Woolwich Crossrail and the regeneration effect 2–3 Woolwich Equitable pub Famous Bhurtpoor historic cannon, on display outside Woolwich Barracks, London Woolwich Barracks gates Woolwich 4–5 London SE18 Coat of Arms of the Metropolitan Welcome to Woolwich Borough of Woolwich The regeneration of Woolwich and Royal Arsenal Riverside district is one of the most exciting projects this generation will witness. Developing this previously under-loved and unappreciated area of London will create a whole new vibrant destination. With Crossrail, a new Woolwich is being The dramatic redevelopment of Royal Creating London’s newest cultural hub generated, and is set to become one of Arsenal Riverside has created a public Woolwich Tall Ships Festival London’s most sought after cultural hubs. square and heritage centre, improvements to Woolwich is establishing itself as a cultural Like all of London, Woolwich’s history is one the Thames Path and a new park. Over the and creative hub. In the new Cultural of change and development, closely next 12 years, High Street and Spray Street Quarter (due to open in December 2018 to associated with the Royal Artillery and will be revitalised with pedestrianised areas coincide with Crossrail) Dash Arts will Engineering Corps. In Woolwich’s and parks as well as new retail and become the resident artistic and acting dockyards, Henry VIIIs flagship and later commercial spaces. group, while younger generations of dancers Charles Darwin’s Beagle were built. After the and actors are created at the Academy of closure of the docks, Woolwich was Woolwich’s transport infrastructure will Performing Arts. dominated by the Royal Military Academy, be boosted in 2018 by the opening of the Ordinance Factories and Artillery Barracks. Crossrail/Elizabeth Line station within Woolwich is developing a reputation as a the Royal Arsenal Riverside development. foodie hotspot with a vast variety of drinking In total, Woolwich boasts over 60 of This will bring Canary Wharf within seven and dining choices. Woolwich’s four new Greenwich’s listed buildings, many of which minutes and the City within 20 minutes pubs (Dial Arch, The Guardhouse, Equitable are triumphs of Edwardian Baroque and of Woolwich. and the Taproom) are accompanied by Modern Architecture. The majority of these cafes, new restaurants and a street food buildings form part of the Royal Arsenal area, British Land and the Woolwich Estate festival. With the addition of a new 450 seat and are at the centre of the Royal Arsenal theatre, Woolwich offers food, drink and Riverside development. In February 2018, British Land acquired the entertainment for every taste. Coat of Arms of the Royal Artillery Regiment 4.9 acre Woolwich Estate for £103 million Twenty years ago, much of the Woolwich which covers much of the high street and The transformation of Woolwich is about riverside area was derelict, brownfield land. town centre retail spaces. The estate creating spaces and places for people, Since then the area has undergone a huge includes over 50,000 sq ft of residential and as much as creating homes and cultural physical transformation. Modern apartment 3,000 sq ft of office space. British Land are venues. When the transformation of and retail areas mix with restored and experts in placemaking, in sustainable Woolwich is complete, Spray Street will be refurbished Georgian buildings. Amongst development and in creating retail, converted into a pedestrian quarter. these are gastropubs, cafes, restaurants, residential and commercial environments Described as the ‘beating heart of Woolwich’, paved squares and landscaped gardens. which meets the needs of the whole this area will house 650 new homes, community. offices, shops, cafes, a cinema and public Starting with the development and spaces. At the same time, Love Lane and regeneration of the 88 acre Royal Arsenal British Land’s purchase of this estate means Thomas Street will feature a pocket park, and Barracks, Woolwich is being renewed that regeneration will now stretch into the cafes and bars. Gordon Square, which and redeveloped from a former military town very heart of Woolwich, bringing further currently features Woolwich’s ‘Big Screen’, to a cultural hub. Within this vibrant residential, retail and community spaces. will be further developed to include a brand development, new restaurants, pubs, British Land have worked together with new leisure centre. theatres, performance and artistic spaces are Crossrail to help areas benefit fully from the turning Woolwich into a town with a strong arrival of the Elizabeth Line. These dining and cultural destinations evening and weekend life. Amongst the will further enhance Woolwich’s cultural Heritage Listed barracks, foundries, The acquisition will transform the