Let's Walk & Learn - Docklands Walk

Let's Walk & Learn - Docklands Walk

Our free Let's Walk & Learn walks will be looking at the history of the Docklands in relation to the transatlantic slave trade.

By Canal & River Trust - London & South East

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Sat, 1 Jun 2024 14:00 - 15:30 GMT+1

Location

Entrance to Museum London Docklands (what3words ///spot.oval.lives)

No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay Hertsmere Road London E14 4AL United Kingdom

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Why not come along, be outside, meet new people and discover some of the history of the Docklands. Our walks are free, fun and friendly.

Let's Walk & Learn - Docklands Walk

Saturday 1st June 2024 : 14.00 - 15.30

The Walks

The walks, run by Canal & River Trust, will be led by walk leaders who are also full of interesting information about the local area. The short circular walk will start and finish at the Entrance to Museum London Docklands, No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We will be looking at the history including how it's related to the transatlantic slave trade.

The Let's Walk & Learn walks cover a short distance with stops at various points along the walk where the walk leader will share information related to the Docklands including the transatlantic slave trade. Toilets are available at the beginning and end of the walk in the Museum of London Docklands. We also encourage you to look around and visit the free exhibitions.


What you need

As this is a short walk please just wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket if raining.


How do I take part?

Please book one free place per person.


Cancellations

Walk ins will not be accepted. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or please get in touch with us to allow another person(s) a chance to take part.


Donate to Let’s Activity!

The Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Activity campaign is free to attend as part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water by learning to paddle. You can now support the work our teams do with children and families and make a donation on our website here.

This walk is free to attend however if you are in the position to be able to donate a suggested £3 please do so by clicking on the Give Star link here.

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