Catford Area Guide
A locals' guide to Catford
Where do Catford locals go?
Deli Nene
If you're looking for a tasty white hot chocolate whilst you get lost in a good book, a £5 English breakfast to cure your ills from the night before, a place to take the kids whilst you catch up with friends and loved ones, or a great daytime into nighttime date location, then Deli Nene is the place to go.Read more
Did you know?
"A number of well known faces call Dulwich home, including actor James Nesbitt, BBC presenter Huw Edwards and comedian Micky Flanagan."
Jennifer Purchase
Martin Debrah
Michael Schult
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What locals say about Catford
“It's up and coming, emerging scenes, great transport links, Central London in 22 mins. A place with a garden and so much more bang for your buck, don't tell North or East London.”
Paul Hames
Activities near Catford
Purple Reign
Alexis Taylor (hot Chip)
Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip graces the firkin stage on Friday the 4th April 2025! As the front man of legendary UK group, Hot Chip you might recognise Alexis Taylor from hit records ‘Over & Over’, ‘Ready For The Floor’ or from any number of their seminal indie-dance bangers - including their most recent album "Freakout/Release" (2022). The man himself has released several great albums as a solo artist. Alexis plays a wide selection of his favourite music to move to - from disco, boogie, electro-pop and house through to techno, dub techno, reggae and soul. Leaning towards vocal-led uplifting music, he always brings a party vibe. Alexis has DJed internationally everywhere from Tokyo, Seoul, Bali, Athens, Helsinki, Paris, Brussels, Naples, Barcelona, New York, LA to London and played for brands such as Dior, Hermes, Palace, Calvin Klein, Apple. Presented by The Fox & Firkin. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Gia Fu
Gia Fu, a DJ/selector and music producer from Hong Kong, specializes in Afro-Latin music, particularly Salsa and associated rhythms. Beyond extensive touring as an international DJ and music producer, her research work explores how cultures - including her own Chinese heritage and Latin American influences - enrich one another. Having grown up in a culturally vibrant environment, her upbringing fuels her passion for challenging stereotypes and promoting inclusion within the music industry.Read more
Minis Summer Display
This performance is for our MINI students who attend on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 or Saturday mornings. Following the success of our fantastic 80's and Christmas events in 2024, it's time to toast to the Summer! Tickets are limited to 2 per child.Read more
Franklin Method Workshop
Join dance artist Matthew Winston for an experience of the Franklin Method in a short, fun somatic movement workshop.
Nora: A Dolls House by Stef Smith
directed by Jan Rae presented by The Dulwich Players Nora is the perfect wife and mother. She is dutiful, beautiful and everything is always in its right place. But when a secret from her past comes back to haunt her, her life rapidly unravels. Over the course of three days, Nora must fight to protect herself and her family or risk losing everything. Ibsens portrayal of womanhood caused outrage when it was first performed in 1879. This new production reimagines and reframes the drama in three different time periods. The fight for womens suffrage, the swinging sixties and modern day intertwine in this poetic play that asks how far have we really come in the past 100 years? This Amateur production of Nora: A Dolls House is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books Performances: Wednesday 2 - Saturday 5 April 2025 Saturday 5 matinee at 3pm Tickets: 15, 13 conc, suitable for 14+ Content advice: please note this production contains adult themes. Suitable 14+ Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.Read more
John Kirkpatrick
Established veteran English folk accordionist and singer from London.
About Catford
Catford is a district of South East London, within the London Borough of Lewisham. It is located south west of Lewisham. It is also 6.3 miles (10.1 km) south-east of Charing Cross. Catford's most prominent landmark is the Catford Cat, a giant fibreglass sculpture of a black cat above the entrance to the Catford Centre. This is a small shopping centre, housing supermarkets as well as some independent shops in the punningly-named Catford Mews. There is a street market on Catford Broadway. Catford has several pubs and a variety of non-chain restaurants and cafes. Catford is served by two rail stations. Catford station, with services to Kentish Town (London Victoria on Sundays) and Sevenoaks via Swanley. Also Catford Bridge station with services to London Charing Cross, London Cannon Street and Hayes.
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