Community Tours of 575 Wandsworth Road (Celebration of Africa)
Explore 575 Wandsworth Road, an extraordinary home and intriguing work of art by Kenyan author, poet, and civil servant, Khadambi Asalache.
- Booking essential
- Free event
A free tour of 575 Wandsworth Road for local residents in Wandsworth and Lambeth as part of the Celebration of Africa.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Meeting point
Meet outside the front of the house to be welcomed in by a member of the team
- What to bring and wear
Please bring grippy socks or slippers to protect the hand-painted floors upstairs. Unfortunately we are unable to allow visitors to wear shoes or go barefoot during the tour.
- Accessibility
Please note we are not accessible by wheelchair, and the tour involves walking up steps. We also do not have a bathroom on site, and advise visitors to make arrangements otherwise. Induction loops and audio-described tours can be offered with advance notice. Service dogs are allowed.
- Other
Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss any ways we can make your visit more accessible. No photography.
Upcoming events
Common Threads: Artist Led Late at 575 Wandsworth Road (Black History Month)
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of textiles at 575 Wandsworth Road after dark for this very special artist led late with Battersea-based textile artist Fee Uhssi for Black History Month.
Common Threads: Blankets for London Workshops with Craft Forward
Join Craft Forward's Knit Club during November at Battersea Arts Centre. Help knit squares and assemble blankets to donate to people experiencing houselessness for their project Blankets for London. Workshops are aimed at local residents.