Deptford is becoming a cultural, entertainment and leisurely hot-spot, particularly for families. With a wide variety of eateries, expansive green areas and a strong community feel, life in Deptford is one of vibrance. So, what would a fun-filled day in the life of a family living in Deptford look like?
Time for School and Work
A very important element of family routine is school and work. The main local schools in Deptford, Deptford Park Primary and Deptford Green Secondary have excellent facilities and wonderful teachers providing children with a safe place to learn.
For those who have left remote working behind, a seamless commute to the office is crucial. Deptford is a transport hub with a busy DLR and train station taking you to numerous areas of Central London in a matter of minutes. With many bus stations too, you are never far from public transport.
Moving on to a typical weekend day in Deptford, we have a collection of things that show the opportunities, amenities and facilities of this wonderful area.
Coffee Date
Start the day with a cosy cup of coffee at The Greenhouse Deptford, an independent, sustainable-focused café which has local love at its core. Using locally sourced products and running on renewable green energy, this sweet spot is the ideal place for a latte and catching up with friends.
Stroll through the Park
Energised by your coffee, take a walk through one of the many beautiful open spaces of Deptford. Deptford Park is a tranquil space to take a moment to breathe and with a football pitch, playground, benches and a wide path around the edge, it is a great place for all ages.
The Family Shop
If the next job on the to-do list is the family shop you will be spoilt for choice in Deptford. All your favourites: Aldi, Tesco and Iceland, are nearby as well as great local shops too such as Arapina bakery and WH Wellbeloved butchers.
Get Active
Deptford is filled with leisure facilities, gyms, kid’s clubs and sports societies.
Wavelengths Leisure Centre is the go-to for Deptford locals with a 50-station gym, fitness classes, soft play for little ones and a refurbished swimming pool with an additional pool dedicated for toddlers and parents.
Stop for a Bite to Eat
After an active day, it is time to eat! Sometimes finding a place suitable for the whole family can be a challenge but Deptford Market Yard is your answer to the great ‘where shall we eat?’ debate. Filled with independent restaurants and cafes, the Market Yard is a vibrant and fun venue for all.
For those rare parents-only nights out, visit Tila, a destination offering cocktails, delicious small plates and a relaxing ambience.
Evening Entertainment
One of Deptford’s greatest venues, The Albany, has entertaining at its core and shows why Lewisham has been named this year’s London Borough for Culture. As an exceptional arts centre which provides a safe space for members of the community to be creative, inspirational and simply themselves, this flourishing hub offers four unique performing spaces for locals to enjoy.
Alternatively, head to the Trinity Laban Theatre where everything from a symphonic orchestra, to captivating guitar performances to youth dance crews, are showcased.
In reality, fitting all of this into one day would be a push, so why not move here and experience the wonders of Deptford at your own pace. Lewisham Homes’ No. 1 Creekside is an exciting development offering an exclusive collection of 34 new shared ownership homes and 22 affordable homes within walking distance of all the conveniences and services above.