Woodpecker Youth Club
There are a wide range of activities for young people at Woodpecker, from the more active to the more creative - no two days are the same.
Regular activities include: music studio, dance, arts and crafts, table tennis, pool, cooking, IT suite, gaming and e-sports, football, boxing and other indoor and outdoor sports. Performing arts classes coming soon.
Venue Hiring
We are not currently accepting new hire applications of our sites due to unforeseen circumstances. Should you wish to discuss a hire that has already been booked and paid please contact the head office on 0203 924 2380. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
May half term
Tuesday 28th May - Saturday 1st June 2024
We’re opening sites during the May half term. Full of fun-packed activities and free for young people aged 8-19 years old (up to 25 with SEND) to have fun, develop skills, meet other young people and talk to our dedicated youth workers. See times at other sites here.
Sessions at Deptford Adventure Playground, Woodpecker Youth Club, TNG Youth Club and Bellingham Gateway will include a free food offer from Tuesday 28th - Friday 31st May. This offer is only available for young people living/attending school in the Lewisham area and are eligible for free school meals for ages 8-16. You must register for this programme. Register your place in the Food Scheme here>
| Day | Time | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 28th - Fri 31st |
12:15pm - 5:45pm |
ages 8-19* | |
*Up to ages 25 with SEND
Term-time opening hours
| Day | Time | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 5:45pm - 8:15pm | ages 8-19 | SEND to 25 |
| Friday | 3:15pm - 8:45pm | ages 8-19 | SEND to 25 |
Site contact
Emon Francis
Youth, Play & Community Manager
Email: Emon.Francis@youthfirst.org.uk
Mobile: 07957 198 310
Location
Woodpecker Youth Club
Transport to this youth club
| Edward Street, Ludwick Mews | 2 min walk (0.1 miles away) | 225 |
| Marquis of Granby (Stop S) | 6 min walk (0.3 miles away) | 53 177 225 453 |
| Marquis of Granby (Stop T) | 6 min walk (0.3 miles away) | 21 136 171 172 321 436 |
| New Cross | 8 min walk (0.4 miles away) | Overground Southeastern |
| New Cross Gate | 10 min walk (0.5 miles away) | Overground Southern |
| Deptford Fire Station | 10 min walk (0.5 miles away) | 47 188 199 |
| Deptford DLR | 14 min walk (0.7 miles away) | DLR |
| Deptford | 14 min walk (0.7 miles away) | Southeastern |