Getting here

Find the best route for your journey, whether you're travelling by public transport or driving.

Public transport

Driving

Accessibility information

Thamesmead Festival 2026
Southmere Park, Hartslock Drive, Thamesmead, London, SE2 9XA

Public transport

Train

The closest train station, Abbey Wood, is a 12-minute walk from the festival site. Elizabeth Line to Abbey Wood: 15 mins from Liverpool Street. Direct trains from various central London stations: 30 mins from London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross.

Buses

From Abbey Wood station, take the 180 to Limestone Walk on Yarnton Way and it's a two-minute walk to the Thamesmead Festival site. From other parts of Thamesmead. take the 401 or B11 to Limestone Walk.

Driving

Car

On-street parking near the festival site is very limited, so only drive if you have to. There are a limited number of Blue Badge parking spots available along Hartslock Drive. Please note: there will be a general parking restriction on Hartslock Drive.

Accessibility information

Abbey Wood train station

Step-free access is available throughout Abbey Wood station. You can enter or exit all four platforms via lifts from the station concourse.

Festival site – Southmere Park

Wheelchair-accessible entrances and level access paths.

Blue Badge

Wheelchair-accessible parking is available. Blue Badge parking is free and unreserved on Southwood Road (approx. 0.1 miles from main event spaces.

Thamesmead Festival 2026

Our free, family-friendly festival is the town's flagship community-led event. Local people manage the festival programme, while homegrown talent takes centre stage on the day.

Thamesmead Festival 2026

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About Thamesmead Festival

Our free, family-friendly festival is the town's flagship community-led event. Local people manage the festival programme, while homegrown talent takes centre stage on the day.

About Thamesmead Festival