- Canary Wharf’s Union Square is now home to a full-sized beach volleyball court, live for one month
- Hosted by charity Action for Kids (AFK), the court offers a special summer experience, while raising funds to support young people with disabilities
- Beach Volleyball will run from Thursday 10th July to Sunday 10th August
Beach volleyball is back at Canary Wharf this summer, hosted by leading child disability charity AFK, transforming Union Square into a sandy oasis. Featuring a full-sized beach volleyball court and a sitting court, adapted for those with physical impairments, available on select dates. This summer experience brings sport, sunshine and community spirit right into the middle of the city.
Open to all from Thursday 10th July to Sunday 10th August, people can take part in pay-to-play sessions where they can sharpen their skills or try a brand-new sport while supporting a vital cause for young people with disabilities. Courts can be booked for £15pp with a minimum of four players per court.
Those working in and around the neighbourhood can take full advantage of the courts with private hire ‘Beach and Brunch’ and ‘Beach and Late Lunch’ team building sessions in partnership with family run bakery Signorelli. For those looking to break up the workday or simply boost team morale, these sessions offer a fun, energising and tasty way for colleagues to connect outside the office – no volleyball experience required.
This year will also see the return of the Beach Volleyball Championships on Thursday 31st July, where corporate teams from across the Wharf will compete for the prestigious title of Canary Wharf Champions.
Canary Wharf is packed with places to explore and boasts a full programme of summer activities. Until the end of October, Open Water Swimming returns to the crystal clear waters of Eden Dock, the Wharf’s waterside haven. New to the neighbourhood this summer is stand-up paddleboarding and origami kayaking with sessions also hosted in the waters of Eden Dock – giving paddlers the perfect opportunity to admire the floating forests and aquatic habitats in full bloom.
A blockbuster season awaits in Canary Wharf’s Canada Square Park as it has again transformed into a free to attend open air cinema. It’s Summer Screens are showing a huge range of films, hosting a Mario Kart Championship and featuring live broadcasts of the season’s unmissable sporting events until Saturday 27th September.
Culture lovers can look forward to a packed Alfresco Arts schedule of theatre performances, family activities and pop-up lunchtime classical music concerts. Meanwhile the Wharf’s innovative Short Story Stations offer a quick read to relax, with free one, three and five minute long stories.
Visitors can also enjoy free activities across the Wharf like a 9-hole minigolf course by Craig & Karl, colourful ping pong tables, the ‘Raise Your Art Rate’ art trail, and 16.5 acres of open spaces perfect for wandering, relaxing and soaking up the sun.
Those looking to refuel after a busy day of activities have plenty of choice with over 80 cafes, bars and restaurants. These include the Wharf’s latest new restaurant, Barbarella – Big Mamma Group’s 70s-style hotspot, conveniently located right next to Eden Dock. Other nearby spots include British nose-to-tail dining by the team behind Fallow at Roe, plant-based restaurant mallow, and Kricket for dishes inspired by the flavours of India.
Canary Wharf’s Action for Kids Beach Volleyball is now open until Sunday 10th August. For more information and to book a court, visit
https://canarywharf.com/whats-on/afk-beach-volleyball-25/
Notes to Editors
About Canary Wharf Group (‘CWG’)
Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. CWG develops, manages and currently owns interests in approximately 9 million square feet of mixed-use space and over 1,100 Build to Rent apartments. Canary Wharf’s retail offering is ranked the UK’s number one shopping destination by Green Street.
CWG is committed to turning sustainability ambition into impactful action. Examples include purchasing 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012, our partnership with the Eden Project creating a place for nature and people and working to deliver our Science-Based Targets.
CWG has created a 24/7 city where people can live, work and thrive and enjoy all the benefits that Canary Wharf provides: great transport links, access to 16.5 acres of green spaces and waterside living; and a wide range of amenities including an award-winning arts and events programme. Canary Wharf’s retail and leisure offer includes over 80 bars, cafes and restaurants and more than 320 shops, including 8 grocery stores, pharmacies and health clubs all within 15 minutes’ walk. CWG recorded its highest annual footfall of more than 72 million to its retail malls in 2024.
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About Action for Kids (AFK):
AFK’s mission is to create opportunities for children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse, to increase their independence, reach their individual potential and remove the barriers they face. We focus on a young person’s potential and their aspirations, not the obstacles they encounter. Everyone deserves to do the things they love and dream about their future – being disabled or neurodivergent is just part of what makes you, YOU! Through specialised mobility equipment and personalised employment support, young people can access the world around them, build confidence, and fulfil their potential.