Rotherhithe boasts a rich waterside history, now complemented by a variety of new attractions. These include the Brunel Museum, (revealing the eighth wonder of the world), Phantom Peak (an immersive adventure), Task Master, Surrey Docks farm, Stave Hill with its unique panoramic urban views and many others.
These are set around beautiful river and dock side heritage walks, links for which are included on the site. There are burgeoning trendy cafés, bars, and a wide range of other leisure activities listed.
See our map Rotherhithe Map – 2021
Modern 150 seat theatre currently mainly used for rehearsals by Peckham Theatre
Canada Water Library, 21 Surrey Quays Rd, London SE16 7AR
theatrepeckham.co.uk/canada-water-theatre
The Finnish Church in London is a Church and Community for all the Finns who live in Great Britain and Ireland, and their friends and family. Includes a Finnish shop, cafe, catering sauna and more.
33 Albion Street SE16 7HZ
https://britannia.merimieskirkko.fi/en/
Reputedly the second busiest public library in the country
21 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7AR
https://www.southwark.gov.uk/libraries/find-a-library?chapter=5
Community theatre working with three core age groups; children, young people and older adults performing across London
https://www.londonbubble.org.uk/
One of 2 Scandinavian churches located in Rotherhithe testament to the docking connections with the area, with well maintained garden open to the public.
Albion St, London SE16 7JB
https://www.sjomannskirken.no/london/
100 Drummond Road SE16 4DG
https://www.facebook.com/PeekFreanMuseum/
An immersive open world experience
Canada Street SE16 7PJ
https://www.phantompeak.com/visit-us/plan-your-visit/
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Russia Dock was transformed in the 1980’s into a native grass area for recreational activities, a series of water channels and ponds and woodlands totaling 34.5 acres. The park still contains fascinating surviving dock features.
Salter Road SE16 Entrance – Redriff Road and Downtown Road
https://www.southwark.gov.uk/parks-and-open-spaces/parks/russia-dock-woodland
Catholic church
St Elmos Road SE16 6SD
http://ourladysurreydocks.org.uk
Church of England church rich in history
Saint Marychurch St, London SE16 4HZ
Tel 020 7394 3394
http://www.stmaryrotherhithe.org
Roman Catholic parish Church
Paradise St, London SE16 4QD
https://stpeterandtheguardianangels.com/
Unique local cinema and theatre regularly showing art house films and plays plus local research library
82 Saint Marychurch St, London SE16 4HZ
https://www.sandsfilms.co.uk/
Opened in 1869 this 63 acre park has 2 galleries, sports grounds, a bowling green, a boating lake, a bandstand and a modern cafe as well as landscaped gardens.
Gomm Road, London, SE16 2ET
https://www.southwark.gov.uk/parks-and-open-spaces/parks/southwark-park
Southwark park has 2 avant guarde community galleries the Lake and Dilston
1 Park Approach London SE16 2 UA
See website for up to date exhibitions
https://southwarkparkgalleries.org
Stave Hill Ecological Park is a 5.2-acre nature area located on the site of Stave Dock in the centre of the former Surrey Commercial Dock, a few minutes walk from historic Rotherhithe and just over the river from Canary Wharf.
Timber Pond Rd, London SE16 6AX
Unique conical 10 metre high hill with panoramic views and cast map showing the former docks, situated on the site of Russia Dock.
Timber Pond Road Se16
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Stave_Hill
Surrey Docks Farm is a working city farm and charity that enables the whole community to learn about farming, food production and the natural environment.
Live interactive experience
Canada Street SE16 7PJ
info@taskmasterliveexperience.com
This multi-generational connection centre cares for too many community activities to list here, go to their website for more information.
The Old Mortuary St Marychurch Street Rotherhithe SE16 4JE
https://www.timeandtalents.org.uk/
2.3 Miles walk along the Thames with panoramic views and no crowds!
Established in 2014, Bizzie Bodies is a community interest company that organises a wide range of creative workshops while encouraging children aged between 6 to 11 years old to learn a language by stimulating their creativity.
The Museum is celebrating 200 years since work started on the tunnel with numerous exciting events go to the website for details.
