Adding blue spaces to Newham's green spaces provides double the area of natural resources, and perhaps one of the more environmentally friendly large leisure areas London can provide. Newham's Thames Barrier Park, London's newest public park, is home to sailing clubs, canoeing clubs, watersports clubs, and a manufactured tropical island. Nearby Royal Victoria Dock offers fabulous restaurants, amazing scenery and urban geography plus and an airport! While the Docks were finally closed for shipping in 1981, the area now buzzes with business and social activity. This along with the heritage associated with what was once the busiest port in the world makes it a thriving area for work and leisure.

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• Thames Barrier Park:

  A piece of tranquillity in the heart of the city, Thames Barrier Park boasts 22 acres of greenspace. Visit the Green Dock sunken garden with its wave-form yew hedges or simply sit and take in the peaceful water views of the river Thames against the splendour of the Thames Barrier. The Pavilion coffee shop serves a variety of coffees, pastries and confectionery.

• London City Airport:

  Amsterdam, Milan and Paris are just three of the destinations offered from this conveniently located airport - just 10 miles from the West End.

• North Woolwich Old Station Museum:

  Step back in time to the glorious age of steam with this historical gem. Crammed with memorabilia, fascinating exhibits, steam engines and carriages, the museum has something to keep the whole family entertained.

• Royal Victoria Dock Watersports Centre :

  Try your hand at sailing, canoeing, raft building and more at this dedicated watersports centre. All abilities are catered for.

• ExCeL :

  The largest exhibition and conference venue in London, ExCeL plays host to some of the countries most prestigious events including The British International Motor Show, The London Triathlon and the London Boat Show.

• Brick Lane Music Hall:

  Don't be fooled by the name, Brick Lane Music Hall found a new home in Silvertown in 2003. A riot of old time music and comedy, matinee performances include afternoon tea and evening shows are served up with a full three-course meal followed by dancing.

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• Newham 2012 Olympic Games:

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