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Easter is on the horizon and it's great to be looking forward to a holiday period. There are so many events running in and around the Romford area - many more than are listed in this article so please do check out our website for a full guide to EVERYTHING that's on over the holidays.
Remember a lot of events will require you to prebook. Use the links to guide you to more information.
This is just a selection of what is on offer..
Holiday Clubs
Tennis Camp for ages 4-16 years at Hylands with full or half day options.
Something a little different at Jam Dance Company - a holiday camp where children can gain a dance qualification!
If you need to book holiday clubs during the Easter holiday period, see the post at the top of our Facebook page
Sports Activities
There are lots of sports activities available to book via the Havering Active website including Mini Athletics (ages 5-7) and Athletics (ages 8-11) running on 8th/9th and 15th/16th April.
FREE Football and basketball sessions at our local parks - no need to book, just turn up!
There are lots of tennis activities running at various clubs. Hylands Club mentioned above, Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club and also a range of tennis sessions available to book at the courts in our local parks.
Events & Days Out
Our What's on guide is updated daily so make sure you keep checking it for new events and activities.
Here is just a selection of our favourite activities running this Easter.
Local Events
Easter Egg-stravaganza at The Mercury Mall
A great event to drop in on when you are in Romford on the weekend of 5th/6th April. Just £2 per child for a host of Easter themed activities.
Romford Roars
This is a great FREE activity to do in and around Romford Town Centre - how many of these amazing Lego dinosaurs can you find?
Havering Miniature Railway's 10th Anniversary
Pop down to Lodge Farm Park and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of this lovely little railway. Tickets are bookable via the link above.
Easter Event at Ojas Play Cafe
Support this new business in Hornchurch which is hosting an Easter event on 6th & 16th April
Easter Egg Hunt at Valance House
There are always some great holiday activities at Valance House. This one is FREE on 12th, 15th-17th and 19th April!
Let's Go Outside!
Essex Wildlife Trust - so many events are planned at several local venues.
Check them out and book via the EWT website.
Inflatables at the Park
The usual selection of inflatables running at Raphael and Upminster parks with magician Trevor Cline.
Check out this link for dates and to book.
Animal Mysteries Easter Trail
Trail running at three local parks - Belhus Woods in Upminster, Thorndon and Weald Country Parks in Brentwood. FREE, just remember to pay for parking!
Easter Adventure at Rainham Hall
Lots of fun activities in the gardens of our local National Trust House. It's always lots of fun and there is a treat at the end for the children. Running from 16th - 21st April. There is also a lovely cafe on site for coffee and cakes!
Just Get Over It at Wild Forest
For the adrenalin junkie or the kids that love a challenge!
Pond Dipping
Book a session pond dipping at Rainham Marshes and see what you can find!
Pet's Corner Harlow
There are lots of events going on over the holidays including keeper talks, meet the lambs and Easter crafts. For full details of dates and times check out their Facebook page
Havering Fun Run
This charity event is open to everyone and all abilities. Easter Monday 21st - register on the day. 
Rom Skatepark
Something for the skaters and scooters!
Easter Quest at Lathcoats
Complete the scavenger hunt in the orchard which includes challenges and everyone gets an Easter treat at the end. Just £5.50 per child.
Easter Crafts
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Lots of craft sessions running during the holidays including Hama Bead Workshop, Biscuit decorating and more. All must be booked as places are limited.
Romford Shopping Hall
A great selection of activities which are all bookable via the link
Thames Chase
Meet the Easter Bunny Crafts - limited spaces.
Fairkytes Arts Centre
A range of arts and crafts sessions suitable for school ages children. As always sessions must be booked as places are limited.
5 Things Under a Fiver! (watch out for car parking fees!)
- Harlow Pets Corner - free but they do appreciate donations
- Stubbers Adventure Centre - It's not expensive, you can take a picnic or visit their cafe and there are options to pay for extra activities of you choose to. The play area is open to all and there is a mini beach area and a nature trail.
- Foxburrows Farm at Hainault Country Park - free but £1 donation per child or £2 per adult suggested
- Sculpture Trails - Why not do one of the many trails around Romford - or all of them! We have The Gruffalo Trail, Wind in the Willows Trail, Peter Rabbit Trail and Brambly Hedge Sculpture Trail. There is also a trail of sculptures in Pages Wood and Arty's Sculpture Trail at Eastbrookend Country Park. You'll find the details in our Out & About section.
- Easter Trail at Langdon Nature Discovery Park - £4 and everyone gets a prize!
The Big Ticket Days Out
There are the usual big ticket days out running at local open farms. I don't often include these in our guide as they can be more expensive for families to visit. At this time of year its so exciting with new baby animals being born and there is always so much to see so do check out:
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Shows
Something a little different...
Beauty & The Beast - A Family Panto
Brookside Theatre Romford
The Wizard of Oz - An Easter Panto
Harlow Playhouse
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
Cliffs Pavillion Southend
Activities at Home
We all know that being out and about constantly is both exhausting and expensive, and many of us will be working during the holidays, so it's only natural that we will have a few days at home during the school holidays. We put this list of suggestions together last year and it was really popular. Here you will find everything from games to play, Easter snacks to make and Easter themed movies to watch!
Click here for ideas
Don't forget there are lots of articles on our website to help you and give you ideas.
- Things to do for teens and tweens
- How to save money on a family day out
- Our Top Ten Playgrounds
- Our Parks & Green Spaces
- 70 Free Things to do in London with Kids
Kids Eat For Less
All details below are correct at the time of publication, please check before you travel. Click here to download
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Teens and Tweens
This is always a tough audience to keep entertained and it's even more difficult to find things to lure them away from their screens. We have a full A-Z of suggestions. Click here
