Adventure playgrounds
Works to expand Watergate School and provide a new adventure playground and multi-use games area on the Dumps site started on Monday 14 April, with the removal of the old adventure play equipment scheduled to start on Tuesday 22 April.
As part of this project, a new and improved adventure play facility will be provided, along with a high-quality multi-use games area and adjacent natural play space.
The project is expected to reach completion in late spring 2026, with play facilities available for the summer holidays and school facilities open for the start of the autumn term. Throughout the works, every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the school and local community, and youth service provision will continue onsite for as long as feasibly possible.
Dumps Adventure Playground
The Dumps is a safe and comfortable place for young people to enjoy.
As well as fun indoor facilities, the outside features a large wooden outdoor play structure built on three levels, featuring:
- ramps
- walkways
- swings rope bridges, and hideaways
- large playing fields
They are all linked and make a great place for a game of tag.
Term-time opening hours
Wednesday
- 3.15pm to 5.45pm (ages 8-19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
Saturday
- 11.15pm to 1.45pm (ages 8-19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
Site contact
Nicola Lambell, Youth Play and Community Manager
Email: Nicola.Lambell@Lewisgam.gov.uk
Location
Dumps Adventure Playground
14 Oakview Road, Bellingham, London SE6 3QF
Home Park Adventure Playground
There's lots to do at Home Park, which is sure to keep young people active and entertained. A large outdoor play structure features a trampette, walkways and a triple decker play area. There's also a sports court for basketball, netball and football games. Other activities include arts and crafts, archery and cricket.
Term-time opening hours
Wednesday
- 3.30pm to 6pm, ( ages 8 to 19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
Thursday
- 1.15pm to 3.45pm ( ages 8-19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
Site contact
Nicola Lambell, Youth Play and Community Manager
nicola.lambell@lewisham.gov.uk
Location
Home Park Adventure Playground
Winchfield Road, London, SE26 5TH
Honor Oak Adventure Playground
A fantastic, fully staffed adventure playground offers a safe environment for young people to enjoy adventurous play, make new friends, and have fun on the wooden structures. You can join in on the rope swings and rope bridges, or head indoors for a game of table tennis, as well as arts and crafts activities.
Term-time opening hours
Tuesday
- 3.30pm - 6pm, (ages 8 to 19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
Friday
- 3.30pm - 6pm (ages 8-19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
Some activities may carry a small charge (usually off-site ones).
Site contact
Nicola Lambell, Youth Play and Community Manager
Email: nicola.lambell@lewisham.gov.uk
Location
Honor Oak Adventure Playground
Turnham Rd Honor Oak, London SE4 2HU
Ladywell Fields Adventure Playground
Join in with regular activities such as outdoor climbing frame and swings, table tennis, workshops, arts and crafts, gaming, pool.
Term-time opening hours
Friday
- 3.30pm to 6pm, (ages 8-19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
Saturday
- 1.15pm to 3.45pm (ages 8-19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
Site contact
Nicola Lambell, Adventure Playground Manager
Email: Nicola.Lambell@lewisham.gov.uk
Location
Home Park Adventure Playground
Winchfield Road, London SE26 5TH
The Richard MacVicar Adventure Playground
Discover and enjoy a physically challenging yet safe wooden outdoor multi-level structure featuring a variety of unique swings. Additionally, there is an indoor area equipped with facilities for playing pool, table tennis, foosball, and board games. You can also find a multimedia space for playing on the PS5 or Nintendo Switch, watching films, engaging in arts and crafts activities, and a mini indoor football pitch.
Term-time opening hours
Monday
- 10am to 6pm, REZON8 – Free Recording Sessions, The Albany, (ages 14-25)
Tuesday
- 3.30pm to 6pm, Adventure play/youth club (ages 8-19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
- 6.10pm to 8.45pm, Adventure play/youth club (ages 8-19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
Thursday
- 10am to 5.30pm, REZON8 – Free Recording Sessions, The Albany, (ages 14-25)
- 3.30pm to 6pm, Adventure play/youth club (ages 8-19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
- 6.15pm to 8.45pm, Adventure play/youth club (ages 8-19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
Site contact
Emon Francis, Youth Play and Community Manager
Email: Emon.Francis@lewisham.gov.uk
Location
The Richard MacVicar Adventure Playground
New King Street, Deptford SE8 3JB