walk/tour
Outside the upper concourse of Abbey Wood Station, 513 Abbey Wood Rd
On the surface Thamesmead might seem concrete and grey, but on this tour we will take a look at the colour and life local artists that are breathing into the area. Examining the past and present, we'll explore the abbey ruins, exciting sculptures, concrete skywalks, and vivid murals that make this place the Town of Tomorrow.
Abbey Wood
177, 180, 229, 244, 469, 472, B11
We will end the tour near the Moorings Sociable Club. Your guide can direct you to the nearest bus stop and/or station.
The walk has a number of uphill sections and some steps. Some walking surfaces are uneven.
There will be opportunities to use toilet facilities and there will be seating available at a number of points, but not at every stop.
We will begin our walk at Abbey Wood station, before walking uphill to Lesnes Abbey, then turning our attention north, walking across and through some of the Thamesmead estates, alongside Southmere Lake and up to the Lakeside Centre. We will then finish up near the Moorings Sociable Club.
This tour is led by an alumnus of Open City’s Golden Key Academy – a course training up insightful and engaging guides dedicated to explaining London and bringing its many stories to life.
Further information on the Golden Key Academy can be found here https://open-city.org.uk/golden-key-academy
