Events
There are a host of exciting events happening across the Discover Me sites throughout the year. Talks, workshops, activities, shows and more, these events range in price from a few pounds to absolutely free, so there’s something to suit every pocket.Pick a month
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View Locations
Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
The Hospital Chapel of St Mary the Virgin and St Thomas of Canterbury
Coalhouse Fort and Park
Valentines Mansion & Gardens
Thurrock Museum
Valence House Museum
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Rainham Hall
The Old Chapel Upminster
Havering Museum
Titanic: Honour & Glory Exhibition at Havering Museum
| Apr 7th to Sep 1st | Havering Museum |
This exhibition launched on 7th April and runs until 1st September, it tells the story of the Titanic disaster through artefacts and will include stories from local people, who have a connection to the ship. A series of talks will support this exhibition. Group visits with refreshments are available upon request.
Exhibition at The View: On the Forest Edge by Carol Foulger and Katherine Poluck at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
| Jun 3rd to Jul 1st | Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
The flora and fauna that inhabit Epping Forest captured in watercolour, printmaking, pen and ink.
The Music of Cole Porter at The Old Chapel Upminster
| Jun 3rd | The Old Chapel Upminster |
Free concert of the music of Cole Porter.
Taster Session at The View: Nature’s flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
| Jun 7th | Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
Joan Payne, an experienced florist, will demonstrate how to create an arrangement using some greenery and natural materials found on the Forest floor.
Titanic Exhibition Talk: Marconi, Maritime Wireless and the Titanic Disaster – 9th June at Havering Museum
| Jun 9th | Havering Museum |
This talk by Dave Church explores Marconi’s success in getting wireless accepted in shipping and major maritime incidents of the period focusing on the sinking of the Titanic.
Titanic Exhibition Talk: Hunt for Titanic – 14th June at Havering Museum
| Jun 14th | Havering Museum |
This amazing talk focuses on the search for the wreck and conspiracy theories behind the discovery. This talk will be repeated on Wednesday, 22nd August.