a chance to explore the river and meet the wildlife, from mitten crabs and flounders to butterflies and toadlets, discover a hidden world right on you

About

Creekside Discovery Centre's annual Open Day is a FREE event with a chance to explore the river and meet the wildlife, from mitten crabs and flounders to butterflies and toadlets, discover a hidden world right on your doorstep.

There will be activities on land and the beach with crab racing, prizes, quizzes and games for all the family, plus
local archaeology, and a chance to speak to experts about creek fish and wildlife with the conservationists and guests from The Royal Parks Mission Invertebrate Team!

Food is available from Dookies Caribbean Grill - chicken/fish and vegan – £1 per ticket per person for first 100 portions, which will be released throughout the day.

Book online or turn up on the day.

Book Tickets

Book Tickets Online

Open Day at Creekside

Type:Outdoor Event

Close window

Call direct on:

Tel+44 (0)20 8692 9922

Opening Times

Sorry, this event has passed

What's Nearby

  1. St Alfege is the Anglican parish church in the centre of Greenwich. There has been a…

    0.5 miles away
  2. University of Greenwich Galleries consists of three exhibition spaces on the Greenwich…

    0.52 miles away
  3. Greenwich’s Fan Museum is the only museum in the UK devoted to the history of fans and…

    0.54 miles away
  4. Greenwich Theatre is one of London’s foremost Off-West End theatres, working on a local,…

    0.55 miles away
  1. Cutty Sark is the last surviving tea clipper and the fastest ship of its time. Now an…

    0.57 miles away
  2. AHOY! Children's Gallery at National Maritime Museum is a fun-filled children’s gallery…

    0.68 miles away
  3. Bring your little ones to National Maritime Museum to steer a ship, fire a cannon and…

    0.68 miles away
  4. The National Maritime Museum holds the world’s largest maritime collection telling…

    0.68 miles away
  5. Explore the Ocean Court at the National Maritime Museum.

    0.69 miles away
  6. With access to the Old Royal Naval College's jaw-dropping Painted Hall, a climb up The…

    0.7 miles away
  7. The Painted Hall is a true masterpiece, boasting one of the most spectacular Baroque…

    0.72 miles away
  8. Sir Christopher Wren's riverside masterpiece: a British landmark encompassing some of the…

    0.74 miles away
  9. The Queen’s House is home to an internationally renowned art collection, Inigo Jones’…

    0.75 miles away
  10. The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Still an…

    0.76 miles away
  11. Make the most of your day out with a Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass and get access to…

    0.82 miles away
  12. The Royal Observatory Greenwich is home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the Prime…

    0.82 miles away
Previous Next

Recently Viewed

  1. Christmas Ceilidh

    Type

    Dance - Traditional

    Dance away at this festive shindig! Head of Woolwich Works for a Christmas ceilidh (pronounced…

  2. DIY Jesmonite Crafts

    Type

    Workshop/Course

    Welcome to The Riversop's Jesmonite course, designed for those eager to explore the world of DIY…

  3. Othello by William Shakespeare

    Type

    Live entertainment

    Who needs Scandi noir when you’ve got Shakespeare?

    O, beware, my lord, of jealousy: it is the…

  4. William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night

    Type

    Theatre

    A captivating open-air performance of Twelfth Night.

    Heartbreak Productions brings…

  5. Fiona Veacock’s Christmas Decorations Workshop

    Type

    Workshop/Course

    Join this festive and family-oriented ceramics workshop with local artist Fiona Veacock at Old…

  6. Kids Summer Splash

    Type

    Children's Activity Event

    Kids Summer Splash returns to the Royal Docks all throughout August with delightful outdoor…