Welcome to Thamesmead

Thamesmead is a district located in the London Borough of Bexley and the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames and is known for its unique architecture and urban planning. The area was developed in the 1960s and 1970s as a solution to London's housing crisis, and it was designed to be a self-contained community with its own amenities and facilities. Today, Thamesmead is home to over 45,000 people and is a diverse and vibrant part of Greater London.

One of the most distinctive features of Thamesmead is its architecture. The area is known for its Brutalist style, which is characterized by its use of raw concrete and geometric shapes. The buildings in Thamesmead were designed to be functional and affordable, but they also have a unique aesthetic that sets them apart from other parts of London. Many of the buildings are arranged in a series of interconnected blocks, which creates a sense of community and encourages social interaction.

Thamesmead is also home to a number of green spaces and parks. The area is situated on the banks of the River Thames, which provides a beautiful backdrop for outdoor activities. There are several parks and nature reserves in the area, including Southmere Lake and Crossness Nature Reserve. These green spaces provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life and are popular with residents and visitors alike. Overall, Thamesmead is a unique and fascinating part of Greater London that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Mist

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Wind: 2.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School Details
Discovery Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Sarah Harvey
Battery Road
Greenwich
Thamesmead
London
Greater London
SE28 0JN
02088552470
School Website
Woolwich Polytechnic School For Girls
Free Schools
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Ms Lizaan Williams
1 Birchdene Drive
Thamesmead
SE28 8RF
2080592800
School Website
Heronsgate Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Stephen Harris
Whinchat Road
Greenwich
London
Greater London
SE28 0EA
02083170809
School Website
Woolwich Polytechnic School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mr Tom Lawrence
Hutchins Road
Thamesmead
Thamesmead
Greater London
SE28 8AT
02083107000
School Website
St Pauls Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Sheila Ward
Finchale Road
Abbey Wood
Abbey Wood
Greater London
SE2 9PX
02083113868
School Website
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Bernadette Greally
Mottisfont Road
Abbey Wood
Abbey Wood
Greater London
SE2 9LY
02083105394
School Website
De Lucy Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kerry Lodge
Cookhill Road
Abbey Wood
Abbey Wood
Greater London
SE2 9PD
02083105290
School Website
Hawksmoor School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr James Thompson
Bentham Road
Thamesmead
London
SE28 8AS
2083102140
School Website
St Patricks Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms M Murphy
Griffin Road
Plumstead
Plumstead
Greater London
SE18 7QG
02088543881
School Website
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mary Rooney
Cole Close
Thamesmead
Thamesmead
Greater London
SE28 8GB
02083101699
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Plumstead
Walmer Terrace, Plumstead, Greater London, SE18 7EA
0.85 Miles
Woolwich
Dial Arch Square, Major Draper Street, Woolwich, Greater London, SE18 6GD
1.08 Miles
Woolwich Arsenal
Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, Greater London, SE18 6EU
1.17 Miles
Abbey Wood
Wilton Road, Abbey Wood, Greater London, SE2 9RH
1.47 Miles
Woolwich Dockyard
Belson Road, Woolwich, Greater London, SE18 5JY
1.75 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Travel Point
0870 240 3991
46 Battery Rd, London, Greater London, SE28 0JT
0.12 Miles
Thamesmead Central Cars
020 8312 3111
16A Joyce Dawson Way, London, Greater London, SE28 8RA
0.73 Miles
Stealth Executive Chauffeur Service
020 8331 0387
The Royal Arsenal, London, Greater London, SE18 6RS
0.88 Miles
Beta Cars
07960 170417
146 Plumstead Rd, London, Greater London, SE18 7DY
0.89 Miles
Naija Cars
020 8465 7770
136 Plumstead Road, London, Greater London, SE18 7DY
0.89 Miles
Swift Transfer
020 8331 0968
15 Seymour St, London, Greater London, SE18 6SX
0.92 Miles
Amber Cars
020 8316 1000
60 Plumstead High Street, London, Greater London, SE18 1SL
0.94 Miles
Lik's Pop Cars
020 8854 0077
2 Brewery Road, London, Greater London, SE18 7PT
1.20 Miles
Liks Top Cars
020 8855 7776
2A Brewery Road, London, Greater London, SE18 7PT
1.20 Miles
Abba Cars
020 7476 6666
3 Woodman Parade, London, Greater London, E16 2LL
1.24 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Battery Road (R)
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Battery Road (L)
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Warepoint Drive / Merbury Road
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Goldfinch Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
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113 Nathan Way
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30 Birchdene Drive
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Nathan Way Thamesmead Sdo
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
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Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Winchat Road
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
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Joyce Dawson Way Tso
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Panfield Rd
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Sewell Rd / Devonish Rd
Collection Today available until:09:00
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82 Walmer Terrace
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Mottisfont Rd
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Fishguard Way
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Skeffington Street / Tom Cribb Rd (L)
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
At Medics
020 83195880
4-5 Thames Reach
Thamesmead
London
SE28 0NY
Heronsgate Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
1A Goosander Way
London
SE28 0ER
Heronsgate Medical Centre
1A Goosander Way
London
Greater London
SE28 0ER
Gallions Reach Health Centre
020 83335000
Thamesmead Med Associates
Gallions Reach Health Ctr
Bentham Road
Thamesmead
SE28 8BE
Bannockburn Surgery
020 88555540
20-22 Bannockburn Road
Plumstead
London
SE18 1ES
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Local Stores

