Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday - Saturday, 10:30am - 4pm.

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Open Thursday - Saturday 10:30am - 4pm.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday - Saturday, 10:30am - 4pm.

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Open Thursday - Saturday 10:30am - 4pm.

Discover your inner strength and serenity in our Saturday morning yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. 

Natasha’s popular yoga sessions blend poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please emailnatasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday - Saturday, 10:30am - 4pm.

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Open Thursday - Saturday 10:30am - 4pm.

Spring is the season of renewal and some of the most powerful medicinal plants are quietly waking up right now, many of them growing in gardens and green spaces you walk past every day.

In this hands-on two-hour workshop, Medical Herbalist Jola Kaczmarek will guide you through the garden at The Exchange to discover spring herbs in their natural setting, helping you to identify them, understand what they do, and why they've been used for centuries across cultures worldwide.

We'll then gather inside to taste a freshly prepared herbal infusion together. You'll explore the art of organoleptics, the practice of reading a plant through your senses, one of the oldest and most intuitive ways of understanding plant medicine.

You'll leave with a handout and a tea to take home, practical knowledge you can use straight away, and the confidence to bring a little plant medicine into your daily routine.

No experience needed — just curiosity!

£15 | Booking essential - use the ‘Book Here’ button below to book direct.

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday - Saturday, 10:30am - 4pm.

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Open Thursday - Saturday 10:30am - 4pm.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday - Saturday, 10:30am - 4pm.

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

***Special Here Comes the Sun opening hours***

Bexley Brewery's pop-up bar is back at this year’s Here Comes The Sun spring festival in partnership with The Exchange! 

Pouring keg and cask beer brewed locally by the Bexley Brewery family, ciders from local makers, spirts, soft drinks & more.

Enjoy a drink in the beautiful old library building whilst listening to talented musicians or get involved with one of the many workshops over the weekend! 

Want to find out more about Bexley Brewery? Follow their social media @bexleybrewery (Facebook, Instagram & X) or www.bexleybrewery.co.uk

Last orders - 9:30PM

Here Comes the Sun favourites PowerCrust Pizza by Valentino are popping up with us again for the festival weekend, offering delicious sourdough pizza Friday to Sunday!

Find them on the Terrace outside The Garden Room and experience the taste of Naples!

Friday | 6PM - 9:30PM

Saturday | Midday - 9:30PM

Sunday | Midday - 5PM

Join our Head Gardener, Selina Ozanne, for a special evening tour of our beautiful garden, designed by Sarah Price. Though small, this young but rapidly developing garden has several areas with distinct atmospheres and an incredible diversity of planting, united by Sarah's painterly eye.

The garden will be in full spring bloom, this is prime time to come and see the tulip display…and maybe take time for a glass of wine on the terrace too!

Meet on the Garden Room terrace.

FREE | Limited capacity, so book early to avoid disappointment! | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Join Kathy Leaf on Saturday morning for a free 50-minute introduction session working through Shibashi Set 1 and other Qigong exercises to coincide with World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2026.

Shibashi, which means 18 movements in Mandarin, can be viewed as a fusion incorporating elements of both Tai Chi and Qigong (energy practice or cultivation). It is a mindful, moving meditation and is safe for all ages and abilities. Set 1 Shibashi can be completed sitting or standing.

FREE | Book your spot! | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

***Special Here Comes the Sun opening hours***

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

***Special Here Comes the Sun opening hours***

Discover your inner strength and serenity with this special FREE morning yoga session as part of our Here Comes the Sun festival. Run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi, this class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. 

Natasha’s popular yoga sessions blend poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To find out more and to book your space, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

FREE | Book your spot! | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Our ‘Little Book Stop’ is a community resource for sharing stories. It was installed in September 2025 as part of Penguin’s 90 Little Book Stops project, and The Exchange was selected from over 2,000 applications. It has been a joy to see so many people using it!

During Here Comes the Sun, the Book Stop will be expanding into a pop-up book corner, so be sure to come by, browse the collection, take a book or leave a book.

FREE | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Join Kemi for a hands-on Knitting Workshop!

Explore the art of colour composition through creative colour windings before diving into the fundamentals of hand knitting. Perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts, this session offers a relaxed, supportive space to experiment with colour, texture, and technique.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created your own knitted coaster(s) and gained a solid understanding of colour composition.

Kemi is an award-winning knitwear designer based in SE London. Her work tells stories through material, culture, and craft, drawing inspiration from traditional West African textile practices.

