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.
Titanic: Honour & Glory Exhibition at Havering Museum
| Apr 7th 2018 to Sep 1st 2018 | 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 2018 to Jul 1st 2018 | Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
The flora and fauna that inhabit Epping Forest captured in watercolour, printmaking, pen and ink.
Exhibition at The View: 130 years – The Royal Epping Forest Golf Club and Chingford Golf Course at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
| Jun 16th 2018 to Jul 15th 2018 | Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
This exhibition brings together archive material from 130 years of golf on the historic Chingford Golf Course.
Exhibition: Summer art show 2018 at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
| Jul 8th 2018 to Sep 2nd 2018 | Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
Annual summer art show featuring local artists inspired by Epping Forest.
Annual summer art show at The View (next door to QEHL) featuring local artists inspired by Epping Forest.
Tea and Talk – Havering Local Studies, Simon Donoghue at The Old Chapel Upminster
| Jul 11th 2018 | The Old Chapel Upminster |
Hear about the very many interesting items in our local studies library. 10.30am.
The talk is free for Friends of the Old Chapel otherwise £2 with refreshments included. Wed 11 July, 10.30am.
Taster Session: Make a vintage inspired headband using millinery ribbon and veiling at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
| Jul 13th 2018 | Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
Melanie Lewiston, a talented milliner, will help you make a vintage inspired headband from millinery ribbon and veiling using traditional techniques
Heritage Horse n’ Carriage Tour at Thames Chase Forest Centre
| Jul 21st 2018 | Thames Chase Forest Centre |
Join us on a one day horse drawn carriage tour starting at Thames Chase Forest Centre and visiting various heritage sites in the area, including the Tithe Barn, Havering Museum, the Old Chapel, Upminster Windmill and returning to Thames Chase.
Date: Saturday 21st July
Time: 10am-5pm (Please arrive at 9:45am for a 10am start)
Age: 12+
Cost: Free
Book
To book a place please register here.
Exhibition: The Forest that was saved: 140 years of protection under the 1878 Epping Forest Act at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
| Jul 21st 2018 to Sep 30th 2018 | Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
This exhibition will reprint more than 40 historic photographs of Epping Forest and adjoining villages commissioned to celebrate the crucial legal judgement of 1874 that saved the Forest.
What did Epping Forest look like in the 1870s when it was saved from destruction? To mark 140 years of Epping Forest as a protected public space, this exhibition will reprint more than 40 historic photographs of the Forest and adjoining villages commissioned to celebrate the crucial legal judgement of 1874 that saved the Forest. Garden play trail at Rainham Hall
| Jul 21st 2018 to Sep 2nd 2018 | Rainham Hall |
During the summer holidays discover our garden play trail which will take you on a journey around our nearly three acre community garden.
Open Weekend at Upminster Windmills Visitor Centre at Upminster Windmill
| Jul 21st 2018 to Jul 22nd 2018 | Upminster Windmill |
Learn about Upminster Windmill, it’s history and current restoration project as we open our visitor centre to the public. 1pm – 4pm. Free entry.
Titanic Exhibition Talk: Survivors, Rescuers and Artefacts – 21st July at Havering Museum
| Jul 21st 2018 | Havering Museum |
Stories from the survivors and rescuers and how Titanic artefacts have become today’s valuable treasures. This talk is a repeat of the one first given on Thursday 31st May.
Old Chapel Open Day at The Old Chapel Upminster
| Jul 21st 2018 | The Old Chapel Upminster |
The Old Chapel will be open for you to come and learn about the history of the building and Upminster.
2pm-5pm. Free entry.
Family event: The Forest that was saved – 140 years of summer holiday family fun at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
| Jul 21st 2018 to Sep 30th 2018 | Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
Drop in this summer for self-led art and activity tables and trails linked to our exhibition about how the Forest was saved
BioBlitz at Thames Chase at Thames Chase Forest Centre
| Jul 22nd 2018 | Thames Chase Forest Centre |
BioBlitz! at Thames Chase
FREE nature fun day for families of all ages! Discover the wildlife on your doorstep.
Sunday 22 July 2018, 10am-3pm
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Go on a wild minibeast safari, discover the aquatic creatures living in the river, follow the nature trail, learn all about your discoveries in our ID Zone, plus crafts, face-painting, badge-making and much more!
FREE drop-in event. Sign up on Eventbrite to let us know you’re coming, or pop in for as long as you like on the day!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bioblitz-at-thames-chase-tickets-46631020638?aff=efbeventtix
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In partnership with Thames Chase, Land of the Fanns and the Forestry Commission.
www.thameschase.org.uk | www.landofthefanns.org.uk | www.forestry.gov.uk
Storytelling session at Rainham Hall
| Jul 25th 2018 | Rainham Hall |
A summer storytelling session in the gardens at Rainham Hall delivered by Havering Libraries.