walk/tour
Railway Ave (outside Rotherhithe Station), SE16 4LL
Discover Rotherhithe’s rich history through its architecture, from the redeveloped wharves of Rotherhithe Village to the green spaces of Stave Hill Ecological Park. Explore post-modern developments like Aland Court and Elephant Lane, and uncover historic bridges and landmarks. Conclude with a look at Canada Water’s new regeneration masterplan, tracing the area’s evolution from docks to a dynamic community.
Canada Water
Rotherhithe
381, C10, 188, 47
Start Point: Railway Ave, SE16 4LL (by Rotherhithe Station) End Point: Maritime St, SE16 7LL (by Canada Water Station)
The tour will take place entirely outdoors, including a brief walk through a woodland and steps up a hill.
A water fountain will be available at the start of the tour, seating and toilet facilities will be available at the end.
Walking tour
14:30–16:30
How to book
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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
Margherita Bortolini is a participant in Open City's Golden Key Academy. She is a research manager in the biomedical field, an architecture and design enthusiast, and a Rotherhithe local.
This walking tour begins on Railway Ave, by Rotherhithe Overground station. We will explore the restored wharves of Rotherhithe Village before heading towards Russia Dock Woodlands to uncover its hidden gems. We will walk past Postmodern-style architecture in Greenland Dock and end at the Canada Dock Boardwalk, a short walk from Canada Water underground station.
Please wear comfortable footwear – part of the tour will be through a woodland which might be muddy. There will be steps and uneven surfaces. The tour will be outdoors, so prepare for the weather.
