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Arts, culture & creativity

From knitting and painting to life drawing and portraiture, there are lots of places in Havering where you can get creative.

Arts & Crafts

Whether you're a seasoned artist, a curious beginner, or simply looking for creative inspiration, find places to get creative in Havering.

Culture

A person paints pink flowers with green stems on a small canvas, using a thin brush. Two paint palettes with various colors and a colorful cloth are on the wooden table nearby.

Arts and cultural activties are good for your mind and body. They help you express yourself, learn new things, and strengthen the community. Cultural activities include going to a museum, theatre, or art gallery.

Dance

Dancing is good for the body and the soul.

Discover dance classes for all ages and abilities in Havering.

Film & Cinema

Whether you want to catch the latest blockbuster or relive movie moments at an accessible screening, film & cinema is the perfect way to destress and escape for a little while.

Music

Music is a big part of arts and culture. It helps us express feelings, tell stories, and bring people together. In Havering, you can enjoy live music, join a choir or band, or take part in music workshops.

Theatre & Drama

Theatre and drama is all about telling stories through acting, movement, and voice. In Havering, you can join drama clubs, take part in plays, or watch live performances at local theatres.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events

Lumiere Cinema Parent and Baby Screenings

Lumiere Cinema Parent and Baby Screenings

WHAT: These sessions are aimed at providing a friendly, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for parents or carers to enjoy a film with us. They are strictly for parents or carers with babies...

Dicing with Life community games session

Dicing with Life community games session

Community games sessions every Tues/Thurs/Sat on Level 3, The Mercury Mall, Romford. Board games, TCG’s, RPG’s & Wargames for everybody! 500+ games library. We also sell TCG’s, games & equipment...

Wednesday Fun Club

Wednesday Fun Club

Bring the family together for creativity, play, and community at Wednesday Fun Club. Each week during term-time, Orchard Village comes alive with free activities for all ages. From craft-making and...

MyPlace Creative Saturdays – Youth Takeover

MyPlace Creative Saturdays – Youth Takeover

Led by Havering’s new Young Change Makers, the programme brings fresh energy to every Saturday. Expect gigs, fashion shows, craft and bike workshops, jam sessions in the music studio, and...

ART + SOUND Sundays

ART + SOUND Sundays

A Mindful Art Workshop and a Unique Immersive Sound Bath in a Cinema – book in for ONE or BOTH! Art Workshop + Sound Bath You can book in for...

Storytime at Romford Library

Storytime at Romford Library

Come down to Romford Library and enjoy some fantastic stories with us every Monday! 1st Monday of every month also includes a craft event! This event is ideal for children...

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

Every Monday During School Term Time Our Reading Buddies sessions are aimed at school aged children who have started to learn to read. They will be paired with a library...

Adult Reading Zone

Adult Reading Zone

Do you know someone who needs help with reading, writing, speaking or spelling English? Romford Library has a dedicated team of volunteers who provide one to one help.

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