Deptford
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Area of southeast London, England
Deptford is an area on the south bank of the River Thames in southeast London, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and London Borough of Lewisham. It is named after a ford of the River Ravensbourne. From the mid 16th century to the late 19th it was home to Deptford Dockyard, the first of the Royal Dockyards. This was a major shipbuilding dock and attracted Peter the Great to come and study shipbuilding. Deptford and the docks are associated with the knighting of Sir Francis Drake by Queen Elizabeth I aboard the Golden Hind, the legend of Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cape for Elizabeth, Captain James Cook's third voyage aboard HMS Resolution, and the mysterious apparent murder of Christopher Marlowe in a house along Deptford Strand.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 51.478, -0.026
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Deptford
Deptford is a destination in England, United Kingdom. Expect culture to fill most of your time. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Deptford
Culture in Deptford
(1)The culture shortlist for Deptford: Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Deptford. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach England first, then drive or cycle into Deptford. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Deptford that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Deptford known for?
- Deptford is mainly a destination for culture, set in England, United Kingdom.
- What can you do in Deptford?
- You can plan around Docks in Deptford. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Deptford located?
- Administratively, Deptford sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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