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A New Chapter for The Old Vic: Backstage Opens Its Doors

The Old Vic has just unveiled its biggest transformation in over 200 years — and it’s right on our doorstep. Tucked just behind the theatre’s historic façade, Backstage is a stunning new space that blends creative community, cultural programming and cosy café culture under one beautifully designed roof. Whether you’re popping in for a coffee, catching up with friends, or curious about the theatre’s work with local residents, this is a place to explore, unwind and connect.
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Flea at Vinegar Yard’s Festive Christmas Market

Flea Festive Christmas Market is back this December with a festive market full of vintage gems, handcrafted gifts, and feel-good vibes. Right in the heart of SE1. Held across three weekends in December, it’s the perfect spot for ticking off your Christmas list and picking up something one-of-a-kind.
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Shakuhachi & Contemporary Art: Rodrigo Rodríguez Live at White Cube

On a quiet October evening in SE1, Shakuhachi Master Rodrigo Rodríguez created a rare moment of sonic serenity, blending ancient musical tradition with cutting-edge visual work. Here's a look back at the night sound and art met in Bermondsey.
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Secret Gigs @ Sofar Sounds Returns to SE1 This October

An intimate night of live music in a secret Bermondsey venue, perfect for date night, mates, or a post-festival season reset.
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GettersFitness: A Women-First Gym Changing the Game in SE1

Say goodbye to gyms that feel more like performance halls than places to move. Tucked away in the heart of SE1, GettersFitness is flipping the script with a fresh, women-first approach, where strength, self-confidence and real community come before six-packs and selfie mirrors.
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LAYERS: One Night Only Art Show Transforms Bermondsey Warehouse

A reclaimed warehouse becomes a living artwork for one night only. LAYERS brings together emerging artists, DJs, food and raw creative energy under one Bermondsey roof.
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Super Prime Workspace Flex @ TIDE Bankside Opens in SE1

A new era of flexible workspaces has arrived in SE1 – with private offices, coworking zones, rooftop events and a prime riverside location, Flex @ TIDE is designed to impress.
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Ugly Duck Flea Market Returns for Two Final Dates in 2025

Don’t miss your last chance this year to catch the much-loved Ugly Duck Flea Market in Bermondsey, with two final dates at Tanner Street before it returns in 2026.
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Leathermarket Gardens Goes Family-First for Bermondsey Street Festival 2025

A brand new addition to the Bermondsey Street Festival – the Family Fun Hub lands in Leathermarket Gardens with dogs, dance, music and mayhem (the good kind).
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RALLY Festival 2025: Music, Art, and a Common Purpose

RALLY returns to Southwark Park this August Bank Holiday. A one-day festival celebrating London’s grassroots music, art, and community spirit. Expect underground heroes, immersive art, and pure summer energy.
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Reform Your Routine with Milo and the Bull

Whether you're rebuilding strength, finding your flow, or bringing baby along, Milo and the Bull’s Reformer classes are made for all.
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Inside Alex Monroe: A Personal Shopping Jewellery Experience in the Heart of Bermondsey

We visited Alex Monroe’s Snowsfields boutique for a personal discovery session and stepped into a world of handcrafted jewellery, South London charm and wild nature brought to life.
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Free Summer Jazz Days Return to Bermondsey Square

Live jazz, a packed square and the best of Bermondsey food and community—free Sunday sessions return this summer from June to September.
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Tate Modern Turns 25: Free Birthday Weekender Lights Up SE1

From 9–12 May 2025 Tate Modern throws a four-day party packed with live music, workshops and late-night gallery hours—plus Louise Bourgeois’s giant spider back in the Turbine Hall.
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Bermondsey Street Festival 2025

Our favourite SE1 street party is back this September, think food stalls, artisan makers, live music and sunshine‑soaked community spirit powered by Bermondsey’s own businesses.
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A Landmark Season of Growth and Innovation at SE1 Medical

From a quiet corner of Bermondsey to one of London’s leading clinics in integrative aesthetics and wellness, SE1 Medical is entering a landmark new era. With a second site opening soon, an exclusive launch of cutting-edge regenerative treatment, and updated membership benefits for 2026, this independent Bermondsey-based clinic continues to set the pace for what thoughtful, patient-centred care looks like. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Wearable Art, Festive Sparkle: Christmas Jewellery Weekend at London Glassblowing

Something sparkly this way comes. This November, one of Bermondsey’s most iconic creative spaces is turning up the heat, literally! With a weekend of live demonstrations, artist meet-and-greets, and beautifully made jewellery just in time for the festive season. Whether you're after a one-off Christmas gift or a piece to treasure for yourself, London Glassblowing’s Christmas Jewellery Weekend promises to be full of creativity, sparkle and local charm.
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Southwark’s Appleby Blue Named Best New Affordable Housing in the UK

Southwark’s own Appleby Blue Almshouse has just been named winner of the 2025 Neave Brown Award for Housing celebrating the UK’s best new affordable housing. Designed by Witherford Watson Mann Architects for United St Saviour’s Charity, the scheme reimagines the traditional almshouse into a people-first, purpose-built community for older Londoners.
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City Hall Redevelopment: A New Era for SE1’s Riverside Landmark

Nearly four years since the Greater London Authority packed up and moved out, the iconic glass-domed landmark by Tower Bridge is undergoing a major transformation; swapping politics for plants, policy for pastries. Once nicknamed the “glass gonad,” the building will soon be reborn as a mixed-use hub with offices, cafes, garden terraces and a street-level market hall. Work is officially underway at 110 The Queen’s Walk and the changes are big.