What's On in Romford
Things to do in and around Romford: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.
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Heritage Open Days Havering 2026: 7 free openings and times
Seven Havering places open free this September, from Bower House to Rainham Hall. Dates, times, which need booking and the one walk capped at 20.
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Bonfire Night
Romford fireworks 2026: two dates set, no tickets yet
Two Havering displays have 2026 dates: Marshalls Park on Friday 6 November and Coopers' Coborn on Saturday 7 November. Neither has tickets on sale yet.
Christmas
Romford Christmas lights: no switch-on here since 2023
Romford's Market Place switch-on was cut in 2024 and has not returned. The seven Havering town centre events that did run last year, and when 2026 dates are due.
Christmas
Hornchurch panto 2026: Robin Hood dates, times, prices
Robin Hood runs at the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch from 18 November to 2 January. Every performance time, the £14.70 to £36.70 prices and the five access dates.
Remembrance
Havering Remembrance Sunday: 8 Nov, seven parade times
Remembrance Sunday 2026 is 8 November. Romford steps off at 10.30am outside the Liberty, and six other Havering parades and services run to an 11am silence.