LAkeside Centre
2 Bazalgette Way, London, SE2 9AN
summer openining hours · 3pm to 9pm
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summer openining hours · 3pm to 9pm ·
Musings on the 26th of JULY
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Musings on the 26th of JULY ·
WHAT WE DO
workshops
Darkroom FUN
internship
Internship FORM
photobites
Every month brunch photo gather
Musings on the 26th of JULY
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Musings on the 26th of JULY ·
MUSINGS
The Interns and Members Exhibition
WHO WE ARE
Lakeside Darkroom (LKSD) is a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a strong feminist ethos, dedicated to analogue photography. Founded in August 2022, LKSD is more than just a darkroom—it’s a space where creativity, experimentation, and community come together.
Rooted in collaboration and the freedom to make mistakes, we believe that learning in photography, as in life, is about learning and playing with the rules when necessary. As Berenice Abbott said: “When there is a good reason for breaking a rule, do not hesitate to do so.”
Our mission is to create a welcoming and supportive environment where practitioners of all levels and genders can explore analogue photography without barriers. As a feminist organisation, we champion openness, inclusivity, love, and intergenerational dialogue while actively rejecting racism, machoism, colonialism, and all forms of discrimination.
At LKSD, analogue photography is more than a medium—it’s a tool for connection, empowerment, and creative resistance. Join us to develop your practice in a space where you can slow down, experiment, and grow within a truly supportive community.
Feminism is about advocating for the equal rights and opportunities of all genders. It's rooted in the belief that everyone, regardless of gender, should have the same rights, opportunities, and freedoms. Inclusivity is fundamental and differences are celebrated. Feminism aims to have all voices heard, regardless of gender, race, age, socioeconomic status, mental or physical ability, sexual identity or religion.
Intersectional feminism acknowledges the complex interplay between different forms of discrimination and oppression. Intersectionality recognises that people may experience multiple layers of marginalisation and aims to address these intersecting inequalities in a holistic manner. Equality aims to leave no one behind, to challenge systems of inequality to create a more equitable society for all.
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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.