Suitable for ages 12+. 

FREE | Book your spot! | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Come along to our Timber Workshop to try your hand at woodcarving and carve your own characterful sun!

Inspired by expressive medieval designs, this hands-on workshop will guide you through using chisels and a mallet to bring your limewood carving to life. Suitable for ages 14+.

All materials provided - just bring your creativity!

FREE | Book your spot! | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Family Art Club – Festival Workshop

Looking for a creative activity the whole family can enjoy at our Here Comes the Sun festival? Come along to Family Art Club, a relaxed, hands‑on workshop where grown‑ups and little ones can get arty together.

Meet other local families, explore fun arts and crafts, and give your children the chance to make new friends while expressing their creativity. This welcoming session celebrates making, playing and spending quality time together away from the rush of everyday life.

✨ Discover the joy and wellbeing benefits of arts and crafts
✨ Learn simple techniques with friendly guidance
✨ Create something totally unique – the design is up to you!

Whether you choose to collaborate as a family or work side‑by‑side on your own creations, this workshop is all about sharing ideas, experimenting, and making festival memories together.

All abilities welcome – just bring your imagination!

FREE | DROP-IN | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Join our Head Gardener, Selina Ozanne, for a short, informal tour of our beautiful garden, designed by Sarah Price. Though small, this young but rapidly developing garden has several areas with distinct atmospheres and an incredible diversity of planting, united by Sarah's painterly eye.

The garden will be in full spring bloom, this is prime time to come and see the tulip display.

Meet on the Garden Room terrace.

Tour times: 11am, 1:30pm, 3pm | Limited capacity, so book early to avoid disappointment!

FREE | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Join local host Carolina for a special Here Comes the Sun tour and uncover the remarkable history behind our beautiful building, the people who shaped it, and its role in the community over the years.

Discover too how to become a TEX Maker to learn new craft skills, and help create beautiful, useful products as part of our creative making community.

All ages are welcome.

FREE | Book your spot!

Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Bexley Brewery's pop-up bar is back at this year’s Here Comes The Sun spring festival in partnership with The Exchange! 

Pouring keg and cask beer brewed locally by the Bexley Brewery family, ciders from local makers, spirts, soft drinks & more.

Enjoy a drink in the beautiful old library building whilst listening to talented musicians or get involved with one of the many workshops over the weekend! 

Want to find out more about Bexley Brewery? Follow their social media @bexleybrewery (Facebook, Instagram & X) or www.bexleybrewery.co.uk

Last orders - 9:30PM

Here Comes the Sun favourites PowerCrust Pizza by Valentino are popping up with us again for the festival weekend, offering delicious sourdough pizza Friday to Sunday!

Find them on the Terrace outside The Garden Room and experience the taste of Naples!

Friday | 6PM - 9:30PM

Saturday | Midday - 9:30PM

Sunday | Midday - 5PM

Have you ever wondered what we get up to in the Ceramics Workshop at The Exchange? Well, why not pop into our "Open Studios" event, part of HERE COMES THE SUN 2026, where you can meet artist and ceramicist Merissa Hylton and some of our fabulous Makers, and hear about some of the incredible things that our Community Makers are making, the skills they are learning and the friendships that are blooming. Everything that is made here is in service of the community - we make things that we can use, like our chairs and tables; and we make things that we can sell, like woven plant pots and embroidered napkins. 

This is also the perfect time to sign up to become a Ceramics Community Maker!

FREE | DROP-IN | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Pop into our Textiles Workshop "Open Studios Weaving Session" event, part of HERE COMES THE SUN 2026, where the sampler looms will be warped ready and the highly skilled Textile Makers will be on hand to show you how its done!

This is also the perfect time to sign up to become a Textiles Community Maker so come along and find about some of the incredible things that our Community Makers are making, the skills they are learning and the friendships that are blooming.

Everything that is made in The Exchange’s workshops is in service of the community - we make things that we can use, like our chairs and tables; and we make things that we can sell, like woven plant pots and embroidered napkins. Whatever you weave will be part of our exclusive 'Jaunty Pot' range available to buy in The Garden Room.

 FREE | DROP-IN | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Join our Head Gardener, Selina Ozanne, for a short, informal tour of our beautiful garden, designed by Sarah Price. Though small, this young but rapidly developing garden has several areas with distinct atmospheres and an incredible diversity of planting, united by Sarah's painterly eye.

