Beckton Area Guide & Local Information: Much of the area has an industrial heritage and was home to the former gasworks. Over the years, waste from the works rose, and whilst much was removed, the remaining piles became Beckton Alps Dry Ski Slope, which opened in the 1980s. Recently, with the gasworks and the ski slope no longer present, the area has seen much investment and redevelopment. The transport infrastructure significantly improved with Beckton DLR Station's arrival, helping breathe new life into the area.
In addition, new housing developments like The Royal Albert Wharf have brought new options for those seeking a new home to consider. Although, as you'd expect, there are numerous different periods of property construction represented locally, old, or contemporary, there are likely to be plenty of choices. Gallions Reach Shopping Park on Armada Way is home to retailers, food & coffee options and, more recently, a 24-hour PureGym. You are never far from the waterside as Beckton has borders with the River Thames and the expanses of water at Royal Docks.