About the Bexley Eco Festival
The Bexley Eco Festival started back in 2019, when local community groups, the London Borough of Bexley and Cory got together to identify ways to promote awareness amongst local residents about events happening in the community, with a particular focus on protecting the environment and promoting wellbeing.
The idea of creating a free family-friendly event grew and the first Eco Festival took place at Lesnes Abbey in 2019 with approximately 500 people attending.
The event continued even during Covid, when it was hosted online with virtual stall holders and facilitators. In 2022, we were pleased to host the second face-to-face event at the Nest in Thamesmead.
In 2024, we hosted our biggest ever event and welcomed over 2,500 people to Lesnes Abbey. We are delighted to confirm that the next event will take place in 2026 at the same location. If you are interested in taking part, please contact CC Events on info@cceventsuk.com.
In the meantime, we will be running a wide range of events in 2025 – check back here throughout the year for more updates.
The Bexley Eco Festival is a collaboration between the following organisations
2024 Festival gallery
The festival is a fun interactive event that encourages attendees to help their environment; improve awareness about what is going on in their local community; and enhance their health and wellbeing.
Here’s what happened this year.
Upcoming events
Who we are
- Collaboration of friendly people who enjoy upcycling and want to give back to the Community with a sustainability and wellbeing (who were formed after attending the furniture restoration course in May 24 facilitated by Cory and Bexley Council)
What we do
- Learning and sharing of ideas
- Up-skilling of members with knowledge and practical skills
- Attend workshops to learn new eco skills to deliver in the wider community
We meet up the last Saturday of most months at Belvedere Community Centre, please contact Fiona.cummins@corygroup.co.uk for more information.
Resources
We’re proud to partner with a range of local groups and charities to help local residents live healthily and sustainably. Below you can find out more information about some of our partners.
| Tidy West Thamesmead | Visit website |
| Free cookery classes flyer | Download |
| Free craft workshops flyer | Download |
| Cory site school visits for 2025 flyer | Download |
| The Washable Nappy Company | Visit website |
| Nicola Corrigan textile classes | Visit website |
| First aid training and supplies | Visit website |
| CC events - community based events company | CC Events on X |
| Healthy Food Events | Healthy Food Events on Facebook |
| Apply for your free £50 reusable nappy voucher | Visit website |