The garden will be in full spring bloom, this is prime time to come and see the tulip display.

Meet on the Garden Room terrace.

Tour times: 11am, 1:30pm, 3pm | Limited capacity, so book early to avoid disappointment!

FREE | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Join our Head Gardener, Selina Ozanne, for a short, informal tour of our beautiful garden, designed by Sarah Price. Though small, this young but rapidly developing garden has several areas with distinct atmospheres and an incredible diversity of planting, united by Sarah's painterly eye.

The garden will be in full spring bloom, this is prime time to come and see the tulip display.

Meet on the Garden Room terrace.

Tour times: 11am, 1:30pm, 3pm | Limited capacity, so book early to avoid disappointment!

FREE | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Brand new for 2026! Come along to our first Here Comes the Sun Record Fair on Sunday 26 April!

Meet the dealers and browse their collections whilst listening to some laid back tunes from Vinyl DJ Nick Davey.

FREE | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Our annual Here Comes the Sun festival provides the perfect opportunity to bring your bikes out of the long winter hibernation and join Boyd on a leisurely ride along the Thames path. The ride will start and end at The Exchange.

All ages and abilities welcome! This event is free however it would be really helpful to have an idea of numbers so that we have the right support in place on the day, so please book your spot below.

FREE | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

***Special Here Comes the Sun opening hours***

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

***Special Here Comes the Sun opening hours***

Our ‘Little Book Stop’ is a community resource for sharing stories. It was installed in September 2025 as part of Penguin’s 90 Little Book Stops project, and The Exchange was selected from over 2,000 applications. It has been a joy to see so many people using it!

During Here Comes the Sun, the Book Stop will be expanding into a pop-up book corner, so be sure to come by, browse the collection, take a book or leave a book.

FREE | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Join host Bettie Honc for this journalling and doodling session to unwind and rediscover your inner artist.

De-clutter your mind, balance your body and soul and become more content within yourself, all while having fun. Bettie would love to inspire you and share her experience with mindful, creative journalling and doodling.

Scientific evidence supports the theory that journalling and doodling have positive effect on your nervous system, helping you to reduce stress and improve your focus and creativity.

No previous experience with journalling or doodling is needed.

FREE | Book your spot! | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Family Art Club – Festival Workshop

Looking for a creative activity the whole family can enjoy at our Here Comes the Sun festival? Come along to Family Art Club, a relaxed, hands‑on workshop where grown‑ups and little ones can get arty together.

Meet other local families, explore fun arts and crafts, and give your children the chance to make new friends while expressing their creativity. This welcoming session celebrates making, playing and spending quality time together away from the rush of everyday life.

✨ Discover the joy and wellbeing benefits of arts and crafts
✨ Learn simple techniques with friendly guidance
✨ Create something totally unique – the design is up to you!

Whether you choose to collaborate as a family or work side‑by‑side on your own creations, this workshop is all about sharing ideas, experimenting, and making festival memories together.

All abilities welcome – just bring your imagination!

FREE | DROP-IN | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Print your own gift wrapping using leaves from the garden and a collograph technique.

Join Ruth - working in the garden and in the studio - to capture some of the shapes, leaves and motifs of the coming summer. You will use simple print techniques to explore art and design and then create gift wrap papers. A unique way to impress your friends and family!

FREE | Book your spot! | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Bexley Brewery's pop-up bar is back at this year’s Here Comes The Sun spring festival in partnership with The Exchange! 

Pouring keg and cask beer brewed locally by the Bexley Brewery family, ciders from local makers, spirts, soft drinks & more.

Enjoy a drink in the beautiful old library building whilst listening to talented musicians or get involved with one of the many workshops over the weekend! 

Want to find out more about Bexley Brewery? Follow their social media @bexleybrewery (Facebook, Instagram & X) or www.bexleybrewery.co.uk

Last orders - 4:30PM

Here Comes the Sun favourites PowerCrust Pizza by Valentino are popping up with us again for the festival weekend, offering delicious sourdough pizza Friday to Sunday!

Find them on the Terrace outside The Garden Room and experience the taste of Naples!

Friday | 6PM - 9:30PM

Saturday | Midday - 9:30PM

Sunday | Midday - 5PM

Give fabric scraps a second life and turn them into something purposeful. In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll create a reversible, free-standing patchwork bowl — stitched entirely by hand.

