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One of our favourite things to do in the summer is to go fruit picking. Although we don't have any PYO farms in Romford, there are some that aren't so far away - perfect for a day out!
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Lathcoats Farm - Great Baddow, Chelmsford. CM2 8LX (approximately 30 - 35 minutes from Romford)
Lathcoats have a great selection of fruit to pick at various times. You'll find strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, cherries, tummelberries, currants and more. Visit the website for daily updates on ripe fruit available for picking (it's best to check later in the day when the staff have assessed what will be available for the following day). Booking essential. The The Bee Shed Coffee House is open for dining in with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available, open Monday to Saturday 9-4. You can also book an alpaca trek with All Things Alpaca at Lathcoats!
Cammas Hall Farm - Hatfield Broad Oak. CM22 7JT (approximately 45 - 50 minutes from Romford)
Cammas Hall is a very popular destination and you must prebook to visit the PYO fields. There are daily updates on their Facebook page with information about fruit availability. Booking slots are released a day or two in advance and must be booked on the website. You can check what produce is available here. The Tea Barn will be open for breakfast butties, light lunches, homemade cake and sausage rolls, cream teas and refreshments. On selected dates there will be a BBQ, pizza oven, beer tent and cocktail bar. (Check website for more info) There is plenty of covered outdoor seating area to shelter you from the sun and plenty of ice cream and cold drinks to help you keep cool. Farm shop, play area, sandpits, maize maze, footgolf and nature trail are also open daily (closed on Monday). Booking essential.
Parkside Farm - Enfield EN2 8LA (approximately 50 minutes from Romford)
Parkside has a great range of berries and some vegetables available at various times. You can check availability on their website. There is a farm shop on site selling local produce - honey, fruit and ice creams. Open Tuesday - Sunday, closed on Monday. Booking essential.
McLauchlans of Boxted - Boxted Berries - CO4 5RB (approximately 1 hour from Romford)
The is a selection of fruit available to pick - strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants, dessert gooseberries, broad beans & gooseberries. Check the 'Pickometre' on the website for information on what's available. There is a shop on site selling produce. There is no need to pre book.
Bloomfield Farm - Chipping Ongar, CM5 0NB (approximately 35 - 40 minutes from Romford)
Known for their Czar plums! For opening times check Facebook page for up to date info.
Updated June 2025
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Endangered Brick Trail
(FREE)
27th March
- 13th April
Romford Town Centre, Hertford
Easter Festival at Old MacDonald's Farm
28th March
- 12th April
Old MacDonald's Farm, Brentwood
Easter at the Sanctuary
28th March
- 12th April
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
Fairy Tale Easter Trail
31st March
- 12th April
Cammas Hall, Near Bishop's Stortford
Easter Egg-stravaganza at Marsh Farm
31st March
- 12th April
Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers
Easter Adventures at Rainham Hall
1st April
- 6th April
Rainham Hall National Trust, Rainham
2K Easter Obstacle Run
3rd April
Nuclear Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
Brentwood Mega Fun Day
3rd April
The Brentwood Centre, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood
Good Friday Market - Barleyland's Craft Village
3rd April
Barleylands Farm, Billericay
Easter Egg Hunt at Upminster Windmill
3rd April
Upminster Windmill, Upminster
Easter Bunny Trail
(FREE)
3rd April
- 26th April
Brentwood, Ingatestone
2K Easter Obstacle Run
4th April
Nuclear Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
Family Knees Up
4th April
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
Meet the Easter Bunny Afternoon Tea
4th April
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Young Rangers
4th April
Rainham Hall National Trust, Rainham
Easter Fun Weekend at Hopefield
4th April
- 6th April
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
Easter Express 2026
4th April
Barnards Farm, West Horndon
Family Fun & Craft Day
(FREE)
4th April
Cottons Park (Carpark), Romford
Easter Trail
5th April
- 6th April
Valentines Mansion, Ilford
Kids Easter Party
5th April
The Phoenix, Rainham
2K Easter Obstacle Run
6th April
Nuclear Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
Parent and Baby Screening of THE DRAMA
6th April
Lumiere Cinema Romford, Romford
Parent and Baby Screening of THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE
6th April
Lumiere Cinema Romford, Romford
Parent and Baby Screening of THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE
6th April
Lumiere Cinema Romford, Romford
Children's Easter Party
6th April
The Plough, Cranham
Easter Just Get Over It
7th April
Nuclear Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
Wonders of Our Universe: Next Chapter
7th April
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
Children's Easter Crafts: Picture Frames & Crowns
7th April
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Children's Rooster Painting Workshop
7th April
CappARTcino, Hainault Forest
Easter Chick Pebble Painting Drop-in
7th April
CappARTcino, Hainault Forest
The White Rabbit's Workshop & Scavenger Hunt
7th April
Valance House, Dagenham
Easter Bonnet Decorating
8th April
Romford Shopping Hall, Romford
Comedy Club 4 Kids
8th April
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
Sweet N Sour
8th April
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
Family Fun: Easter Crafts
8th April
Havering Museum, Romford
Upminster Park Inflatable Fun Day
8th April
Upminster Park, Upminster
NCT Walk and Talk
(FREE)
8th April
Pulse, Hornchurch
Easter Just Get Over It
9th April
Nuclear Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
There's A Monster in Your Show
9th April
Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
Farmer Scott's Tulip Field
9th April
- 12th April
Farmer Scott's Tulip Field, Brentwood
Wonderland Farm Day
(FREE)
9th April
Valance House, Dagenham
Family Fun & Craft Day
(FREE)
4th April
Cottons Park (Carpark), Romford
Parent and Baby Screening of THE DRAMA
6th April
Lumiere Cinema Romford, Romford
Parent and Baby Screening of THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE
6th April
Lumiere Cinema Romford, Romford
Parent and Baby Screening of THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE
6th April
Lumiere Cinema Romford, Romford
Easter Bonnet Decorating
8th April
Romford Shopping Hall, Romford
Family Fun: Easter Crafts
8th April
Havering Museum, Romford
Raphael Park Inflatable Fun Day
29th May
Raphaels Park, Romford