Thamesmead Area Guide
A locals' guide to Thamesmead
Where do Thamesmead 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
Run or Dye
The most fun you can have with a pair of trainers, never mind the mad dashing through colour stations where you're attacked with sachets of dye. There's also a music festival of colour! Run or Dye takes place not only in London, but all around the country and world.Read more
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,
Plumstead,
West Heath,
East Wickham,
Woolwich Riverside,
woolwich,
Welling,
thames,
Woolwich Common,
and Shooter's Hill
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."
Sit back and take in the sites from south east London's modern penthouses....
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Divyesh Bhanderi
A place so integral and central to modern science, you can learn so much at Royal Greenwich Observatory.
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Divyesh Bhanderi
Factory and warehouse conversions in the east end of London make characterful homes.
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Stuart Harris
Explore Thamesmead
What locals say about Thamesmead
Activities near Thamesmead
Jewellery Making Workshop
Create your own jewellery piece with the Stooki Craft Makers. Get an insight in to the jewellery making process. A wax ring or pendant master to customise with your own design. A tutorial covering a range of jewellery making techniques. This workshop will be focused around the creation and personalisation of rings and pendants and led by Stööki's jewellery technologist Nadia Abbas. Important: The ticket only includes a wax piece. Prices to get jewellery made are as follows: Silver ring (£80) Brass 18k gold-plated ring (£95) Silver pendant (£85) Brass 18k gold-plated pendant (£100) Sterling silver curb necklace (£20) Solid 9k / 18k Gold (Quote given on request. We will weigh your finished piece and calculate the cost using current gold value prices at the end of the session.) Please note that these prices include the wax to make a ring or pendant the maximum size of the template provided at the workshop (6mm width). If you would like to receive a bigger template we are happy to provide you with one on the day. At the end of the session we will weigh your finished wax creation and charge you based on the extra weight of the chosen metal, plus an additional £5 casting fee. Presented by Stooki. This is an all ages event.Read more
Tilly Pantlin
Join us for a great evening of music with local popular music vocalist Tilly Pantlin. Tilly will be joining us in our beautiful community bar bringing with her with over 10 years of live gigging experience, singing covers of songs from the 1960's to present day. Recent past performances include Folkestone Music Festival, Canterbury Whitefriars Live, Bexleyheath Christmas lights switch on, Danson Park Fireworks Display as well as headlining Dartford Big Chill Out and Christmas Carol concerts in 2024. Folkestone Music Town organisers says Tilly is an amazing singer with super powerful vocals! She is so passionate about her craft, you can really sense that in her sound Tilly also regularly performs at other local venues, weddings, private & corporate events and has her own music therapy business.Read more
Voulez Vous Abba Lunch and Show
Dress up and put on your dancing shoes! You are invited to a very sociable afternoon with good food and top notch live entertainment with space and opportunity to dance to the music. The Tereza Joanne is permanently moored and fully accessible with seating at round tables for 8 or 9 people. Sitting with friendship groups is achievable, if desired. After arrival at 11.30am, lunch is served at 12 noon. Chicken, Mashed potato, Green Beans and Gravy OR Vegetarian Wellington with same veg. First half of the show is at 1pm Dessert, Cheesecake OR Fruit Salad, with tea/coffee at 2pm Second half of the show is at 2.30pm and ends at 3.15pm The bar is open throughout the afternoon. Coach pick up points: Lode Depot 8.45am and Trumpington Park and Ride 9.30am Coach departs at 3.30pm Cost: WI Member 80.00 and Non Member 85.00 Booking starts: Monday 3 February 2025 Booking closes: Tuesday 1 April 2025Read more
Funky and Fresh Roller Disco Wednesday
Join us on our Funky and Fresh Roller DiscoFeaturingDJ Sekiyah. This is an open free Event for all Residents of Barking & Dagenham and all Boroughs arounds. For any challenges WhatsApp on 07495071150 for assistance. For more information join our WhatsApp Community for Youth Spot Bar to be updated with All Skate Club updates. Use the link to join our WhatsApp.Read more
Company 3
Join us for a night of amazing music from Company 3, a vintage harmony trio inspired by music from the 1930s-1950s.
LoveJuice
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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
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