town centre credentials, which already include the laboratories and warehouses of the Arsenal and high street, providing mixed-use retail, annual Tall Ships festival, an international some of the most exciting, innovative commercial and residential spaces, which in film festival, a food festival and the residential buildings are emerging. turn will create a thriving retail centre for a Greenwich+Woolwich Festival of the Moon. well-connected, regenerating part of London. Cover images: Clockwise from top left: Royal Brass Foundry Building, Beresford Square, Performers at the Woolwich Tall Ships Festival Woolwich Foot Tunnel, Totally Thames festival, City of London from Callis Yard. Woolwich 6–7 London SE18 Woolwich: eat, sleep and play Ea t Woolwich Drink Woolwich Experience Woolwich Creative Woolwich The Guardhouse Dial Arch Greenwich Heritage Centre Creative District Housed within a heritage listed building, The Set in the unique surroundings of this Housed in the old ordnance factory and store Housed within the former Royal Military Guardhouse is Woolwich’s new village pub. beautiful historic building, Dial Arch offers at the historic Royal Arsenal, the museum Academy and the Old Laboratory Officer From luxurious leather seats beside a fire to an extensive selection of cask ales and tells stories about the Royal Borough through is the Royal Arsenal Riverside Creative outdoor dining and a menu of cocktails, ales wines. It is also a destination for after work objects, paintings, prints, drawings, maps, District. In addition to performance spaces, and wines, this is a pub for all seasons. dining or a Sunday lunch, with a delicious photographs and deeds. rehearsal rooms and a theatre, this district menu focused on fresh, seasonal British features a performing arts academy and Woolwich’s Indoor Market food and pub classics. Woolwich Centre eclectic theatre group ‘Dash Arts’. Woolwich’s Indoor Market is home to Street Designed by HLM Architects, The Woolwich Feast, a celebration of the best British Drury Lane Tea and Coffee Centre is a new civic complex comprising Raw Studio and international street food. Accompanied Drury is a family owned and run business approximately 250,000m² accommodation. Founded by designer Nick Rawcliffe, by live music, diners can taste food and was one of the very first British Within the centre are a local service centre, Raw Studio is an interior design hub. Within ranging from burgers to dumplings, pizza companies to roast coffee for espresso business centre, community gallery and is displayed the playfully conceived, bespoke to ice cream, while sipping on handcrafted use and was thus at the very heart of the cafe, public library and modern office furniture which has been shown at the wine and gin. ‘frothy coffee’ revolution of the 50s. Today, accommodation. Victoria and Albert Museum, London Design Drury offers 16 different espresso coffees Festival and Chelsea Flower Show as well as Farmers’ Market and 120 different teas. Royal Arsenal Gardens international shows in Moscow and Milan. On the second Saturday and last Saturday Within the Royal Arsenal Riverside of every month, Royal Arsenal Riverside Hop Stuff Brewery and The Taproom development is Royal Arsenal Gardens, Thames-Side Studios hosts its very own Farmers’ Market, Hop Stuff is Royal Arsenal Riverside's own located alongside the Thames Path, the Housed within the Woolwich Carriageworks located within Building 10, which craft brewery. Founded on the principle gardens offer a skate park, as well as a building, Thames-Side Studios is a provider Clockwise from top: Royal Arsenal provides quality locally sourced artisan that ‘craft beer ought to be for everyone’, conservation meadow with wild flowers of affordable studio spaces for artists, Gardens; Greenwich Heritage Centre, food for residents and visitors. Traders it is all about removing the barriers to craft and stone sculptures. makers and designers. Woolwich; The Dial Arch pub. range from bakers and greengrocers to beer without removing the quality. As well Woolwich Foot Tunnel cheesemongers and florists. as seasonal, sippable lagers and ales, The Parks Taproom offers pub favourites including Within a few minutes walk of the Royal Boulangerie Jade sourdough pizza, buffalo wings, live music Arsenal Riverside district are the Thames Thames Path Road ugh As well as an extensive and exciting and good times. Walk, St Mary’s Gardens, Maribor Park, boro Marl brunch menu, Royal Arsenal Riverside’s Wellington Park and General Gordon Square. The Waterside Club artisan bakers boasts a variety of freshly Woolwich Equitable General Gordon Square is home to the Con Gusto Woolwich Greenwich baked Artisan breads, viennoiserie, cakes, Situated inside the Equitable Building Woolwich Big Screen,