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From bumps to teens, we have it covered! This is your one-stop site for everything you need to know about living in Romford with children including children's activities, things to do and other local services such as health, education and party providers & supplies!
Whether you have lived in Romford for years or are new to the area, this website will help connect you with great activities for you and your children, help you to discover what's going on in your area and hopefully help to keep the kids busy and entertained. It will also direct you to details of local medical centres, libraries, Children's Centres, fitness clubs, nurseries and schools - and so much more.
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Smart Eggs
(FREE)
11th April
- 28th April
The Mercury Mall, Romford
Easter at Hopefield
11th April
- 26th April
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
Easter Sewing Club
23rd April
- 25th April
Fairkytes Arts Centre, Hornchurch
Family Fishing
24th April
Ingrebourne Valley Visitors Centre, Hornchurch
Emergency Service Family Fun Day
(FREE)
24th April
First Step, Hornchurch
Popstar for a Day at Myplace
24th April
Myplace, Harold Hill
Nifty Nests at Bedfords
24th April
Bedfords Park, Havering-atta-Bower
Wildlife Explorers at Bedfords
24th April
Bedfords Park, Havering-atta-Bower
Inflatable Family Fun Day
24th April
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
St George's Day in Romford Market
(FREE)
24th April
Romford Market, Romford
Clay Day
24th April
Fairkytes Arts Centre, Hornchurch
Den Building / Hammocks
25th April
Ingrebourne Valley Visitors Centre, Hornchurch
Sand Art
25th April
Ingrebourne Valley Visitors Centre, Hornchurch
Lion King workshop at Myplace
25th April
Myplace, Harold Hill
Netball Camp
25th April
Hornchurch Sports Centre, Hornchurch
Pond Dipping at Bedfords
25th April
Bedfords Park, Havering-atta-Bower
Art Workshop
25th April
Fairkytes Arts Centre, Hornchurch
Clay Half Day
25th April
Fairkytes Arts Centre, Hornchurch
Barmy Army
26th April
Ingrebourne Valley Visitors Centre, Hornchurch
Night Time Heroes
26th April
Ingrebourne Valley Visitors Centre, Hornchurch
Latch On Weekly Drop In
(FREE)
26th April
The Community Room, 300 Hornchurch Road
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
26th April
- 28th April
Wyvale Garden Centre, Upminster
Easter Craft and Egg Hunt
26th April
South Hornchurch Library, Rainham
Bedford's Bugs
26th April
Bedfords Park, Havering-atta-Bower
Inflatable Family Fun Day
26th April
Raphael Park, Romford
Street Dance
26th April
Fairkytes Arts Centre, Hornchurch
Bluebell Walk
27th April
Belfairs Wood, Leigh on Sea
Kids at St Chad's Arts & Crafts Morning
(FREE)
27th April
St Chad's , Romford
Spring Babies at Wellgate
27th April
- 28th April
Wellgate Community Farm, Collier Row
SEND & Siblings at Teatots!
28th April
Teatots, Mercury Gardens, Romford
Havering NCT Buggy/Sling Walk 'n' Talk
(FREE)
29th April
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
If you are running a local event for families or children you can add the details to our site for free.
There are so many activities and events scheduled for the Easter holidays that we thought we would give you our Best Picks!
Step Into Spring Family Fayre on Sunday 14th April. Mum's guide to Romford are actually sponsoring this event and we are so excited to be sharing some amazing businesses with you. There are FREE activities for children to join in with along with some other activities which will have small charges. There will be a slime station, glitter faces, a photo shoot, face painting, delicious cakes and some fantastic stalls selling terrific products for you and your children.
Easter at Hopefield from 11th to 26th April. Hopefield Animal Sanctuary is a great charity to support and they have lots of activities running over the holiday period - not to mention all the lovely animals that children can see.
Bedfords Park - Over the 2 week break there are so many different activities happening at Bedfords Park. Children can join in with den building, bird trail, pixies & elves event, pond dipping and so much more. Most activities need to be pre booked as spaces are limited.
Ingrebourne Visitors Centre in Hornchurch Country Park have also got a lot of different activities planned. Children can make butterfly feeders, bottle rockets, try archery, make Easter bonnets, create sand art, try den building, pond dipping, complete a teddy bear trail and lots lots more! Most activities need to be pre booked as spaces are limited.
Smart Eggs at The Mercury Mall from 11th April to 28th April. This is a great opportunity to keep the kids occupied while you get some shopping done! Pop to the information desk on level 2 to find out more.
Spring Wildlife Trail at Belhus Woods from 5th April to 22nd April. These self laid trails are great because they can be done at your leisure and there is time to stop and play at the amazing play area at Belhus while you are there, or for a picnic if the weather is good! We will be trying this one ourselves!
Easter on Romford Market is set to be a great day out for all the family. There will be lots of completely FREE activities happening throughout the day including face painting, fairground rides, appearances from Peter Rabbit and an Easter Egg Trail. So much to see and do!
Spring Babies at Wellgate Community Farm Saturday 27th - 28th April. Come along and support this great community farm and enjoy some of the fun. There will be stalls, sideshows and animal encounters where you can meet some of the farm's residents. There will also be a spring trail, crafts, bouncy castle, pony & cart rides and refreshments with a BBQ.
Inflatable Family Fun Days at Harrow Lodge Park and Raphael Park. There will be bouncy castles, assault courses, inflatable games and soft play for under 5s. Wristbands are £7. At Raphael Park every Tuesday & Friday over the holidays. At Harrow Lodge Park every Monday & Wednesday.
Easter Monday Running Day at Havering Miniature Railway Join the fun on Easter Monday 22nd April at Lodge Farm Park. This is always popular so its wise to get there early to avoid the queues. The trains will be running from 11am. Under 3s travel for free with an adult and all other fares are £2.
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SMILE London & Essex Prom Appeal
SMILE London & Essex have already had a terrific response to their Prom Appeal, with dresses, shoes and accessories being gifted. With around 100 dresses donated, they are currently not looking for any more but they are now keen to make sure that local families are aware if the service they are providing.... Read more
Why not browse through some of the listings we have recently added to the site...
Activities, clubs & classes
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Better Gym Romford, Gym and Fitness ClassesHoliday clubs & classes
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