Join us for the May Bank Holiday in Deptford for a weekend of creative craft workshops!

Looking for things to do in London over the May bank holiday weekend? Head to Deptford in South East London. A vibrant hub of independent restaurants, bars and plenty of ways to get create.

Make time to get hands-on with a workshop

In lunches and pints, slow things down with a creative workshop at Something Good Workshops, right in the heart of Deptford:

  • Kicking off with our buzzing Collage Social on Thursday 21st May, a relaxed evening of flicking through our books and cutting and sticking your own mini masterpieces

  • We have plenty of ways for beginners to get into stitching and embroidery with Embroidery Basics and Beaded Bugs

  • Lucy Cheese joins us for her first Cheese Supper Club! a 3-course dinner, with extra cheese between courses with optional wine pairings. The perfect way to spend your bank holiday Saturday evening.

  • And there’s plenty of paper crafts, with making paper flowers and creating your very own notebooks

Whether you’re planning a full day out or building a weekend itinerary, combining a trip to Deptford and our creative workshops is the perfect way to experience it.

Group of women participating in a plant-related activity at a table with gardening supplies, and someone holding a blue plastic soap wrapper with white writing, near a metallic surface.

Why visit Deptford this May bank holiday?

  • Independent breweries, including Villages Brewery, pouring fresh spring beers

  • Local art, zines, and exhibitions

  • Hands-on creative workshops and experiences

  • A welcoming, community-driven alternative to central London crowds

If you’re searching for unique things to do in London this May bank holiday, Deptford offers something genuinely special — a mix of celebration, creativity, and local culture.

More events and workshops coming up at Something Good