Wanstead Village Directory

South Woodford's Summer Festival
2026-07-19 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | George Lane, South Woodford
George Lane will be partially closed to traffic for the annual summer festival, featuring market stalls, a safe play zone for kids, live music, face painting, food and drink. Organised by the SoWo Society.

Advances in space exploration
2026-07-19 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A talk by Alan White for the North East London Astronomical Society.

Open garden in Woodford Green
2026-07-19 14:00 - 17:00 | 19 Rokeby Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 9HT
Colourful town garden garden open to the public as part of the charitable National Garden Scheme.

Klara Devlin Quartet – special free Sunday afternoon show
2026-07-19 14:30 - 16:00 | 2 Harvey Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DB
An East Side Jazz Club event.

Flower arranging demonstration
2026-07-20 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Elaine Bobier presents to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

Moth morning: Moth X Human
2026-07-22 09:00 - 11:00 | meet at the Temple, Wanstead Park
Explore the world of moths with Epping Forest conservation team and composer Ellie Wilson. Includes moth-inspired music and crafts.

Disability Festival in the Park
2026-07-22 12:00 - 19:00 | Christ Church Green, Wanstead
The borough’s only inclusive and accessible festival open to everyone.

Flying Over the Flats: a history of aerial adventures on Wanstead Flats
2026-07-22 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Mark Gorman and Peter Williams for the East of London Family History Society. Visitors welcome.

Fantastic Mr Fox at Redbridge Drama Centre
2026-07-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Ilford Operatic Dramatic Society presents Roald Dahl’s much-loved story.

South Woodford Repair Café
2026-07-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Free electrical, sewing, mechanical and bike repairs.

Wanstead Stamp Fair
2026-07-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
Including postcards, cigarette cards, phone cards and philatelic accessories.

Climate Cafe Listening Circle
2026-07-25 10:30 | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, E11 3AU
An opportunity to share thoughts and feelings about the climate and ecological emergency in a non-dogmatic, accepting group space. Booking required.

FLAMINGO FAIR at Wanstead Library
2026-07-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Cards, gifts, face painting and refreshments.

Elmhurst Gardens Summer Fun Day
2026-07-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford
Bouncy castle, face painting, stalls and competitions. Organised by the Maybank Community Association.

The Three Musketeers in Wanstead Park
2026-07-26 19:00 | the Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park
Swordplay and comedy by open-air theatre company Illyria. Bring your own seating.

Mysteries and Conundrums
2026-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation for the Redbridge and District U3A by Andy Smith, a performance poet and entertainer. Visitors welcome.
