Discover Deptford's gorgeous high street, vibrant market and its "secret" medieval church before following the river path to Greenwich

Deptford is where centuries of maritime drama meet contemporary dynamism. Once the stomping ground of Christopher Marlowe, Sir Francis Drake, Samuel Pepys and Admiral Nelson’s mistress, this neighbourhood has reinvented itself through waves of migration and an influx of young creatives who’ve infused it with fresh energy. Baroque and medieval architecture hides in the quieter streets, while the vibrant Victorian high street pulses with one of London’s most eclectic street markets.

Join a guided exploration of Deptford’s layered past and present, then stroll by river towards Greenwich as we trace the threads of maritime history along the way.