The Royal Victoria Dock
The Royal Victoria Dock, venue of the British Gas Great London Swim, is situated in the East End of London near Canary Wharf in the London Borough of Newham.
The one-mile course will be set against the magnificent London skyline, with views of Canary Wharf and the rejuvenated London Docklands area, providing the perfect backdrop for a Great Swim.
It’s very accessible from the rest of London, meaning you can easily combine your Great Swim with a weekend visit to the capital.
For many the biggest challenge of the British Gas Great London Swim may be overcoming the fear of swimming in the Thames. However contrary to popular belief the water quality is in fact very good and is acknowledged to be one of the cleanest metropolitan rivers in the world. This is largely down to the Thames being tidal.
Make a weekend of it in the capital
If you are planning to participate in the 2010 British Gas Great London Swim and you’re not from the Greater London area, why not turn your trip into a great weekend away.
The Royal Victoria Dock, venue of the British Gas Great London Swim, is situated in the East End of London near Canary Wharf in the London Borough of Newham.
It’s very accessible from the rest of London, meaning you can easily combine your Great Swim with a weekend visit to the capital.
The centre is only a few miles away and easy to access by road, rail or tube.
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Accommodation
There are a huge variety of accommodation choices to suit all budgets.
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