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Greater Erith: Where ideas and inspiration flow
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
For those who harbour community and togetherness. For the dreamers and the doers and the wayfarers. Read more about Erith

In July 2020 we published our initial design for a refreshed Riverside Gardens in Erith. The design was based on feedback and the four themes we developed with local people […] Report and Feedback on Initial Riverside Gardens Design and Themes: Read more

Give your views on designs for Riverside Gardens, Erith

3 July 2020

Local people are being asked to help shape improvements to Erith’s Riverside Gardens. The initial designs by the landscape architect, Erect Architecture, are based on feedback from the public from various events and activities since the beginning of […] Give your views on designs for Riverside Gardens, Erith: Read more

Putting Erith’s Old Library back at the heart of the community

25 February 2020

London Borough of Bexley and The Exchange have successfully secured National Lottery funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore the entire Grade II listed Old Carnegie Library in […] Putting Erith’s Old Library back at the heart of the community: Read more

Contact us

Use the form below to get in touch if you have comments or queries about the Greater Erith programme. You can also use this form to submit details of any events happening in Erith and we may list them in the ‘Events’ section:

Places to visit

The Exchange

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. Enjoy their delicious, locally sourced food for breakfast and lunch with rotating evening menus and events.

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.

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The Lighthouse

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

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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