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Fairkytes Arts Centre

Fairkytes Arts Centre is a community arts centre in the heart of Hornchurch offering a wide range of activities for adults and children, rooms for hire, a large number of clubs and societies, and occasional events and demonstrations. 

Keep up-to-date with what's on at Fairkytes

You can keep informed about events and activities including children's holiday workshops, music events, theatre, and open days:

Front cover of the Fairkytes Prospectus 2025-26 showing the Fairkytes building

Clubs & societies

Fairkytes is a meeting place for dozens of local clubs, groups and societies.

 

If you’re interested in music, learning a language, keeping fit or saving the environment, there’s a club for you at Fairkytes. 

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A woman in a fur hat and long dress sings and plays guitar onstage with a band. A bassist stands behind her, and a drum set is visible. They are performing in a bright indoor space with glass railings.

Rooms for hire

If you’re looking for a room to hold your class or a meeting place for your club, Fairkytes has a number of simple, adaptable spaces in a range of sizes, all at reasonable cost. 

 

​Whether you need a clear area for dance, tables and chairs for a meeting or a cabaret style layout for a quiz night, we can be of help. 

 

Contact Fairkytes Art Centre on 01708 433433 to book or take a look at the venue directory.  

The History of Fairkytes

Fairkytes was a private house originally built in the mid 18th century with several later additions to the property made up to the end of the 19th century. It is Grade II listed. 

 

Previous occupants include Job Alibone, Joseph Fry (son of the famous prison reformer Elizabeth Fry) and Thomas Wedlake, who owned the Iron Foundry which stood opposite. In the 1950s it was bought by Hornchurch Urban District Council who used it as a library. 

 

Fairkytes became Havering's Arts Centre in 1973 when the library moved to the purpose built building in North Street. Over time the centre has grown considerably, incorporating the Annexe building at the rear in 1992 and the Billet building next door in 2001.​ 

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events

Multi-media Art with Peter Barnes

Multi-media Art with Peter Barnes

Using pencils, water colour, acrylic and oils, learn basic techniques or hone already existing skills. Designed to suit all abilities for hobbies and beyond. Beginners welcome! Mondays 19:30-21:30 Tuesdays 10:00-12:00...

Art with Nursen Ibrahim

Art with Nursen Ibrahim

An informal art class in which Nursen will guide you through your paintings and drawings. For ages 50+ For cost and more info, contact Nursen at 07890498407 or email nursen-i@hotmail.co.uk...

Patchwork & Quilting with Sarah Sparkes

Patchwork & Quilting with Sarah Sparkes

Create both hand and machine sewn quilts, cushions and other items for yourself or as gifts for others. Classes are suitable for beginners, as well as more advanced quilters. Takes...

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