Deptford Area Guide
A locals' guide to Deptford
Where do Deptford locals go?
Royal Observatory Greenwich
The observatory is a great place for all ages to visit. There are usually a number of exhibitions for all ages giving a history of time and space and the architecture is wonderful. During the evening you can see the green laser across the sky that shows the meridian line.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
new cross,
greenwich,
isle of dogs,
south bermondsey,
rotherhithe,
peckham,
canary wharf,
nunhead,
north greenwich,
and lewisham
Did you know?
"It is in Greenwich that Sir Walter Raleigh famously laid down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I when stepping over a puddle."
New Cross is as arty and cultural as Shoreditch and Soho, but with a strong South London identity...
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Chris Venter
Hop on a train from New Cross Gate Station direct to Shoreditch and stations close to the City and Canary Wharf.
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Divyesh Bhanderi
There's such a buzz around Goldsmiths University..12 minutes to Charing Cross, easy road connections to Essex and property that provides excellent value...
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Chris Venter
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What locals say about Deptford
“I love Deptford because it is near to Greenwich and not far from Surrey Quays, and affordable unlike the 2 places mentioned.”
Tze-May
“It feels safe, people have lived here for years so it's a nice community! With local businesses and nice spots to walk to, with great green areas.”
F.C.
Activities near Deptford
Rubie / Vaiapraia / Nastazia Bazil live at Piehouse Coop
Blending high-drama piano balladry, polymetric alt-pop, and transcendent plainsong, Rubie is a London-born, Glasgow-based artist, producer, and profound storyteller. Fresh from sold-out headlines at The Divine, Queer Theory, and supporting Tom Rasmussen and Jasmine.4.t, she's gaining recognition beyond the queer underground for her intricate songwriting and raw, emotionally charged performances. Her 2024 album Seek Sistersan ode to the many-gendered siblings who carried her through tumultuous years accessing trans healthcareearned glowing praise from The Quietus (Brilliantly restless), and has been championed by The Matrix director Lilly Wachowski, who selected lead single To Change's music video for screening at New York Pride. Hailing from Portugal's Setúbal bay, Vaiapraia is a DIY post-punk songwriting and performance project that, from its humble solo beginnings in 2013, has since swelled into a collective endeavour. Over the last decade a rotating cast of bandmates, collaborators, performers and experiences have combined to mimic, honor and challenge the thresholds and traditions of pop/rock songcraft. As well as releasing 2 LPs, several EPs and singles, Vaiapraia's wild live shows are raucous, catchy and queer, and they have opened for acts including The Raincoats, Downtown Boys, King Khan and Mega Bog. For Portuguese-speakers, the lyrics are at once cathartic, political, and laden with poetic dissonance. For everyone else, the performance speaks for itself. https://www.instagram.com/vaiapraia/ Nastazia Bazil is a lebanese artist in London, writes tabbouleh music: juicy, lemony, wonky, won't leave you indifferent. https://www.instagram.com/nastazia.bazil/ Noone turned away for lack of funds, please email pressingupclub@gmail.com if you wanna reserve a free spot xRead more
GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! The ABBA Inspired Boat Party in London
Get ready to shout Mamma Mia! and say Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! as you step aboard the ultimate retro ABBA-filled boat party! Feel like a true Dancing Queen as you enjoy live ABBA tribute performances, a dance floor full of party classics, and stunning London views as the boat cruises along the river. Dress up in your grooviest 70s/80s look, sip on drinks, and sing your heart out to timeless hits like Waterloo, Chiquitita, and Super Trouper . This is your chance to Take a Chance on the most fabulous party of the year—don't miss it!Read more
4ft Fingers + Pickled Dick
Be Sharp Promotions and New Cross Live present 4ft Fingers English punk rock to make you sing your lungs out.... Not giving a shit since way back when. https://linktr.ee/4ftFingers Pickled Dick Pop punk chaps. https://youtu.be/KDqniCV8K0c + On A Hiding To Nothing The kind of skatepunk your dad listens to. https://linktr.ee/oahtn Sinful Maggie Punk Rock n Roll out of Dorset, UK. https://sinfulmaggie.bigcartel.com/ Friday 28th March 2025 New Cross Inn Doors 6pm Tickets £12 ADV STBFRead more
Steal This Band + Tonedefs
New Cross Live presents A tribute to that gig you most definatly wanted to go to in California! Steal This Band Recreating the System of a Down Live experience + Tonedefs A tribute to Deftones Saturday 26th April 2024 New Cross Inn London Doors 6pm Tickets £12 advRead more
Cutty Sark Afternoon Tea in London
Prepare for an extraordinary and unforgettable adventure! Picture yourself indulging in a delightful afternoon tea, surrounded by scrumptious treats, beneath the iconic copper hull of the world's sole-surviving tea clipper - the legendary Cutty Sark. Discover the splendor of this magnificent ship, either before or after your tea time, and be sure to secure your booking in advance while informing them of any dietary preferences. This rare and delectable experience is one not to be missed! Get your tickets now to Cutty Sark Afternoon Tea in London!Read more
Our Time Is Now!
Presenting the highly anticipated second daytime party in one of London's most exciting and perfectly formed venues. Our Time Is Now! is a new bi-monthly Saturday afternoon party brought to you by Wah Wah 45s label boss and renowned DJ Dom Servini with special guests joining him for a session for dancers and sedentary music lovers alike, celebrating the music they love. Whether it's disco, dance floor jazz, Northern Soul or even a touch of bruk, house or hip hop, it's all fair game at this new open-minded session. Think Dingwalls meets The Loft and you get the idea of what we are aspiring to! Rise, at Goldsmiths Student Union, is the perfect venue for this bi-monthly meeting of minds, bodies and souls, with its gorgeous wooden dance floor, bespoke Funktion One sound system and not forgetting a very reasonably priced student bar! Following on from our hugely successful and utterly joyous debut session in January, we do it all over again on Saturday March 29th, kicking off at 1pm, and this time Dom is joined by very special guests in the shape of all-female DJ, MC and vocalist crew, Eves'Drop Collective, as well as welcoming back UK eclectic jazz master, Patrick Forge (Dingwalls) bringing their esteemed and choice selections to make sure they keep up the high standards that were set at the launch event. London has spoken and we've listened. We need more parties like this, and the right places to do them, and Rise is just that. We look forward to welcoming you! Presented by Wah Wah 45s. This is an 18+ event.Read more
Lewisham Lyricists
From the fast chat pioneers of the Saxon Sound System era of the 1980s, to todays contemporary wordsmiths, experience performances that honour Lewishams vibrant culture and celebrate its future.Read more
About Deptford
Deptford is an area on the south bank of the River Thames in south-east London. It is named after a ford of the River Ravensbourne, and from the mid 16th century to the late 19th was home to Deptford Dockyard, the first of the Royal Dockyards. There are several green spaces in the area, the largest being Brookmill Park, Deptford Park, Ferranti Park, Pepys Park and Sayes Court Park.
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