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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 Christmas Tree Festival

13 December – 15 December 2019 | Christ Church, Erith, DA8 3AN

Visit the beautiful Christ Church to see the pews filled with real Christmas trees decorated by the local community. Don’t miss this popular annual festival! Festival opening times and […] Erith Christmas Tree Festival: Read more

The Waste-Less Market

14 December 2019 | 11:00 – 15:00 | The Exchange, The Old Library, Walnut Tree Road

The Waste-Less Market returns for its final market of the year at The Exchange where stallholders will be showcasing and selling their sustainable goods. The Exchange will be showcasing its […] The Waste-Less Market: Read more

News & Views

Have your say on Erith transport improvements

16 September 2019

The council wants to hear from local people about how we can enhance the public areas, streets and key junctions in Erith town centre. The consultation runs until 30 September. […] Have your say on Erith transport improvements: Read more

Erith Pier Festival returns on Saturday 21 September!

13 September 2019

Enjoy a last blast of summer as the Erith Pier festival returns to the riverside on 21 September 11am – 9pm with a circus theme. Sample delicious street food, and […] Erith Pier Festival returns on Saturday 21 September!: Read more

Enhancing Erith’s Riverside

3 September 2019

More than 200 local people responded to a recent survey to tell the Council their ideas to improve Riverside Gardens in Erith. A further 180 people took part in ideas […] Enhancing Erith’s Riverside: 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