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TOP TIPS: Transition to Secondary School
It's that time of year again where we start to think about the changes that lie ahead for our children. On Friday 1st March families will find out which secondary school their year 6 child has been offered a place in. It can be an anxious time but as always we are here to help where we can.
Click the link and have a read of our top tips that will help you and your child through this experience.
Easter is almost here and it's time to get planning. We have hundreds of ideas on the website for days out, events, local places to visit and so much more. Check out our guide to Easter and get ahead of the game!
Use these links to find everything you need.
Easter in Romford & Beyond - check out some of our favourite events. Don't forget our full and up to date What's on guide too!
Easter Activities at Home - activities to keep the kids busy at home including crafts, baking, free printables, physical activities, challenges and games.
Holiday Clubs - we have a great selection of holiday clubs running in Romford and the surrounds. Take a look here and book your child's place today.
Download our FREE Easter Holiday Planner to help you and your children plan your Easter Holidays. Just print it at home, fill it in and stick it on the fridge so everyone knows what's happening!
We live so close to our capital city and I am guessing most of us don't make the most of what's on offer - I know I don't!
You won't find any of what I call the 'big ticket' days out here. This is more about making the most of the city and exploring the hidden gems, it's about finding family friendly activities and planning days out that won't cost the earth.
We have found:
And so much more.
The Easter Trail at Lathcoats
23rd March
- 13th April
Lathcoats Farm, Galleywood
Easter Trail at Ingrebourne
23rd March
- 12th April
Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre, Hornchurch
Easter Eggstravaganza
23rd March
- 1st April
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans
Easter Adventures at Rainham Hall
(FREE)
28th March
- 1st April
Rainham Hall, Rainham
Easter Crafts at Hornchurch Library
28th March
Hornchurch Library, Hornchurch
Meet the Easter Bunny at Thames Chase
29th March
- 30th March
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Easter Weekend Warley Place Spring Bulbs Spectacular
29th March
- 1st April
Warley Place Nature Reserve, Brentwood
Peter Rabbit at Call of the Wild Zoo
29th March
Call of the Wild Zoo, South Woodham Ferrers
Easter at RHS Hyde Hall
29th March
- 14th April
RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford
Easter egg hunt
29th March
- 1st April
Southend Pier, Essex
Easter Trail at Call of the Wild Zoo
29th March
- 14th April
Call of the Wild Zoo, South Woodham Ferrers
Easter eggstravaganza at Maldon Promenade Zoo
29th March
- 1st April
Maldon Promenade Zoo, Maldon
Easter Festival
29th March
- 14th April
Old MacDonald's Farm, Brentwood
Monster Inflatables at Wat Tyler Country Park
29th March
Wat Tyler Country Park, Basildon
Treasure Island: A swashbuckling pantomime adventure
29th March
- 3rd April
Harlow Playhouse, Harlow
Woodland Pirate Easter Trail
29th March
- 14th April
Cammas Hall Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak
Stubbers Easter Adventure
29th March
- 14th April
Stubbers Adventure Centre, Ockendon Road, Upminster
Easter Egg Hunt
29th March
Upminster Windmill, Upminster
Self led Easter Trail
(FREE)
29th March
- 14th April
Belhus Woods, South Ockenden
Easter at Barleylands
29th March
- 14th April
Barleylands Farm Park & The Village, Billericay
St-Egg-Osaurus Easter at Colchester Zoo
29th March
- 14th April
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
Easter at Woodstock Farm
29th March
- 14th April
Woodstock Farm, Cold Norton
Easter at Hopefield
30th March
- 31st March
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
Easter slime making session
30th March
LIGHTSHIP CAFE - GRAYS BEACH PARK, GRAYS BEACH PARK
Wonka Drive In Movie
30th March
Barleylands Farm, Billericay
Eco Ever After
(FREE)
30th March
- 7th April
The Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford
Easter Fun Day
(FREE)
30th March
Harold Hill Community Centre, Harold Hill
2K Easter Obstacle Run
30th March
- 1st April
Wild Forest, Ongar Road
Easter Express 2024
30th March
- 31st March
Barnards Miniature Railway, Brentwood
Easter Egg Hunt
(FREE)
30th March
- 13th April
Valence House Museum, Margery Road, Dagenham.
Easter Party at The Harvey Centre
(FREE)
30th March
The Harvey Centre, Harlow
Essex Fire Museum - Family Open day
(FREE)
31st March
Essex Fire Museum (Grays Fire Station), Grays
Heroes and villians
(FREE)
31st March
Festival Leisure Park, Basildon
Easter Egg Hunt at Copped Hall
31st March
Copped Hall, Epping
Meet the Easter Bunny at Thames Chase
1st April
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Monster Inflatables at Wat Tyler Country Park
1st April
Wat Tyler Country Park, Basildon
Easter Monday at Gibberd Garden
1st April
The Gibberd Garden, Harlow
Indoor Inflatable Day
1st April
Better, Barking Sporthouse & Gym, Dagenham
Spring Arts & Crafts MArket
(FREE)
1st April
Rainham Hall, Rainham
Oxygen Romford's Easter Egg-stravaganza
1st April
- 12th April
Oxygen Romford, Harold Hill, Romford
Grange Farm Pond Dipping and Easter Trail (3+ years)
2nd April
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve, Chigwell
SINGtok Easter Camp
2nd April
- 3rd April
Hornchurch Library, Hornchurch
Easter box decorating at Thames Chase
2nd April
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
The Easter Trail at Lathcoats
2nd April
- 6th April
Lathcoats Farm, Galleywood
Easter Craft Fair
(FREE)
2nd April
Rainham Library, Rainham
Easter Crafts
2nd April
Upminster Library, Upminster
Easter Party with Spidey and Stitch
2nd April
Kiddiewinks Soft Play, Romford
Willows' Magical Adventures!
2nd April
- 14th April
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans
Easter Bunny Children's Painting Workshop
3rd April
Hainault Forest Craft Courtyard, Chigwell, United Kingdom
Bedfords Easter Eggs-plorers
3rd April
Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre, Havering-atte-Bower
Crafty Wednesday at Thames Chase
3rd April
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
FREE Family Entry to Havering Museum
(FREE)
3rd April
- 6th April
Havering Museum, Romford
Inflatable Fun Day - Upminster
3rd April
Upminster Park, Upminster
Easter Farm
(FREE)
3rd April
Valence House Museum, Margery Road, Dagenham.
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