things to celebrate about Lewisham

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Our culture

Move over the West End, Lewisham is bursting with creativity. The borough is home to over 3,000 visual artists, not to mention an amazing street art scene. Our year as London Borough of Culture is showing the power of creativity to connect us and create positive change in our communities.

Our vibrant foodie scene

Lewisham is proudly one of London’s most diverse boroughs, with over 170 languages spoken. Nowhere has this melting pot of cultures had more influence than our vibrant food scene – with cafes, restaurants and markets serving up authentic favourites from all over the world.

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Our musical heritage

Planning to put on a creative event in 2022? You can submit the details on wearelewisham.com.

Remember to check the website regularly for more community events as they are announced. There is load shappening across the borough, all year round, for all ages!

watching the sunset? Come along to this weekly food festival, every Thursday throughout the summer, 3–10pm.

Beckenham Place Mansion, Beckenham, BR3 1SY. FREE to enter.

Until December

WS Yoga for Everyone – Free Community Class

A weekly free community class suitable for all levels, including beginners. The classes will be Hatha or Vinyasa Flow based. Booking is essential as places are limited.

Blackheath Yoga, 35 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath SE3 0BU. FREE.

Our parks and green spaces

From large, wild spaces like Beckenham Place Park to a huge concentration of micro, community-led gardening projects – we’re proud of our award-winning green spaces.

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Our people

It really is the energy and creativity of our residents that make our borough what it is. Lewisham has a proud history of standing up for equality, with local trailblazers past and present leading the way. As the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, we are proud of our diversity and welcoming spirit.

From Sound System pioneers Saxon Sound to Blur and Kate Bush, from afrobeat to punk and jazz, the music that has sprung from Lewisham has gone on to shape and influence the music scene in London, the UK and internationally.

Get involved

Discover something new this summer!

Lewisham has so many distinct neighbourhoods to explore, brimming with hidden gems – from top nights out to great places to take the kids.

Thinking of a day trip this summer? The answer may be closer than you think. From Downham to Deptford, why not stay local and explore one of our borough’s lively neighbourhoods (it’s better for the climate too!)