Find out what to see and do this year across the borough
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See what's on over the coming months in Bexley
Night of the Basilosaurus Lantern Making Workshop
Join artist Miyuki Kasahara at Central Library to delve into the ancient Eocene sea in a workshop to create marine lanterns for a parade through Bexleyheath in 2026. Drop in sessions on Saturdays and Sundays throughout January from 10 January.
All ages welcome drop-in, free.
Bringing Light to Mental Health
On Saturday 10 Jan, join Centrepieces at Hall Place for a free day of creative connection focused on well-being. Help create 3 unique light-themed installations that will be lit up at dusk!
Birdsong at Hall Place and Gardens
Join Birdsong, the newly formed choir from Bexley's own Bird College, for an afternoon of vocal mastery at the iconic Hall Place and Gardens on Saturday 10 January from 2pm to 4.30pm.
An Evening with Pinter
Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre presents an evening of Harold Pinter, one of Britain's best loved contemporary playwrights, running from 10 to 17 January! Enjoy three short plays, each from different decades of his esteemed career!
Lakeside Garden Club: Banner Making Workshop
Artist Marcus Orlandi invites the Lakeside Garden Club to design, imagine, and create a new communal banner inspired by the community garden at the Lakeside Centre. Book your free spot for this workshop on Saturday 17 January from 11am to 1pm.
Educating Deptford
Join Dr John Price at Central Library on Saturday 17 January and learn about the Deptford Ragged School, founded in 1844, the heart of working-class Deptford.
'Beuys' Film Screening and Ackroyd and Harvey in Conversation
Enjoy a rare screening of filmmaker Andres Veiel's documentary Beuys to celebrate the planting of a new circle of seven oak trees in Thamesmead, find out more about the inspiration behind the project! A post-screening conversation with Heather and Dan, hosted by Nicolas Ehler, Director of the Goethe-Institute London will also take place. Wednesday 21 January at 6.30pm at The Nest, Cygnet Square.
Burns Night
On Saturday 24 January, enjoy a delicious celebration of famed poet Robert Burns at Hall Place! With a 4 course Scottish inspired meal and a whisky chaser while a piper entertains!
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
On Saturday 24 Jan, join the RSPB Bexley Group and be part of ‘the world’s largest garden wildlife survey' at Hall Place and Gardens! Every year, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers like to take part, helping to build a picture of how garden birds are faring.
Beuys' Acorns: The Seventh Oak
See the culmination of renowned artists Ackroyd and Harvey’s project to bring a circle of oaks to Thamesmead at this atmospheric community gathering on Thursday 29 January, from 5.30pm! Expect an atmospheric evening with the new oaks beautifully illuminated, creative activities available and the Thamesmead Community Choir performing.
Lakeside Garden Club: Banner Making Workshop
Artist Marcus Orlandi invites the Lakeside Garden Club to design, imagine, and create a new communal banner inspired by the community garden at the Lakeside Centre. Book your free spot for this workshop on Sat 31 January from 11am to 1pm.