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Thamesmead Festival returns to Southmere Park

Saturday 8 August
12:00PM-19:30PM
Southmere Park


Thamesmead’s free, family-friendly festival promises another unforgettable celebration of music, culture and community spirit.

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Getting to the festival site:

Southmere Park is easy to get to, and easily reached by public transport, walking or cycling.

Car: There is very limited street parking in the vicinity of the park, so only drive if you have to.

There will be a limited number of blue badge parking spots available along Hartslock Drive. Please note that there will be a general parking restriction on Hartslock Drive.

Train: The closest train station is Abbey Wood, which is a 12 min walk from the Thamesmead Festival site.

Elizabeth Line to Abbey Wood – 15 min from Liverpool Station. Direct trains from various central London stations – 30 min 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.

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