Bellingham Gateway Youth and Community Centre
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.
Term-time opening hours
Monday
- 6.15pm to 7.45pm, Trinity Laban, (ages 11-16)
Tuesday
Wednesday
- 6.45pm to 8pm, Scouts, (ages 10-14)
Thursday
- 6.15pm to 8.30pm, Youth club, (ages 8-19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
Friday
- 2.45pm to 5.30pm, Youth club, (ages 8-12 and up to 13 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
- 6.15pm to 8.45pm, Youth club, (ages 13-19 and up to 25 for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
Activities
Regular activities include:
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table tennis
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cooking
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roller-skating
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arts and crafts
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homework support
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gaming
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pool
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IT and computer sessions
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football
Site contact
Linda Quarcoo, Youth, Play & Community Manager
Email: Linda.Quarcoo@lewisham.org.uk
Location
Bellingham Gateway Youth & Community Centre
185 Brookehowse Road Bellingham London SE6 3TT