What is this service?
The Exchange is a community-led arts & crafts organisation that uses the heritage of our home, Erith’s Grade II listed Old Library, to inspire new programmes and activities that bring people together and demonstrate the power of community craft and action.
Whether you are looking for a great day out, or to join us on our mission for community-led change, there is a place for you here and we would love to welcome you.
Explore our heritage building, take time in our beautiful garden (designed by award-winning designer Sarah Price), discover our work and our Workshops, and grab a coffee in our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar.
We also hold regular events, including Garden and Building Tours - check out our What’s On page for details.
Our doors are open for all to use our 'Town Square' - the main space at The Exchange - every Thursday to Saturday from 10:30am to pm.
Good to know
- Cost: Free
- How to get here:
BY BIKE
There are cycle racks at The Exchange, both near The Garden Room entrance and at the other side of the building. We are very close to the Thames Path and on the Green Chain Walk
BY CAR
There is pay-for parking on Walnut Tree Road (free after 5:30pm and on Sundays), or you can park for free at Morrisons for up to 2 hours (a 5 minute walk away). There is also an electric charging station on Walnut Tree Road.
BY TRAIN
The Exchange is a 2 minute walk from Erith Station. Exit the station, follow the road under the bridge and walk past the front of London South East College. Continue up the steps and across the road, and you have made it. Trains come from London Bridge and London Waterloo, and continue through to Dartford and Gravesend.
BY BUS
The 229 (towards Thamesmead), 99 (towards Bexleyheath) and 469 (towards Queen Elizabeth Hospital) stop directly outside The Old Library; and additional routes available from Erith Town Centre (a 2 minute walk away).
What people say
"There is a wonderful calming effect, just from spending time at The Exchange." "Very quickly I physically feel relaxed and happy."
