Explore Thamesmead
Thamesmead offers something unique around every corner.
Exceptional parks, wild open spaces, meandering canals and lakes. Brilliant and bold work of a growing creative community. Local activities and family-friendly festivals. Brutalist buildings and homes of different eras.
With things to do and see all year round, there’s plenty to explore.
8,000+ visitors came to Thamesmead Festival in 2023
![Thamesmead Light Festival Credit Paul Upward Photography](/media/3cln5xog/thamesmead_light_festival_credit_paul_upward_photography.jpg?width=536&height=300&quality=80)
Arts & culture
Home to a diverse, creative community. Learn about Thamesmead’s growing cultural scene.
![Cycle Hub](/media/ej1dfpsg/cycle-hub.jpg?rxy=0.4953461314717859,0.31100185463834557&width=536&height=300&quality=80)
Health & wellbeing
Get active, meet others and make more of life in Thamesmead. Learn how you can feel your best.
![Southmere Podium Gardens Photo Credit Benedict Luxmoore](/media/hlvlnq43/southmere-podium-gardens_-photo-credit-benedict-luxmoore.jpg?rxy=0.4860013554702239,0.773368402547222&width=536&height=300&quality=80)
New & improved buildings
Find out how a better built environment can benefit everyone.