Opening hours
- Monday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Events
9 events
Event
Low Tide Walk in Deptford Creek
Mon, 10 Aug
A wild adventure in the city exploring the history, ecology and geography of Deptford Creek. Participants can take part in an adventurous walk and catch and identify animals living in the creek. Suitable for Scouts, Guides and youth groups, including groups working towards Naturalist, Environmental Conservation, Local Knowledge, Archaeology and Explore badges. Weekend and holiday availability is offered year round, with evening availability from April to October. The walk lasts 2 hours, is led by expert guides, accommodates up to 25 young people and 5 adults, and includes waders and sticks.
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Wild Wednesdays - A Victorian Summer Adventure!
Wed, 12 Aug
A family activity for families and young people. Explore a different element of the Creekside environment each week. This session investigates the history of the Deptford Ragged School and how children explored nature in the past.
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Art Exhibition Open Evening with Paul Prestidge
Thu, 13 Aug
A special open evening celebrating the work of artist and long-standing Creekside supporter Paul Prestidge. Free entry, booking required.
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Sayes Court Estate: Flora Walk
Tue, 18 Aug
Join a guided flora walk around Sayes Court Park and discover the surprising diversity of wild plants growing in this evolving urban landscape. Free entry, booking required.
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Wild Wednesdays - River Dipping (5+)
Wed, 19 Aug
A family activity for families and young people. Explore a different element of the Creekside environment each week. This session involves putting on waders and dipping into Deptford Creek to see what lives there.
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Wild Wednesdays - Storytelling and Art (previously Pond Dipping)
Wed, 26 Aug
A family activity for families and young people. Due to the ongoing drought, pond dipping will not be possible for this session, and a new plan is outlined on the event page.
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Creekside Low Tide Walk
Sun, 6 Sept
A Low Tide Walk in Deptford Creek is a unique experience. With the help of guides, get down onto the river bed, explore the ecology and wade into the natural and social histories of this urban space.
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Deptford Creek Fish Survey
Wed, 9 Sept
Join us on a fish survey to learn more about the aquatic life that calls Deptford Creek home. Free entry, booking required.
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Deptford Creek Bird Survey
Wed, 23 Sept
Join a guided bird survey along Deptford Creek and help record the birdlife that calls this unique urban waterway home. Free entry, booking required.
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Hours and details
We run events throughout the year. From Low Tide Walks and creative workshops to open days and family learning activities.
- Education
- Community and government