Butterfly Bay Exhibition
4 - 23 September 2026 • Fairkytes Arts Centre
Fry’s GalleryAn exhibition of handmade jewellery, framed clay art, abstract paintings and portraits.
Romford Town Heritage Walks – Heritage Open Day
Wednesday 16 September and Thursday 17 September • Havering London
Havering MuseumA free walking activity around Romford town centre. Meet first at Havering Museum to learn about the history before seeing it with your own eyes.
Heritage Open Day at Rainham Hall
Saturday 19th September • Rainham Hall
Rainham HallVisit Rainham Hall as part of Heritage Open Day, a beautiful but hidden Georgian house and then wander around our perfectly formed Community Garden on the fringes of east London
Deer Trail & Storytelling
Thursday 24 September • Wilderthorn
Dagnam ParkExplore the wonder of the deer at Dagnam Park with nature expert and storyteller, Chris Salisbury hosted by and with music by Wilderthorn.
Open House Festival – Bower House
Saturday 19 September 2026 • Amana Trust
Bower HouseThis is part of the London Open House festival. Bower House is a Grade I listed country house commanding the most extensive southerly views over Essex with a staircase mural by Sir James Thornhill, a painter notable for the ‘Painted Hall’ at the Royal Naval Hospital at Greenwich.
Featured events and stories
Havering London Events
Sounds Like Summer – Mega Mega 90s Takeover
Saturday 5 September • Mercury Mall
Mercury MallHavering London is bringing Mercury Mall’s Sounds Like Summer sessions to a close with with a 90’s takeover! Take a trip back to a decade when pirate radio, record shops, clubs and dancefloors helped shape Romford’s electronic music scene. Across The Mercury, you’ll find nods to the local 90’s rave scene and activities to get involved with, in support of the forthcoming MEGA MEGA: Romford’s Suburban Sound Revolution exhibition, celebrating the club and dance music culture of Romford and Havering.
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 779 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.
