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 Bazalgette Way, SE28 8GS. Your guide can direct you to the nearest bus stop and will also walk back to the station
The walk has a number of uphill sections and some steps.
There will be opportunities to use toilet facilities and there will be seating available at a number of points, but not at every stop.
Walking tour
14:00–16:00
How to book
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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, walking alongside Southmere Lake and finishing close to the Lakeside Centre.
This tour is led by a participant 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. It is part of a wider collection of tours created by Golden Key Academy guides for the Open House Festival celebrating their conclusion of the eight month course.
Further information on the Golden Key Academy can be found here https://open-city.org.uk/golden-key-academy
