SE2 Area Guide
A locals' guide to SE2
Where do SE2 locals go?
Oxleas Wood Cafe and Severndroog Castle
Severndroog Castle tea rooms do super food and jolly posh teas in the considerately renovated folly albeit with sometimes random opening hours, check the website! Oxleas Wood Cafe is always open and always makes for a pleasant break with plenty of space for the kids to play and dogs to be run.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
Abbey Wood,
thamesmead,
Plumstead,
West Heath,
East Wickham,
Welling,
Woolwich Riverside,
woolwich,
Woolwich Common,
and Falconwood & Welling
Did you know?
"Beckton Gas Works was used as the location for a Japanese Internment Camp in Steven Spielberg's drama Empire of the Sun."
Woolwich is affordable, it has great transport links, fantastic people and the new General Gordon Place is extraordinary.
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Michael Schult
Explore SE2
What locals say about SE2
Activities near SE2
Progress Community Hall May Music Concert (SE9)
Greenwich Youth Band will be performing a selection of popular tunes including 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'Annie' to suit all the family.Read more
Mum2mum Market Baby & Children's Sale
40 Stalls selling excellent condition baby and children’s goods at bargain prices. Well-known brands at a fraction of high street prices. Everything imaginable for your little ones. Buggies & Travel Systems Stairgates, Toddler Furniture Home & Safety Equipment Baby Carriers & Harnesses Moses Baskets, Cots & Travel Cots Growbags, Bed Guards Sterilisers and Feeding Equipment Highchair’s, Bumbos Trikes, Balance Bikes, Bikes and Outdoor Toys Baby Walkers, Bouncers, Jumperoo’s & Activity Centres All great brands Hundreds of Toys, Books and Games including- Little Tikes, ELC, Fisher Price, Vtech, Mamas & Papas Baby and children’s clothes starting from 50p (Various brands) To Book a stall go to the Mum2mum Market website or email katieg@mum2mummarket.co.ukRead more
Skate Jam Fitness
Event Title: Skate Jam Fitness 12-Week Roller Skating Wellbeing Programme Event Description: Join us for Skate Jam Fitness, a dynamic 12-week roller skating programme taking place every Saturday in Barking & Dagenham. This community-driven initiative is designed to promote physical fitness, mental well-being, and social connection through energetic skate-based workouts to uplifting music. Open to all ages and abilities, Skate Jam Fitness encourages individuals and families to move, dance, and connect in a fun and inclusive environment. Programme Highlights: Free weekly sessions (12 in total) Free smoothies and well-being bags Entry into a Grand Prize Draw for participants who attend all 12 weeks Six Wellbeing Giveaways throughout the programme Dates: Saturdays, 15th April 31st May 2025Time: 12:00 PM 2:00 PM Location: Barking & Dagenham Booking is essential.Spaces are limitedsecure your place now and be part of a growing community committed to movement, health, and fun. Contact: +44 7495 071150 Organised by: Youth Spot Bar CIC, in partnership with B&D Community Chest and Make Your Mark.Read more
Swans
We are delighted to be welcoming Swans - an acoustic / electric vocal trio from South London who will be bringing their eclectic song choices, quality musical arrangements, gorgeous harmonies and powerful performances to our community bar later this spring. Doors 6.30pm Music from 7.30pm With support from alt country/folk duo Pytchwood 'Pytchwood were absolutely wonderful. Beautiful harmonies and a great mix of classic songs along with their own material. Great audience participation with their wonderful selection of percussion instruments. https://www.shrewsburyhouse.org/events/swans-with-support-from-pytchwoodRead more
St Mary's Welling Players Presents: Murder!
Two One-Act Plays of Drama and Comedy
Ecs Summer Concert - A Celebration Of British Music: Folk Songs And The Music Of Orlando Gibbons
Orlando Gibbons - selected pieces John Rutter - Sprig of Thyme
The Andy Smythe Band
The Andy Smythe Band make a welcome return to the Shrewsbury House community bar for Summer 2025. Friday 13th June Doors 6.30pm Music 8.00pm Tickets £10 (+ booking fee) The Andy Smythe Band are gigging widely on the UK's folk/festival scene. They are gathering a reputation of being one of the hottest live acts in town. The band performs a wide selection of country/folk/rock classics as well as a selection of Andy's strikingly original songs. Theyll be performing as a 4-piece with Andy on guitars/keys/blues harp, Jimmy on violin/electric mandolin Les on bass and Oleg on drums. Songs beyond the scope of most singer/songwriters Time Out Transcends his influences (Buckley, Bowie, Beatles, Dylan) - a voice with much to say Shindig Magazine Voice, band, songs, fiddle - a wonderful warm sound Mike Scott of The WaterboysRead more
About SE2
SE2 is the postcode district in South East London incorporating the areas of Abbey Wood, West Heath, Crossness, Thamesmead (part) and is covered by the Greenwich and Bexley local authorities.
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