Deptford Area Guide
A locals' guide to Deptford
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"The name Greenwich is derived from "green harbour", and can trace its population back to the Bronze Age. The Vikings under Ethelred the Unready anchored here in the Thames for over three years as they attacked the surrounding area."
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What locals say about Deptford
“I love Deptford because it is near to Greenwich and not far from Surrey Quays, and affordable unlike the 2 places mentioned.”
Tze-May
“It feels safe, people have lived here for years so it's a nice community! With local businesses and nice spots to walk to, with great green areas.”
F.C.
Activities near Deptford
Underground Sounds
A chance to check out up-and-coming bands on London's underground music scene.
Squangey Bobbins
New Cross Live presents Squangey Bobbins Margate Rock band that have the raw energy of The Jam, wit of Arctic Monkeys and the chaos of The Libertines. They broke into the charts as part of the compilation album Brits and Pieces 2 which hit the number 52 spot in the official UK charts. The album saw support from the likes of Frank Turner, The Subways and Robert Carlyle. They have also had music played on BBC radio, being likened to Foo Fighters. Https://www.Facebook.Com/squangeybobbins \+ more tba Sunday 4th January New Cross Inn 14 + (under 16s with an Adult) Tickets £8 adv £11 otd Presented by New Cross Live. This is an 14+ eventRead more
Dookie Vs Blinked 182
Green Day and Blink 182 tribute bands.
The House Always Wins Album Launch
Neuronspoiler celebrates the release of their fourth full length studio album "The House Always Wins" with an album launch show and party on Saturday 28th February 2026 at The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA Joining the occasion will be special guests Death Valley Knights.Read more
Imaginary Dreamers Ep Launch Party
New Cross Live Presents 'Light Of Day' EP Launch Party Imaginary Dreamers London based unique alternative rock. The Ancient Unknown Heavy fusion rock band currently residing on Earth. The Slow Cooked Bears Alternative rock trio served with dashes of shoegaze and punk. Luna Lacuna Strongly lyrical alt rock band with high energy and fluid dynamics traversing genres. Nova Halo Dreamy noise rock/alternative pop from a revolving live collective. Sunday 8th December 2024 New Cross Inn £7 ADV / £10 OTD Doors 6pm 14+, U16s with an adult Presented by New Cross Inn. 14+, U16s must be accompanied by an adult.Read more
Le Light, Dread FM
Le Light Equal parts nostalgic and futuristic and packed full of this insatiable and effortlessly charming zest, Le Light‘s gorgeous synthpop sound is as confounding and contradictory as it is riotously fun and dynamic, and makes for some of the most carefree and intoxicating work that we have discovered in recent times. Dread FM Master bop blaster. 0121Kristie Sandwich artist + regular artist. New Cross Live presents 14+ under 16's to be accompanied by an adultRead more
Crywank
Self-releasing eight albums in sixteen years and touring relentlessly around the world, Crywank have built a reputation for scrappy lo-fi recordings and chaotic, genre-bending live shows. Crywank was formed by songwriter Jay Clayton in 2009, on the same day they first picked up a guitar. Even though they did not yet know how to play or record their early music properly, it gained far more attention online than expected and soon became a serious musical endeavour. Eventually joined by percussionist Dan Watson (Bombstrap, Denim & Leather, ex-Gnod) and bass player Jules Noel (Guard Petal, ex-Chastity), Crywank moved from simple outsider-folk to more complex and bizarre compositions, while maintaining a commitment to exploring sadness in an often blunt and humorous way. Presented by Rise. This is an 14+ eventRead more
About Deptford
Deptford is an area on the south bank of the River Thames in south-east London. It is named after a ford of the River Ravensbourne, and from the mid 16th century to the late 19th was home to Deptford Dockyard, the first of the Royal Dockyards. There are several green spaces in the area, the largest being Brookmill Park, Deptford Park, Ferranti Park, Pepys Park and Sayes Court Park.
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