition Centre ... More

 

 

Sights and Attractions in E16

 

Shopping 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 Exhibition Centre
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