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The Greater Erith programme is harnessing the entrepreneurial and creative spirit in the town to bring opportunities for regeneration and growth. Read more about the Greater Erith programme
Erith. Bexley by the Thames
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Upcoming Events

Yellow Ribbons at The Exchange

21 March – 30 March 2019 | The Exchange, Walnut Tree Road, Erith

Yellow Ribbons follows the story of Cara, a young woman with dreams of becoming a professional dancer, who suffers with a debilitating gynaecological condition. Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide […] Yellow Ribbons at The Exchange: Read more

Erith Foreshore Community Clean-up

24 March 2019 | 10:00 – 15:00 | Erith Foreshore (meeting point: slipway between Riverside Gardens and Rowing Club), Erith High Street, DA8 1QY

Join Thames21, the Friends of Riverside Gardens Erith and the Army Cadet force to clean up the Thames foreshore in Erith. Volunteers are needed to take part in the ‘Great […] Erith Foreshore Community Clean-up: Read more

News & Views

The Bookstore Café – NOW OPEN!

5 February 2019

Now the Phase 1 works at Erith’s Old Carnegie Library are complete, The Bookstore Café has opened it’s doors to the public. Expect delicious homemade, locally sourced food and drinks […] The Bookstore Café – NOW OPEN!: Read more

Exciting times ahead for the Greater Erith programme

5 February 2019

Following the news at the end of 2018 that the Council’s bid for further funding from the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund to continue the programme was successful, we’ve […] Exciting times ahead for the Greater Erith programme: Read more

Phase 1 works complete at Erith’s Old Carnegie Library

31 January 2019

The first phase of refurbishment work on Erith’s iconic Carnegie Building is complete. Local company, The Exchange, is set to officially occupy the building from 1 February. Council officers have […] Phase 1 works complete at Erith’s Old Carnegie Library: Read more

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Places to visit

The Carnegie Building

Erith’s old Carnegie Library has re-opened as The Exchange following a renovation programme funded by London Borough of Bexley and the Mayor of London. Visit to find The Bookstore Cafe and an exiciting programme of heritage and cultural events.

More about The Exchange

The Bookstore Cafe

The Bookstore Cafe is now open in Erith’s Old Library. Led by talented local chef Marina Power, the cafe will offers a fresh, tasty and zero-waste menu.

For opening times and more information visit The Exchange’s website.

The Pier

Walk along Erith’s iconic pier and take in the views of wide open skies over the River Thames.

More about The Pier

The Lighthouse

The Erith Lighthouse is a pink and blue temporary structure which hosted a programme of fantastic events in Summer 2017.

More about The Lighthouse

Pier Road

Keep an eye on the area at the eastern end of Pier Road this Summer – a number of exciting events will be popping up! Follow Greater Erith on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date