FR Abbeywood
182 Eynsham Drive
Abbeywood
London
Greater London
SE2 9PS
Store Website
0.95 miles
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SPAR - Eastham Service Station
194-200 High St S
London
E6 3RR
02084722233
Store Website
2.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Goddard Veterinary Group
8A Joyce Dawson Way
Thamesmead
London
SE28 8RA
020 8311 5407
Thamesmead@goddardvetgroup.co.uk
Website
0.76 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Thamesmead Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Freda Powell Centre
1C Eynsham Drive
Thamesmead
London
SE2 9RQ
020 8311 6695
Website
1.27 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Vets Now (Thamesmead)
1C Eynsham Drive
Thamesmead
London
SE2 9RQ
020 8310 7713
thamesmeadclinic@vets-now.com
Website
1.27 miles
Amenities
Referrals only
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Medivet Woolwich
171 Powis Street
London
SE18 6JL
020 8855 9977
woolwich@medivet.co.uk
Website
1.38 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

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Companion Care (Beckton) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home
Gateway Retail Park
Clapsgate Lane
London
E6 6LG
0208 507 3904
beckton@companioncare.co.uk
Website
1.66 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Aspen Veterinary Surgery
139 Woolwich Road
Upper Abbey Wood
London
SE2 0DW
020 8311 5990
info@aspenvets.com
2.20 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Danson Park Bexley
This Is A Well Pathed Walk With A Few Wooded Areas. This Park Is Very Popular And Is Sometimes Used For Sports, There Are Also Funfairs Held There And A Playground.
83 Danson Ln
Welling
Lancashire
DA16 2BQ
3.15 miles

There Are A Few Entrances To The Park.
Location
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Hall Place Cray
A Flat Walk With The River Cray Running Through The Middle. During The Spring And Summer The Front Fields Are Used By Footballers A Lot. During The Winter This Walk Can Be Very Wet!
Hall Place
Dartford
Bexley
DA5 1PQ
4.69 miles

Location
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Foots Cray Meadows
A Wide Area Mainly On The Flat, Open Fields To Walking Through Woods, A Lovely Stream For Dogs To Play In That’S Not Deep.
26 Rectory Ln
Sidcup
Lancashire
DA14 5BP
5.39 miles

Small Car Park, Usually Plenty Of Room.
Location
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Foots Cray Meadows
Foots Cray Meadows
Lancashire
5.49 miles

Location
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Foots Cray Meadows
A Fairly Flat Series Of Meadows With A River Running Through It. Bridle Path At Certain Points And Some Wildlife Protected Areas.
2 Rectory Ln
Lancashire
5.49 miles

Location
what3words
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Urban Canalside In East London
Great Walk Along The Canal To Victoria Park
Carr St
London
Lancashire
E14 7FD
5.58 miles

Dlr To Limehouse Or Park At Bottom End Of Carr St To Join Canal Path
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