Beckton
Things to do in Beckton, Greater London
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Beckton is fundamentally a place to eat. The restaurants here run through global cuisines with real depth—German Doner Kebab and Wingstop both hold 4.5-star ratings from thousands of reviews; Lituanica UK Ltd Restaurant scores 4.4 from over 3,300 reviews. There's everything from fast chicken to dessert cafés, international street food to established chains. If you're serious about food, you could spend an evening working through what's on offer.
Beyond eating, there are two things to do. Cookies Island—rated 3.5 from 648 reviews—and the Docklands Equestrian Centre, which scores 3.8 from 126 reviews, offer different ways to spend an hour or two. Neither is a major draw on its own, but together they give you something to structure a visit around if you're in the area.
Beckton itself is not set up as a destination for overnight stays. If you're planning to base yourself somewhere, you'll need to look at surrounding areas. But if you're passing through or working nearby, the restaurants alone make it worth knowing where to go when you're hungry.
Where to stay in Beckton
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Premier Inn London Beckton
1 Woolwich Manor Way, London
Travelodge London Beckton
Segro Park Newham, London
Premier Inn London Barking
Highbridge Road, Barking
ibis budget London Barking
Highbridge Road, Barking
ibis London Barking
Highbridge Road, Barking
Holiday Inn Express London Excel
1018 Dockside Road, London
London City Airport Hotel
74 Albert Road North Woolwich, London
Travelodge London Excel
1016 Dockside Road, London
Things to Do in Beckton(2)
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Where to Eat in Beckton(18)
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Attractions Near Beckton
All attractions in Beckton →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Beckton.
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Caloroso Soft Play and Parties
London · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Flip Out E6 London
London · ⭐ 4.2
2 mi
Thamesmere Leisure Centre
London · ⭐ 4.0
FAME*FACTORY
London · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Thames Barrier Park
London · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Uber Boat by Thames Clipper
London · ⭐ 4.3
2 mi
Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre
Woolwich · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Splash Park, Bounsea and Unicorn Magical Lake
Ilford · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Beckton
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Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Debden House Camp Site
⭐ 4.1
Theobalds Park
⭐ 4.4
Self-Catering Cottages in Beckton
All cottages in Beckton →River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
The Woodford Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416
Foots Cray Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 16
Emerson Park Villa
6 bed · sleeps 14 · from £7,305
Mulberry House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £767
Barn House and Mansion
2 cottages · from £3,777
Common questions about Beckton
What is there to do in Beckton?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Beckton.
Where can I eat in Beckton?
We list 18 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Beckton.
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