You’ll combine small offcuts into a structured bowl that’s both practical and beautiful, discovering how thoughtful reuse can reduce textile waste while celebrating the materials you already have. No sewing machine needed. Suitable for beginners.

Perfect for anyone who values sustainability, mindful making, and transforming “leftovers” into something genuinely special.

Ages 16+ (unless accompanied by an adult)

FREE | Book your spot! | Part of Here Comes the Sun 2026

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday - Saturday, 10:30am - 4pm.

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Open Thursday - Saturday 10:30am - 4pm.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday - Saturday, 10:30am - 4pm.

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Open Thursday - Saturday 10:30am - 4pm.

Discover your inner strength and serenity in our Saturday morning yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. 

Natasha’s popular yoga sessions blend poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please emailnatasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday - Saturday, 10:30am - 4pm.

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Open Thursday - Saturday 10:30am - 4pm.

Join Ruth & Elly in our monthly “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop, on the first Thursday of each month.

Ruth and Elly continue their hugely popular sessions as they introduce you to the world of watercolours and lead you through all aspects of this fascinating subject. Whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished artist, come along and give it a whirl! This is not necessarily about the finished artwork but more about absorbing the atmosphere and colourfully expressing yourself on paper.  

Please bring your own materials if you can, although we will have a small stock of materials available for those that aren’t able to.

£5 | Book your spot!

Would you like to find out more about yourself and your aspirations? Join Bettie for a workshop where you can discover more about your dreams and future goals. In a very calm and fun environment, each participant will create their own vision/mood board, a collage of images, powerful words and quotes. This session is an excellent opportunity for creative expression and self-reflection.

Come solo or with friends. Materials are provided, but feel free to bring along any bits and pieces you’d love to use or be inspired by!

This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.

£5 | Book your spot!

Unleash your creativity at our jewellery-making class!

Join us in a warm and welcoming space for a relaxed, hands-on class led by local crafter, Biljana.

Discover the joy of designing and beading your very own custom jewellery. Whether you're crafting a heartfelt gift for someone special or creating a unique piece to wear, this workshop is the perfect way to express yourself through handmade art.

No experience needed— come solo or with friends and just bring your imagination and enjoy a fun, inspiring session!

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

£5 | Booking essential!

Join Ruth & Elly in our monthly “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop, on the first Thursday of each month.

Ruth and Elly continue their hugely popular sessions as they introduce you to the world of watercolours and lead you through all aspects of this fascinating subject. Whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished artist, come along and give it a whirl! This is not necessarily about the finished artwork but more about absorbing the atmosphere and colourfully expressing yourself on paper.  

Please bring your own materials if you can, although we will have a small stock of materials available for those that aren’t able to.

£5 | Book your spot!

Journaling for Calm and Creativity

Take time for yourself to be present and join us for a relaxing journaling session while learning few journaling tips. Reflect over couple of journaling questions, learn about benefits of journaling and possibilities to make journaling more creative and fun.

This session is great for people who love the idea of journaling but don’t know where to start.

This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.

£5 | Book your spot to avoid disappointment!

Special Event: An evening with Sarah Price

Meet award-winning garden designer Sarah Price and learn about the garden she has conceived for The Exchange Erith, an exemplar of experimental horticulture and community learning, inspired by local heritage.

Explore the garden and join Sarah for an illustrated lecture and panel discussion. Light refreshments included.

£50 | Pre-booking is essential! | Part of the National Garden Scheme 2026

Unleash your creativity at our jewellery-making class!

Join us in a warm and welcoming space for a relaxed, hands-on class led by local crafter, Biljana.

Discover the joy of designing and beading your very own custom jewellery. Whether you're crafting a heartfelt gift for someone special or creating a unique piece to wear, this workshop is the perfect way to express yourself through handmade art.

No experience needed— come solo or with friends and just bring your imagination and enjoy a fun, inspiring session!

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

£5 | Booking essential!

Join Ruth & Elly in our monthly “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop, on the first Thursday of each month.

Ruth and Elly continue their hugely popular sessions as they introduce you to the world of watercolours and lead you through all aspects of this fascinating subject. Whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished artist, come along and give it a whirl! This is not necessarily about the finished artwork but more about absorbing the atmosphere and colourfully expressing yourself on paper.  

Please bring your own materials if you can, although we will have a small stock of materials available for those that aren’t able to.

£5 or free as part of our Warm Spaces programme (Feb & Mar only) | Book your spot!