The View, 6 Rangers Road, Chingford, E4 7QH Artwork by local artist Linda Bondy, featuring oils, watercolours and drawings of Epping Forest. Free – no booking required.  

As the winter nights draw in experience Eastbury Manor House by candlelight with costumed tour guides. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours. A tea is included in the price of the ticket. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. £10 Tickets are available by clicking on the link above. There is a small admin fee charged by Eventbrite, you can also purchase tickets in person at Eastbury Manor House by visiting the property on Thursdays and Fridays, 10am to 4pm and on Sundays 12noon to 5pm. For more information please email eastburymanorhouse@lbbd.gov.uk For tickets go to : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/candlelit-tour-tickets-25166749425

Rainham Hall will be decorated with traditional greenery to as we re-visit an eighteenth century Christmas. Come and help us make swags, garlands and kissing boughs at the “Deck the Hall” event on the 25 November 2016. If you have any greenery in your gardens that you could donate then bring it along! Holly, yew and ivy were just some of the evergreens used to decorate homes like Rainham Hall.    

Rainham Hall will re-imagine the tradition of a Frost Fayre this winter. Captain John Harle, having once lived and worked the Thames, would have attended a Frost Fayre in his time spent living in London. When the Thames froze over in the eighteenth century they would set up stalls on the ice selling food and drink, and there would also be craftsman selling their wares and visitors participating in games. Our Fayre will feature designer makers selling their goods so come and peruse the stalls and pick up a few Christmas gifts for an alternative to the busy high street. There will also be food, festive treats, music and merriment so great fun for the whole family.