Open House of 7 Meadow Lane, Charmaine McNally’s home and garden. Charmaine was one of the self-build leaders in this 14 home women-led community self-build scheme. Meadow Lane was originally the third of Fusion Jameen’s schemes. Tim Oshodi was engaged as self-build consultant, with project management and cost control provided by Survey Design Partnership and Martin Hughes, the contracts manager

, 2000

Discover Blythe Hill House, a bold retrofit of a 1970s end-of-terrace home by Whittaker Parsons and Price & Myers. A striking courtyard extension transforms the house into a light-filled, fully electric family home, showcasing how ambitious architecture, low-carbon design and affordability can come together in suburban southeast London.

Whittaker Parsons, 2025

Built in 1932 by architects Bradshaw Gass & Hope . This iconic Grade II listed venue is a unique blend of architectural elements including Art Deco, Tudor and Gothic Revival. The theatre was planned by Lewisham Metropolitan Council in the 1920s, to be an auditoria for “a variety of Civic, Social and Dramatic purposes”. It is a much loved community asset, join us for a full tour.

Bradshaw, Gass & Hope, 1932

St Andrew's is a Grade II* listed building by Philip Appleby Robson (1871–1951). It boasts a magnificent Arts and Crafts interior with rich wood carvings in the chancel and magnificent stained-glass windows by the renowned Martin Travers (1886–1948) and Lawrence Stanley Lee (1909–2011), who also has work in Coventry Cathedral.

Philip Appleby Robson, 1904

Visit the Grade II listed Corbett Community Library building. This beautifully preserved Edwardian building is rich in architectural character and heritage, featuring , an impressive dome, ornate door handles, some stained glass and a historic brass plaque. Discover the history and craftsmanship of this remarkable community landmark during your visit.

Andrew Carnegie, 1907

Join the Archibald Corbett Society for a fascinating two-hour guided walk through Catford's historic Corbett Estate. Led by ACS Secretary Ben Honeybone, you'll explore the estate's late Victorian and early Edwardian history and architecture, including visits to the Grade II listed Corbett Community Library and St Andrew's Church.

Lewisham Heritage is responsible for the collection, preservation and making available the history and heritage for Lewisham Council and its communities. While Lewisham Library is being refurbished our Heritage Reading Room is located at Catford Library. There will be a display of archive material in Meeting Room 2 and hourly tours of the Heritage Reading Room.

Owen Luder, 1967

'Povera' meaning 'poor art' in Italian, is an ongoing project made by mixed-media artist Michael Connell. In his back garden in Catford, Michael has built an unbelievable shed, fusing art and nature, that's made entirely of waste materials from skips and people's unwanted items. Exploring themes of music, family, heritage and nature, step inside the ever-evolving magic of the Povera shed.

Michael Connell, 2014

The Catford House is a newly refurbished pub and community kitchen run by GCDA. The oldest surviving building in Catford was revitalised by Hayatsu Architects as part of Lewisham Council’s town centre regeneration. Led by architect Takeshi Hayatsu, the Open House tour explores the building’s repair, exposed structure and adaptation for community use.

Hayatsu Architects, 1736

Open House of 13 Nubia Way and oral history exhibition of Europe's largest black-led community self-build for rent initiative including archive material and new video. https://sites.gold.ac.uk/inlivingmemory/tomorrow-is-built-today/

Architype, 1997