A pop-up lighthouse is coming to Bexley this summer hosting dining and family-friendly events.
The Erith Lighthouse will be at the Riverside Gardens from August 10 to 27 and then at Erith Pier from September 7 to 24.
There will be 17 chefs hosting 17 dinners inspired by Erith’s riverside setting.
Among the chefs will be Steve Kielty, Masterchef runner up from Woolwich, who will be hosting a British classics menu.
The Erith Lighthouse will also host potato printing and seed sowing as well as having an open deck with board games.
Councillor Linda Bailey, Bexley’s cabinet member for regeneration and growth said:
“Erith will be one of the first places to benefit from our ambitious growth plans, with a programme of regeneration aimed at developing the area into a thriving riverside community.
“The Erith Lighthouse is a chance for local people to celebrate the rich heritage of their area. It’s also an opportunity for Erith to show those Londoners who haven’t yet had the chance to visit, just how fantastic a place it is.”
Another chef who will be serving up at the Lighthouse will be Tiny leaf, London’s only organic, zero waste vegetarian restaurant. There will be a charge of £25 - £30 per person for a three course meal.
Erith Lighthouse is commissioned by the London Borough of Bexley and funded by the Mayor of London as part of Bexley’s Greater Erith Programme, a town centre regeneration programme.
There will also be a Café open on a Sunday serving brunch.
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