Photo by Mario La Pergola on Unsplash
Photo by Mario La Pergola on Unsplash
Dock2Dock
Swimming on 28 August 2027, in the United Kingdom
Dock2Dock is London’s urban open water swim in the Royal Victoria Dock, with distances from 1.5 km to 15 km in calm, clean dock water beneath the cable car and the city skyline. Its laps suit a first open water race as much as a long distance test, with the ExCeL and Canary Wharf a short walk from the start.
- Date
- 28 August 2027
- Start
- Royal Victoria Dock, London
- Water
- Dock
- Course
- 15 km
Dock2Dock is London’s urban open water swim in the Royal Victoria Dock, with distances from 1.5 km to 15 km in calm, clean dock water beneath the cable car and the city skyline. Its laps suit a first open water race as much as a long distance test, with the ExCeL and Canary Wharf a short walk from the start.
Going to Dock2Dock?
We build the whole trip around the race: a stay near the start, the days before it and the ones after. An expert replies on WhatsApp or by email.
Hotels near Dock2Dock
5 stays near the start, checked for swimming · 26-29 Aug, 2 adults. Pick a base and we build the whole trip around it.
Where to stay for Dock2Dock
For Dock2Dock, stay in London and use the Royal Docks as your base, since the swim starts at Royal Docks Watersports Centre. The listed hotels are 0.1 km to 0.2 km from the event’s centre, giving you named London options while you plan your stay around the start.
Focus on the Royal Docks if you want to stay near the start at Royal Docks Watersports Centre. Dock2Dock takes place in the historical Royal Docks, so this is the area to plan around before your swim. The listed London hotels are The Trafalgar St. James, London Curio collection by Hilton (0.1 km), Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt (0.1 km), Corinthia London (0.2 km), Raffles London at The OWO (0.2 km) and Page8, Page Hotels (0.2 km). These distances are from the event’s centre. Check each hotel’s location and arrangements against your start-day plans before booking.
When to book
For Dock2Dock on 28 August 2027, book once your place and travel plans are confirmed. If you need a room for the night before, book early, as the nights before the event go first. Check the cancellation terms before you commit, especially if your plans could change.
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Dock2Dock: questions
What to know before you book a stay for Dock2Dock.
Use the Royal Docks as your base, near the start at Royal Docks Watersports Centre. The listed hotels are 0.1 km to 0.2 km from the event’s centre.
Book once your place or travel plans are confirmed. The nights before the event go first, so check cancellation terms before you book.
The start is Royal Docks Watersports Centre in London’s historical Royal Docks. Swimmers take on the docks beside London City Airport’s runway, where planes are actively taking off and landing.
There are five core distances, from 1.5km to the EPIC 15km, plus a special 8km feature swim for 2027. The event is described as inclusive and suitable for every ability.
