Beaches · London
Dock Beach
In or near City of London.
Dock Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Royal Victoria · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dock Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 51.5061°, 0.0168°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Dock Beach features the sculpture 'Bird Boy' by Laura Ford, which explores themes of vulnerability and menace through its depiction of a child in a bird costume. The sculpture is situated on a pontoon in the Royal Docks, inviting contemplation on social and political issues.
Place summary
Dock Beach is a beach located in the London region, specifically within the unparished area of Newham. It offers a unique urban waterfront environment, contrasting with traditional seaside locations. The postcode for Dock Beach is E16.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5061, 0.0168
- District
- Newham
- Parish
- Newham, unparished area
- Postcode
- E16 1AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Ham and Beckton
- Nearest railway station
- Royal Victoria — 0.3 km
- Official site
- the-line.org
Sources
- osm: w703154627 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dock Beach?
- Dock Beach is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E16 1AG), in the parish of Newham, unparished area.
- What is Dock Beach?
- Dock Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dock Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Royal Victoria, about 0.3 km away. The nearest town is City of London. Drivers can use postcode E16 1AG.
- Is Dock Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Dock Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dock Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Royal Victoria, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E16 1AG.