Thames Area Guide
A locals' guide to Thames
Where do Thames locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
eastbury,
barking,
Becontree,
longbridge,
loxford,
thamesmead,
clementswood,
Rainham,
Abbey Wood,
and ilford
Did you know?
"Beckton Sewage Works treats on average 450 Olympic sized swimming pools worth of sewage every day!"
Investment from the Mayor's Out of London fund has made a marked difference with new public spaces and community projects...
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Joshua Mugume
Many people don't realise it's only a quick train ride into central London from Barking Station!
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Natalie Mills
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 Thames
What locals say about Thames
Activities near Thames
Decorative tile making workshop with artist Bhavin Bhadresa
Join artist Bhavin Bhadresa for a hands-on creative workshop where you will design bold, expressive artworks on wooden tiles using typography and drawing. Using stencils, markers, and vibrant materials, you’ll explore how words and imagery shape identity, culture, and heritage. Each tile becomes part of a shared collection of voices and stories, highlighting the connections between language, personal experience, and community. The tiles will come together as a collaborative mural or be taken home, with a digital version capturing the full collection. No experience needed – just bring your creativity! Suitable for all ages.Read more
Seven Kings Park Action Day
Community Action Day in Seven Kings Park. For ages 16+ Families welcome Activities may vary: Planting Flowers, Maintaining Planted Areas, Weeding, Mulching, Watering, Pruning, Maintaining Hard Surfaces, Maintenance Projects, Leaf Removal, Updating Noticeboards, Litter Picking and Sweeping Sport Courts.Read more
Build, scan, create! with artist Tadhg Charles – part of Tech Ilford
Join artist Tadhg Charles for a fun, hands-on workshop where you can explore the magic of 3D scanning using just a phone! Together, we’ll stack funky 3D-printed blocks each with unique shapes and textures to build a one-of-a-kind structure. Once complete, we’ll scan it with our phones and learn how to download the 3D model. A playful way to discover digital creativity and teamwork! This workshop is part of Tech Ilford 2025. Tickets available from 15 May 2025.Read more
Bw. Chazea Brunch
Day Party Brunch at the sexy Factory 15 venue loaded with the freshest cocktails and mouth-watering meals come down to party!! Food served until 8pm DJ Emzy official Bottomless drinks time 1PM - 2PM Music policy: Amapiano / Afrobeats / Bashment / R&B / Hip-Hop & More... Dress code: Smart Casual, Sexy & Trendy(Strictly No Hoods, Hats & Tracksuits) 18+ ID RequiredRead more
Lost Horizons Presents Robb Johnson
Robb Johnson is widely recognized as one of the UK's finest songwriters. An English original, (Robin Denselow, the Guardian) one of our best singer-songwriters ever (Mike Harding). He gigs in the UK, Belgium, Germany & the USA, & his songs are covered by many singers. In 2013 the release of a new, revised version of Gentle Men, Robb's family history of the First World War, recorded with Roy Bailey & Barb Jungr, again received unanimous critical acclaim a wonderful mixture of the political and personalA really moving piece of work (Billy Bragg, & a folk classic (The Guardian) A review of Robb's 2014 album Us & Them said Robb Johnson keeps folk music relevant & thought-provoking. Us & Them shows what can be created by one man & a guitar, (The Living Tradition), while the following year's band album, Here Goes Nothing, prompted the following review from R2: Within bars of the opening onslaught. It's evident that Robb is quite the kamikaze axe man. Support comes from South London based Singer/Songwriter Joe Wilkes. "There is a parallel universe to ours where Lady Gaga is a pub singer and Simon Cowell is a used car salesmen. In that same universe London singer/songwriter Joe Wilkes is a superstar, his records sell by the million. Meanwhile in this dimension (every now and then), Joe puts out a collection of new songs, no big fanfares, just real music, sung and played by a real musician.".Read more
Malie Donn X Byron Messia Live in London
Malie Donn and Byron Messiah performing live on one stage on Sunday the 30th March 2025 backed by Londons finest Djs playing the best Dancehall, Afro Beats, Ampiano, Hip Hop and R&B.Read more
Tech Ilford
Tech Ilford is back where Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) take centre stage at Redbridge Central Library and Museum, SPACE Ilford, and their surroundings. The activities are suitable for all members of the family. Check out the programme for the day.Read more
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