The Brunel is ‘The eighth wonder of the world’ a museum where Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the engineering legend cut his teeth currently being upgraded
Established in 1613 by Peter Hills for the education of 8 sons of seamen. Moved here in 1795
90 Saint Marychurch St, London SE16 4HZ
https://www.londonremembers.com/memorials/st-mary-rotherhithe-free-school
For numerous community activities
94-116 Southwark Park Rd., London SE16 3RD
https://www.ustsc.org.uk/almshouses/new-almshouse/
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Regular senior and junior workshops see website for dates
Southwark Park Rd., London SE16 2DD
https://southwarkparkgalleries.org/
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In the heart of Rotherhithe Street, near the River Thames warm family run bar & restaurant
Live music every Friday night 8:00 and Sunday Lunch time, check website for current dates. See Food and Drink and Posts
57 Rotherhithe St, London SE16 5EJ
https://www.theblacksmithsse16.com/
190/192 Southwark Park Road SE16 3RP
Bizzie Bodies is a community interest company that organises a wide range of creative workshops while encouraging children aged between 6 to 11 years old to learn a language by stimulating their creativity.
http://www.bizziebodies.co.uk/
Aims to share the history of Rotherhithe, Bermondsey and the surrounding area through regular speaker-led, illustrated talks (open to all) and summer historical walks (members only).
Rotherhithe and Bermondsey Local History Society (rbhistory.org.uk)
Music Lessons in Rotherhithe
Unit 3, The Hithe, 71-76 Albion Street, SE16 7JA,
www.thecyclingmusicteachers.com
Gardening at The Paper Garden and other locations
https://www.globalgeneration.org.uk/contact
seth@globalgeneration.org.uk
Regular music
Wednesday Friday night Check website for up to date info, See Food and Drink and Posts
100 Redriff Road, SE16 7LH
https://www.pacifictavern.co.uk/
Two local centers, contact direct for times and days
14th Bermondsey
2nd Deptford
48 Childers Street, SE8 5NU
jade.s@seconddeptford.org.uk
Amazing selection of world music intimately performed in interesting venues on a regular basis
One pot love learn how to prepare ‘amazing’ vegan meals
Every Monday 11 to 3
The Appleby Blue, 94/116 Southwark Park Road SE16 3RD
Luds@biglocalworks.org.uk
Apple
see website for more information
https://alexchungwellness.com/
The Arch Climbing Wall, Surrey Quays, Floor O London SE16 7LL
https://www.archclimbingwall.com/surrey-quays-centre
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Ballers Football Academy supports young players of all abilities, with a team of experienced coaches, providing a high-quality training aimed at developing members technically, tactically, socially, and physically.
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Fisher FC is a supporter owned and run football club originating from Bermondsey
Fisher Football Club, St Paul’s Stadium, Salter Road, London SE16 5EF
72 Paradise Street SE16 4QD
Reopened 2nd September
Juniors Monday 5 pm
Seniors Tuesday 7 pm
Peak Performance Health and Wellness
100 Drummond Road SE16 4DG
Richard Pups 07931 976463
100 Lower Rd, London SE16 2TU
https://southwarkleisure.co.uk/centres/seven-islands-leisure-centre/
Silverfit is a charity aimed at encouraging wellbeing and fitness for
people over the age of 45 – promoting happier and healthier ageing.
Silverfit gym and classes range from £1 to £2 for members
and £2.50 for non-members. Membership is £5 per year.
Silver cheerleading and Nordic walking
Monday 10am to 11.30am
Docklands Settlement
Rotherhithe Centre
Rotherhithe Street
SE16 5JL
Friday
10am to 12pm
Free fun sporting activities to help support older people, and those with two or more limiting long
term health conditions, dementia, mental health difficulties, limited mobility or those who are inactive,
to stay fit and healthy.
Cost: Free
rwhite@millwallcommunity.org.uk 07958 026 876
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Founded in 1908 and located at the centre of Southwark Park
Tel: 07546 969 214
https://spbc.leaguerepublic.com/index.html
Decathlon 1st floor Maritime Street SE16 7Fu
Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre has a 1 km water sports dock for sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, power boating and more. Inside there is a gym and three fitness studios
Rope St, London, SE16 7SX
Tel: 03330 050 409
Session times starting from 9 August
Tuesdays: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Fridays: 7am – 9am
Price: £9 per session
Coaching teams local and more
9 Maritime St, London SE16 7FU
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Decathlon Surrey Quays, Maritime Street SE16 7FU
https://www.flicktt.com/activities
Girls football practice Every Monday 17:00 to 18:00
Burgess Park
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Young Guns Kick Boxing