Woolwich Common Area Guide
A locals' guide to Woolwich Common
Where do Woolwich Common 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
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
woolwich,
Shooter's Hill,
Woolwich Riverside,
charlton,
Kidbrooke with Hornfair,
kidbrooke,
Plumstead,
Falconwood & Welling,
Eltham North,
and royal docks
Did you know?
"The first ever McDonald's UK restaurant was opened in Woolwich in 1975."
Canary Wharf's striking developments offer views as far as the eye can see...
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Suzi Robertson
Having a picnic, chatting with friends or just reading a book in the sun..Greenwich Park is bliss on a sunny day!
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Chris Venter
Woolwich is affordable, it has great transport links, fantastic people and the new General Gordon Place is extraordinary.
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Michael Schult
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Activities near Woolwich Common
The Canine Cabaret
Join us for an evening of show tunes from the world of musical theatre, all in aid of Guide Dogs UK. The concert will feature a choir and a selection of solo singers, plus a raffle in the interval.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.
Easter Adventure Quest
Join us for an adventure quest at Eltham Palace and Gardens this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!Read more
Bleak Expectations
The story Charles Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin Follow half-orphan Pips extraordinary exploits with sisters Pippa and Poppy and best friend Harry Biscuit, as they attempt to escape the calculating clutches of the dastardly Mr Gently Benevolent, defeat the hideous Hardthrasher siblings, and deflect disaster at every turn!Will evil be vanquished by virtue? Can love triumph over hate? Based on the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series, Bleak Expectations is a hilarious, chaotic caper, featuring dastardly villains, preposterous names, pulse-quickening romances, heart-rending death scenes, and definitely, probably, hopefully a happy ending.Read more
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
DJMJ is an amateur dramatics company passionately dedicated to bringing captivating shows for children of all ages and abilities to the stage at the Bob Hope Theatre in Eltham. Our vibrant community thrives on creativity, camaraderie, and the joy of theatrical expression. At DJMJ, we boast a team of exceptionally talented and committed staff who skillfully choreograph, direct, and arrange music for our productions. They play a pivotal role in guiding our diverse group through the rehearsal process, ensuring that each performance is a magical and memorable experience for both our cast and audience. The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factorybut only to a lucky few!Read more
Family Planning By Frank Vickery
When Tracy discovers she is pregnant she doesnt know how to break the news to her parents solid, dependable Elsie and hypochondriac Idris or her boyfriend, Bobby. Luckily, her Gran, although permanently upstairs in bed, knows all and sees all, and helps to smooth the way for Tracys big announcement. Confusion ensues when Idris, overhearing Tracy and Elsie, jumps to the wrong conclusion and believes he only has eight weeks to live. And then to add to his woes there is still the amorous Maisie Millard from next door who has always had a soft spot for Idris to contend with. Doors open at 7pm and will close at 7.40pm (5 minutes before the performance starts).Read more
Michael Ball & Alfie Boe
Musical star Michael Ball and popular tenor Alfie Boe join forces to tour around the UK.
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