mixed use
James Wyatt, 1718
Welcome to Woolwich Works - a multi-disciplinary cultural hub on the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich. Originally used in the manufacturing of armaments and ammunition, these five listed buildings now house cutting-edge contemporary music, award-winning stand-up comedy, as well as theatre, dance, cabaret and everything in between.
Woolwich Arsenal
Woolwich Dockyard
Assistance dogs welcome Changing places toilets
Seating and refreshments are available in the café and courtyard. These can be busy at times and may cause strong smells and loud noise.
As a heritage building located in the Royal Arsenal, we are excited to throw open our doors and share our venue's rich history from its origins over 300 years ago. We've welcomed King George III, housed a firework factory and a theatre, and even the Royal Artillery Band.
Always evolving, we are now a multi-faceted event space at the heart of our community with a wide variety of programming including commercial hires, workshops, live music, dance, comedy, café, resident artistic companies, fun for families, and more!
Join us as we celebrate the London Open House Festival on Sunday 20th September, with free tours and talks across our award-winning listed buildings:
- Tour the site that once manufactured ammunition and artillery pieces, has received royal visits, and now boasts a year-wide roster of cultural events, festivals, and performances.
- Attend a talk by mosaic and mural artist, and Woolwich local, Gary Drostle on his passion for his hometown and how it has shaped his work.
- Hear from leading experts Ian Bull and Steven Peterson, from Royal Arsenal History, about the site's rich past, as well as that of the surrounding Royal Arsenal area.
- Relax and enjoy our café, open air courtyard, and bar.
Our Open House Day is free for all to attend. Booking for tours and talks is recommended.