Royal Victoria Dock Bridge, London

Name: Royal Victoria Dock Bridge
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2058 among attractions in London

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The Royal Victoria Dock Bridge is a signature high-level footbridge crossing the Royal Victoria Dock in the Docklands area of east London designed by London-based architects and designers Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands. The bridge provides a direct link from Eastern Quay and Britannia Village, a residential development to the south of the dock, to the ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Custom House station, both situated to the north of the dock. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1998 (26 years ago)Length: 418 ftCoordinates: 51°30'23"N, 0°1'34"E

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Newham (Royal Docks)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Royal Victoria Dock Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The O2, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Square, A Slice of Reality.

1 miW
Riverside arena hosting music and sports
The O2, London
26 min walk • The O2 Arena, commonly known as simply The O2 is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the centre of The O2 entertainment complex on the Greenwich Peninsula in southeast London. It opened in its present form in 2007.
~930 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport
ExCeL London, London
5 min walk • ExCeL London is an exhibition and international convention centre in the Royal Docks area of Newham, East London. Its 100-acre site is on the northern quay of the Royal Victoria Dock in London Docklands, between Canary Wharf and London City Airport.
~690 ftNW
Park
Royal Victoria Square, London
4 min walk • Royal Victoria Square is a square adjoining the ExCel Exhibition Centre in Royal Victoria Dock in the Docklands area of East London. It was designed by Patel Taylor Architects and engineered by Aspen Burrow Crocker.
1.1 miW
Monuments and statues
A Slice of Reality, London
30 min walk • A Slice of Reality is a work of modern art by Richard Wilson sitting by the Millennium Dome on the north-western bank of the Greenwich Peninsula. It consists of a 9-metre sliced vertical section through the former 800-ton 60-metre sand dredger Arco Trent and exposes portions of the former living quarters of the vessel to the elements.
0.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Rafting
London Regatta Centre, London
17 min walk • The London Regatta Centre is a rowing and dragon boat racing centre located in the Docklands area in the East End of London. It is built at the west end on the northern quayside of the historic Royal Albert Dock directly opposite London City Airport.
0.8 miW
Vernacular architecture, Piers and boardwalks, Lighthouse
Trinity Buoy Wharf, London
20 min walk • Trinity Buoy Wharf is the site of a lighthouse, by the confluence of the River Thames and Bow Creek on the Leamouth Peninsula, Poplar. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The lighthouse no longer functions, but is the home of various art projects such as Longplayer. It is sometimes known as Bow Creek Lighthouse.
0.5 miSE
Park
Thames Barrier Park, London
14 min walk • The Thames Barrier Park is a 7-hectare park in Silvertown in the London Borough of Newham and is named after its location on the north side of the River Thames next to the Thames Barrier.
1 miW
Park
Bow Creek Ecology Park, London
27 min walk • Bow Creek Ecology Park is a small open space along Bow Creek tidal estuary of the River Lea in Canning Town in Newham, in east London. It is operated by the regional Lee Valley Park system.
0.5 miS
Park
Royal Wharf, London
12 min walk • Royal Wharf, on the former site of Minoco Wharf on the north bank of the River Thames, is a residential and commercial development in Newham, London located near the Thames Barrier, west of Thames Barrier Park, and close to both West Silvertown and Pontoon Dock DLR stations.
1 miNE
Park
Beckton District Park, London
27 min walk • Beckton District Park is a public park in Beckton in the London Borough of Newham. Together with King George V Park, it forms Beckton District Park and Newham City Farm, a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II.
0.5 miS
Memorial
Silvertown War Memorial, London
13 min walk • Silvertown War Memorial, also known as Silvertown Explosion Memorial, is a war memorial in Silvertown, in East London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Victoria Dock Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Royal Victoria Square, London (4 min walk), Silvertown Quays, London (10 min walk), Royal Wharf, London (12 min walk), Silvertown War Memorial, London (13 min walk).

How to get to Royal Victoria Dock Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Victoria Dock Bridge:

Light rail

Custom House for ExCel Platform 4 • Lines: Tg-B (6 min walk)
West Silvertown Platform 1 • Lines: B-Wa, Si-Wa (8 min walk)

Bus

West Silvertown Station • Lines: 474 (7 min walk)
Prince Regent Bus Station (12 min walk)

Ferry

Royal Wharf • Lines: Rb1, Rb5 (16 min walk)
North Greenwich Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb5 (20 min walk)

Metro

Canning Town • Lines: Jubilee (24 min walk)
North Greenwich • Lines: Jubilee (26 min walk)

Train

Canning Town (24 min walk)