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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

Upcoming Events

Erith Kitchen 2019

17 May – 16 August 2019 | Eastern end of Pier Road, near Morrisons, Erith DA8 1BA

Enjoy more tasty treats and live music in Erith this summer! Erith Kitchen returns to Pier Road for more exciting events on Friday nights this year with more fantastic flavours […] Erith Kitchen 2019: Read more

Stay and Play at the Riverside Gardens

24 July – 26 July 2019 | Riverside Gardens, Erith

Come along to the Gardens in July for some free arts and crafts activities! Stay and Play at the Riverside Gardens: Read more

News & Views

Join us for an Open Day at 68 Pier Road!

10 April 2019

Local people are invited to give their views on the exciting improvements planned to begin in Erith in 2019, following a successful bid by the Council for a further £1.6m […] Join us for an Open Day at 68 Pier Road!: Read more

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

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 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