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Celebrating Bexley

A year of culture and heritage

This year offers us all the chance to get to know Bexley’s rich cultural and creative scene like never before. #CelebratingBexley is an exciting festival spanning 2025 - the year of Danson Park’s centenary, Crossness Pumping Station’s 160th anniversary, the borough’s own 60th birthday and the 500th anniversary of Lesnes Abbey’s closure.

The programme brings a vibrant mix of music, performing arts, exhibitions, crafts and more, with events spread across Bexley, showcasing the diverse arts, cultural and heritage organisations that make the borough special. From indoor exhibitions to outdoor performances, these events will shine a spotlight on the people and places that shape Bexley’s unique identity.

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As well as showcasing Bexley’s vibrant cultural scene, #CelebratingBexley highlights our green spaces, waterways and outdoor venues with events set in locations like Danson Park, Lesnes Abbey Woods and by the river Thames.

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Councillor Cafer Munur, Cabinet Member for Place Shaping said:

Bexley is one of London and the South-East’s best-kept secrets, with an incredible range of cultural treasures and stunning green spaces. It’s a place where creativity thrives, home to world-class theatre training and a growing hub for digital talent. #CelebratingBexley is a perfect opportunity for residents and visitors alike to explore the borough’s creative potential’’

Local residents and visitors can engage with a wide range of hands-on activities, from craft workshops to historical tours of Bexley’s iconic landmarks. There’s something for everyone, making 2025 the perfect time to explore and discover Bexley’s hidden gems.

#CelebratingBexley showcases our creative individuals and industries, highlighting local talent and fostering new opportunities for collaboration. The festival offers a platform for emerging artists, musicians and performers to share their work, as well as workshops designed to nurture the next generation of creatives.

#CelebratingBexley offers many opportunities for you, your friends and family to get involved. From collaborative art projects to volunteer-led performances, everyone can contribute to making this year-long celebration a true reflection of Bexley’s diverse and vibrant community.

Go to our What’s On page for Celebrating Bexley events on offer.

For full details on the events throughout the year, and how you can get involved - or follow our social media channels for the latest news.

Visit Celebrating Bexley

Lots to celebrate in Erith

The Council has been working with local people and partners to deliver some impressive improvements in Erith, making the most of its riverside location, highlighting what a great place it is to live, work and visit.

At Riverside Gardens works are really starting to take shape. The re-landscaping of the gardens, bringing residents and visitors closer to the River Thames with new seating, a playground and outdoor fitness zone, as well as a community gardening area will be complete in the Spring. The gardens are expected to reopen in the coming months.

Work is also on track to be completed at 68 Pier Road which is being transformed into a multi-use community space.

The new space will be known locally as 68 following a public vote. It will have a kitchen, a hireable events area and meeting rooms plus a Changing Places toilet facility. There will also be an indoor courtyard that local people can use to meet and relax that will also be used for outdoor community events.

With works to improve Walnut Tree Road for pedestrians and vehicles expected to be complete by this summer there will be plenty to celebrate in Erith in 2025.

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Councillor Cafer Munur, Cabinet Member for Place Shaping

Cabinet Member for Growth,
Cllr Cafer Munur

Cabinet Member for Growth Cllr Cafer Munur said:

It is brilliant to see how the improvements in Erith are shaping up and how the area is being transformed.

These enhancements will help make this riverside town even more attractive to local people, businesses and visitors.”

To keep up to date with the improvements and find out more about the community celebration event.

Visit the Greater Erith website