The beach, which sits directly beneath the Emirates Cable Car on the embankment of Royal Victoria Dock, opens on 14 July and will run up until the 30 August.

Visitors will be able to relax in deckchairs on the stretch of sandy beach, enjoy ice creams, build sandcastles or simply enjoy hanging out in a unique urban space, overlooking the spectacular landscape of the Royal Victoria Dock and iconic city skyline.

London’s largest urban beach will be open Monday-Saturday from 10am-8pm.The closest station is Royal Victoria Dock, on the DLR. Alternatively the Emirates Airline Cable Car from North Greenwich will take you to the heart of Royal Victoria Dock.

For the full low-down, visit www.londonsroyaldocks.com