Your Lens on Rainham – Photography Exhibition
Friday 3 April 2026 • Havering Changing
National Trust, Rainham HallYou’re invited to Your Lens on Rainham, a special photography exhibition showcasing work created by local residents during workshops and photo walks led by Nyla Sammons.
Childrens Easter Egg Hunt and Windmill Open Day
Friday 3 April 2026 • Friends of Upminster Windmill
Upminster WindmillWindmill Gardens Open and Mill Tours available. Hunt the Easter Eggs in the Garden or the Mice around the Mill and enjoy some old fashioned games on the green. Relax in our peaceful, sunny, award winning garden with tea/coffee and cake from our refreshment kiosk.
Easter Adventures
Wednesday 1 - Monday 6 April • Rainham Hall
National Trust, Rainham HallCome along to Rainham Hall Garden this Easter for a buzzing new adventure in nature. Free entry to the garden. Charge applies for Easter trail.
Easter Egg Hunt with Pirate Pete
Wednesday 1 April • Havering Museum
Havering MuseumJoin us and become a Pirate, learn about the Pirate Code and share some of Pirate Pete’s Chocolate Treasure.
The Big Spring Arts & Crafts Event
Saturday 11 April 2026 • Fairkytes Arts Centre
Fairkytes Arts CentreArts and crafts event with market stalls, creative workshops and affordable art sale.
Festival of Blossom
Friday 20 March - Sunday 17 May • Rainham Hall
National Trust, Rainham HallCome and celebrate Blossom from Friday 20 March at Rainham Hall Community Garden.
Featured events and stories
Havering London Events
Heritage Skills Forum
Thursday 9 April 2026 • Havering London
Havering MuseumHave you ever wondered how to archive the boxes of family history stored in your attic? How about applying for a heritage grant? Or how to ethically go about your own cultural research?
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!
Market Town
Friday 28 and 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.
