A quick update for visitors: there is an extreme heat warning across London and the South East today. We’re open as usual, but please be aware that our building does not have air conditioning and is currently exceptionally warm. We’d still love to welcome you, but your comfort and safety come first — only visit if it feels right for you today.
VISIT OUR SPACE
Whether you are looking for a great day out, or to join us on our mission for community-led change, there is a place for you here and we would love to welcome you.
Come solo or with friends, and use our beautiful spaces to work, study, meet or simply visit—all for free.
Explore our heritage building and take time to pause in our beautiful garden, designed by award-winning designer Sarah Price.
Discover our work and the community of makers in the Timber, Textiles and Ceramic Workshops and find out how to get involved.
Shop for beautiful products and grab a coffee in our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar.
We also hold regular events, including Garden and Building Tours - check out our What’s On page for details.
Find us at:
The Old Library | Walnut Tree Road | Erith DA8 1RA
The Exchange is a community-led arts & crafts organisation that uses the heritage of our home, Erith’s Grade II listed Old Library, to inspire new programmes and activities that bring people together and demonstrate the power of community craft and action.
This includes our award-winning Community Maker WORKSHOPS, and an inclusive Community-Led events programme.
Whether you are looking for a great day out, or to join us on our mission for community-led change, there is a place for you here and we would love to welcome you.
Visit and see the craft workshops in action, explore our heritage story, take part in an activity or an event, shop in the Garden Room, meet friends for coffee and cake or take a moment in our stunning Sarah Price designer garden.
Come solo or with friends, and use our beautiful spaces to work, study, meet or simply visit, for free.
Find out more about The Exchange here. You can also download a copy of our Spring 2026 programme that includes a 10% off voucher for The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar.
ABOUT THE EXCHANGE
events & PROGRAMMES
Our regular programme includes:
THURSDAY EVENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS
FAMILY ART CLUB
Every quarter we have a new events programme. Here are just a few things coming up - click here for the full calendar.
COMMISSION CRAFT & COMMUNITY
Like what we do? Well, you can buy our craft - or commission us to make something bespoke. By doing so, you will support all of the above and help us to keep crafting community at The Exchange.
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