Do something different
Thamesmead's fast becoming a new creative quarter in the capital, with things to do and places to go all year round.
It's home to a proud and pioneering community of local artists and cultural groups delivering bold and brilliant work.
Set out on a street art trail, enjoy an exhibition or be wowed by a wondrous event.
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Street art trail
Thamesmead's street art trail includes stunning murals from both local and international artists. Twelve of them have been hailed as some of the world's most beautiful street art created in 2021.
The Cage TM
The basketball court on Wolvercote Road in South Thamesmead has been used for decades by young people. It's been a space for socialising, spraying artwork, dance and filming, as well as playing sport.
Black Culture Collective
The Black Culture Collective (BCC) commissions events and activities that celebrate and showcase local Black culture and heritage.
Lakeside Centre
An iconic 1960s building on the edge of Southmere Lake, the Lakeside Centre is home to a growing creative community.
TACO!
TACO! (Thamesmead Arts and Culture Office) is a contemporary arts organisation. It works with local and visiting artists to develop artist-led projects and research.
RTM.FM
RTM.FM is a radio station developed and run by TACO! and has 90 broadcasters on board.
Three Rivers
Three Rivers is a community arts project bringing local people and partners together to work out how to use art to make a difference in Bexley.
Thamesmead Codex
The Thamesmead Codex is a 24-metre long hand painted conversation with residents of Thamesmead. It was created by renowned artist Bob and Roberta Smith.
Young London Print Prize by Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair
The Young London Print Prize aims to inspire and showcase the work of young artists from Thamesmead and the rest of London. All the work is created and judged by young people.
Thamesmead Community Archive
This community archive is home to photos, videos, posters, brochures, architects’ drawings, documents and audio interviews that tell us more about Thamesmead’s history.
What's on
Previous cultural projects & events
Thamesmead Culture Guide & Directory
The Thamesmead Culture Guide & Directory is a celebration of the town’s proud and pioneering creative community.
Thamesmead Open
The Thamesmead Open was an ambitious, open call, international art competition.
Thamesmead murals - 2021 project
2021 saw the unveiling of 12 brand new murals after local artists won a competition to create their very own public art pieces.
Thamesmead Cultural Infrastructure Plan
In February 2020 we launched our Cultural Infrastructure Plan for Thamesmead. It’s a blueprint for creating cultural facilities to create a culturally rich and vibrant town.
Brightness of JuJu library commission
The Brightness of Juju is a story book which was co-authored by 120 children from Willow Bank and Harris Garrard primary schools.
Fields of EveryWhen
Fields of EveryWhen is a stunning hot air balloon showcasing over 200 artworks inspired by the people and places of Thamesmead. It was created by artists musson+retallick.
Thamesmead Light Festival 2020 - 23
The light festival ran for three years after local people requested a winter event. The light festivals all featured trails of stunning installations that illuminated the beauty of Thamesmead’s landscape.
Fly by night
In June 2018, 1,500 LED-lit pigeons soared into the night skies above the River Thames in a glorious spectacle of unprecedented scale and beauty.
Tastes of Thamesmead
The Tastes of Thamesmead community cookbook features recipes from Thamesmead’s diverse community. It was part of a Thamesmead Community Archive project.
Beautiful Thing - GDIF 2018
Beautiful Thing is an iconic, optimistic love story about teenage boys Jamie and Ste. A live performance was shown in Thamesmead as part of the finale for Greenwich + Docklands International Festival 2018.
Luminary
Luminary was a unique and spectacular multi-media art installation by renowned artists Heinrich and Palmer.
Lost Lending Library
The Lost Lending Library is an immersive literacy project for school aged children. Punchdrunk Enrichment worked with local schools, Linton Mead and Heronsgate, to deliver the project.
TEMO TV
TEMO TV was an online local TV show launched during lockdown in May 2020. It was a quick response to the covid pandemic and a way of getting local culture into local homes.
Get involved
Black Culture Collective
The Black Culture Collective (BCC) commissions events and activities that celebrate and showcase local Black culture and heritage.
Thamesmead Culture Forum
Find out about the latest cultural activities happening on your doorstep and influence plans for future events.
Thamesmead Community Fund
Apply for a grant of up to £3,000 to deliver cultural or community projects to benefit Thamesmead’s residents.
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