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Creekside Discovery Centre, Deptford Creek

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Activity centre in an urban nature reserve - river walks and wildflower discovery for everyone Activities are popular so book early to reserve your place!

We are a charity working in one of the most biodiverse landscapes in London with a nature park and creekside. We work with schools, people and companies through river and wildflower walks and talks, sharing our knowledge and knowhow. Our Creekside Discovery Centre is set in its own wild environment with a living roof and exclusive access to Deptford Creek via a small beach. It's a purpose built centre with a broad range of equipment, information & resources for outdoor activities, social events and field study opportunities. We regularly run activities for adults, students, children and families. Together we can support and nurture urban wildlife and habitats across the UK for everyone.

30/09/2026

October at Creekside: featuring objects found in Deptford Creek 🦖

Swipe through to discover what’s happening this October and book your place online via the link in our bio link🔗

29/09/2026

🌅 Low Tide Bat Walk

Explore Deptford Creek at low tide after sunset, discover wildlife and use bat detectors to listen for bats overhead. Waders provided!

Part of our October Bat Walk series, this event is listed on our website as ‘Bat Walk: Into the Creek’ - link in bio

28/09/2026

Back by popular demand, River Dipping returns this Saturday!

🦀 Ages 5+
📅 Saturday 3 October
⏰ 10.30am - 12.30pm

Waders provided. Book via the link in our bio.

23/09/2026

Could you be our next volunteer?

No experience needed - full training provided!

📅 Volunteer induction: Sunday 27 September

Join us this weekend for a chance to get in the river and find out more - link in bio 🔗

18/09/2026

🦇 Bat Walks

October is one of the best times to discover bats as they prepare for hibernation and enter their autumn mating season.

Join us for a three-part series exploring the diverse habitats of Deptford…

🌿 8 October | Green Spaces
Explore Sue Godfrey Nature Park, St Paul’s Churchyard and Crossfield Open Space

🌊 15 October | Riverside
Follow the River Ravensbourne through Brookmill Park to Deptford Creek

🌙 22 October | Low Tide Walk
Step into Deptford Creek at low tide with waders and bat detectors for a unique evening survey

All walks include guidance on using bat detectors and are suitable for beginners!

15/09/2026

A creative morning on Deptford Creek ✨

Artist Harriet Hellman MRSS invites you to build cityscapes from clay, before installing them in Deptford Creek and watching the tide transform them.

The morning also includes river dipping and insights into the creek’s wildlife and history, plus exclusive access to Clay in vivo at APT Studios & Gallery

With very limited places available, early booking is recommended!

🎟️ Early bird tickets £20
📍 Creekside Discovery Centre
📅 Sunday 11 October
⏰ 9.00am - 11.30am

08/09/2026

Only 11 days to go until our Open Day! ✨

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on at Creekside, this is the perfect chance to explore the centre and try some of our favourite activities.

Expect river dipping, mud art, microscopes, creek exploration, crafts and lots of opportunities to get hands-on with nature.

📅 Saturday 19 September
⏰ 11am-3pm
📍 Creekside Discovery Centre, Deptford
🎟 Free entry - book via link in our bio

04/09/2026

School’s back… so are our Family After School Adventures! 🌿

Swap screens for pond dipping, bug hunting, den building, fire making, nature crafts and outdoor play.

Join us fortnightly for relaxed drop-in sessions where children can connect with nature, make friends and explore Creekside’s urban wildlife.

📅 First session: Tuesday 8 September
⏰ 3.15 - 5.15pm

Children of all ages are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Book via the link in our bio.

02/09/2026

IT’S ALMOST TIME!

Our biggest event of the year is back! 🎉
Creekside Open Day 2026 is happening Saturday 19 September, and we’ve got a whole day of river dipping, wildlife, workshops, food and more.

✨ Plus this year: the unveiling of our brand-new Love Over Gold mural, with a first look at the documentary film.

Saturday 19 September | 11am–3pm | Deptford

17/06/2026

🦀 Looking for something different to do this Sunday?

Right now Deptford Creek is looking its best, with hidden paths bursting with wildflowers and the chance to discover fascinating wildlife, from crabs and eels to nesting birds.

Join our Family Low Tide Walk to discover what lives beneath the mud, and see the creek from a completely different perspective.

Suitable for ages 8+.

🎟️ Booking essential via the link in our bio.

Address

Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside
London
SE84SA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442086929922

Website

http://www.creeksidecentre.org.uk/

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