London's best fake beaches

There’s no need to endure airport chaos this summer because London has all you need for a holiday — even the beach
Sandy spot: Camden Beach

Wood Wharf

This patch of London between the skyscrapers has been transformed into a sandy sanctuary, complete with volleyball and a KERB food market.

Wood Wharf, E14, canarywharf.com

Camden Beach

This take on the British seaside features 150 tonnes of the finest sand, a pier with arcade games, fish and chips, a swimming pool and the obligatory ping pong. Monday visitors can enjoy two-for-one cocktails.

Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, NW1, roundhouse.org.uk

Bishop’s Park Urban Beach

In certain lights it’s easy to pretend the view of the Thames is actually the sea in this Fulham sunspot.

Bishop’s Park, Bishop’s Avenue, SW6, lbhf.gov.uk

Royal Victoria Dock

One for the more active beachgoer. Beneath the Emirates cable car there is a watersports centre, offering wakeboarding on the river.

Royal Victoria Dock, E16, londonsroyaldocks.com

The Wick Hackney

There will be a relaxed beach event here tomorrow, with a bar, jerk chicken and DJs all day long.

The Old Baths 80 Eastway, Hackney Wick, E9, cre8lifestylecentre.org.uk

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