Master Your Camera in 5 Weeks
4 June 2026 for 5 consecutive weeks • Hannah Davis Creative
LumiereFive practical photography workshops helping beginners master shutter speed, aperture, ISO, portraits and creative challenges using their own cameras.
Family History Group – Criminal and Court Records
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 • Havering Museum
Havering MuseumHow to search UK Criminal and Court Records and unlock the secrets of the “black sheep” in your family tree!
Pride in Romford – Mystery LGBTQ+ Movie Marathon, in partnership with Kaleidoscope
Saturday 6th June • Lumiere
LumiereCelebrate Pride in Romford with a Queer movie marathon!
Saturday 6 June, starting at 11am, five films screening with 15-minute breaks between each.
Bonds Through History Exhibition Launch
Monday 15th June • MyPlace Youth and Community Centre
MyPlace Youth and Community CentreA local histroy exhibition all about the experiences and cultre of Harold Hill. Share your opinion on the future of Haold Hill and your memories of its past.
Summer Solstice Walk
21st June 2026 • Thames Chase
Thames ChaseJoin us for a summer solstice walk at Thames Chase and make the most of the longest day of the year!
Windmill Open Days
Saturdays and Sundays, various dates • Friends of Upminster Windmill
Upminster WindmillTour the fully restored and operational Mill.
Use touch screens in the Visitor Centre or talk to our Guides to learn about the history of the mill, its people and its restoration.
Relax in our peaceful, sunny, award winning garden with tea/coffee and cake from our refreshment kiosk.
Featured events and stories
Havering London Events
Skatepark Revived
Saturday 25 July 2026 • Rom Skatepark
Rom SkateparkSave the date to celebrate one of East London’s urban treasures, Rom Skatepark: a concrete icon in Hornchurch.
Enjoy the premiere of a short film, co-created with the next generation of Rom’s community plus the unveiling of a mural capturing the park’s iconic history. More activities to be announced!
Meet Me By The Fountain
Friday 28 August and Saturday 29 August 2026 • Havering London
Romford MarketA lost landmark returns to the heart of Romford — a meeting point between past, present and future. As night falls, one of London’s largest and oldest markets comes to life.
Suburban Legends
Saturday 29 August 2026 • Havering London
Romford MarketFor over 775 years, Romford Market has been a place of exchange, encounter and community. This August Bank Holiday, Market Town transforms the historic market and surrounding streets into a 24-hour stage celebrating the voices, stories and everyday experiences that define this place.
