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.
Skatepark Revived
Saturday 25 July 2026 • Rom Skatepark
Rom SkateparkA celebration of art, film, music, skateboarding, BMXing and scootering at Rom Skatepark – one of East London’s urban treasures – an awesome Grade II listed icon in Hornchurch. Tickets on sale now
Essex Summer Fest
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026 • Mind in Havering, Barking and Dagenham
Harrow Lodge ParkA 2-day music festival for all the family. Saturday 11th July- 80’s and Soul and Sunday 12th July- Family and Rock.
Charity Quiz Night
Saturday 4th July 2026 • Elm Park Community Association (EPCA)
Elm Park Community Association (EPCA)Come and test the old brain matter at our 4th July themed quiz night – booking in advance by emailing events@epca.org.uk
Three Art Thursday – Casual Club
Every third Thursday • Mercury Mall
Mercury MallUnleash your creative talents every third Thursday of the month with artists Gill and Nigel, for FREE!
Unveiled – Ceramics & Painting Exhibition
Saturday 20 June to Saturday 4 July • Fairkytes Arts Centre
Fry’s GalleryA collaborative exhibition of ceramics by Lindsays_Sculptures and paintings by LeNu Life Drawing Group
Featured events and stories
Havering London Events
Skatepark Revived
Saturday 25 July 2026 • Rom Skatepark
Rom SkateparkA celebration of art, film, music, skateboarding, BMXing and scootering at Rom Skatepark – one of East London’s urban treasures – an awesome Grade II listed icon in Hornchurch. Tickets on sale now
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.
