Lakeside Darkroom is located at Thamesmead, London, on the shores of Southmere Lake. Lakeside Centre, Bazalgette Way, London, SE2 9AN. The nearest station is Abbey Wood station or via buses: 117, 180, 229, 401, 472, 601, 602, 669, N1.

A map can also be found on the ‘Contact’ page via this link.

The darkroom is wheelchair accessible.

There are food and drink options available at the Thamesmead Social coffee shop which is located onsite and TACO! which is located across the Southmere lake just before walking to the darkroom.

Safelight sessions are a bespoke alternative to group workshops, guided by Naroa herself. They are to provide 1:1 support in any photographic technique of your choice ranging from film processing, colour / black and white printing in the darkroom to guidance on cameras including 35mm and medium format.

Lakeside darkroom understands the complexities and schedules of freelancers and photo practitioners in general and we do our best to accommodate dates and times, even with safelight sessions we tailor workshops to suit each individual. That's why our resources are also tight.

We cannot refund any bookings.

We can reschedule. You have a whole month to reschedule.

We cannot reschedule If the cancellation is made on the day of the workshop or the booking of an enlarger.

• To become a member and access the printing facilities, a darkroom experience is needed. an INDUCTION IS COMPULSORY AND workshops are available to help with this.

• Membership Terms & Responsibility

  At Lakeside Darkroom, memberships are fully managed by our members. This means:

• We do not monitor or manage individual memberships

• We cannot cancel or pause memberships on behalf of members

• All memberships renew automatically through our website platform unless cancelled by the member

• You’re in control

  As a member, you are entirely in charge of your own account. If you no longer wish to continue, you must cancel your membership via your online account before your next billing date. Cancelling simply stops the next payment – your current membership remains active for the full period you’ve paid for.

  For example:

  If your Unlimited Membership renews on the 1st of the month and you cancel on the 3rd, you’ll still have full access until the end of that month. No time is lost — and no further payments will be taken.

  No refunds

  Please note that we do not offer refunds for memberships, workshops, or bookings under any circumstances. As a small Community Interest Company (CIC), we operate with limited financial capacity and are committed to remaining accessible and affordable. Our refund policy is clearly stated at sign-up and in all communications.

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  Summary

• You are responsible for your own membership

• You can cancel or rejoin at any time

• Cancellations must be made by the member via their account

• Refunds are not available

  If you have any questions or need guidance on how to manage your account, feel free to get in touch — we’re happy to help.

Item descriptionLKSD stands as an inclusive feminist space, extending open arms to all. It provides a safe haven particularly for those who may find the darkroom environment initially daunting. Within its collaborative educational setting, LKSD facilitates the exchange of knowledge and experiences, fostering a culture of mutual support. Amidst the solitary nature often associated with photography, our aim is to forge a vibrant community, nurturing collective growth and creativity within the unique confines of the darkroom.