Wanstead Village Directory

The Snow Queen
2024-12-14 12:30 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
With magic, mystery and lots of laughs, Redbridge Drama Centre hosts a modern adaptation of this classic tale. Repeated on 15 and 21 December.

Zeus’s Birthday Bash: interactive theatre for kids
2024-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR
From soft-play archery and gladiator fighting to brainteasing memory games and devilish quizzes, the children of Wanstead are invited to the birthday of Zeus, King of the Gods. The Wanstead Curtain at Wanstead Methodist Church is a year-round performance space and home for the Wanstead Kinema, brought to you by the Wanstead Fringe Association.

Redbridge Brass presents: The Snowman
2024-12-14 15:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Raymond Briggs’ family favourite The Snowman is brought to life with live music provided by Redbridge Brass Band playing the complete film score.

Amos & The Grumpy Owl
2024-12-14 16:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
A heartwarming Christmas adventure by Artless Theatre. Repeated at 6.30pm.

Wanstead Park Christmas Walk
2024-12-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance
Looking at features old and new to be found in the park. Hosted by the Epping Forest Heritage Trust.

South Woodford Community Christmas Market
2024-12-15 11:00 - 17:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Is there life out there?
2024-12-15 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Les Brand presents a talk on one of the most fascinating questions of our time. A North East London Astronomical Society event. Free entry for new visitors.

Bereavement café morning session
2024-12-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Royal Ballet & Opera: The Nutcracker
2024-12-17 19:00 | Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL
Discover the enchantment of ballet with this festive treat for the whole family.

Laugh-Able Xmas Special
2024-12-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Fully accessible, affordable and award winning Comedy Night featuring Robin Ince.

Santa’s Wanstead drive-by
2024-12-19 16:30 - 19:00 | various
Santa will embark on a pre-Christmas tour of Wanstead, chauffeured through the streets by Elf Steve Hayden aboard his Parker Dairies milk float. The elves will be collecting money for local charities.

Wanstead Christmas Litter Pick
2024-12-21 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Cakes and Carols
2024-12-21 13:00

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2025-01-04 10:30 - 11:30 | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Post Festivities Serenity Break Retreat
2025-01-04 15:30 - 18:30 | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, E11 3AU
A sound bath with Arlene Dunkley-Wood.

Wanstead Community Market
2025-01-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street
Monthly market offering a wide range of food and craft products.

A Wanstead Park Epiphany Walk!
2025-01-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance
An easy stroll in the park, with an irreverent local interpretation on the 12 days of Christmas! Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2025-01-06 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

The Glorious Garden of the Dead
2025-01-06 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation about Highgate Cemetery by Nick Dobson for the Wanstead Historical Society.

Holborn's heroes
2025-01-07 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by retired police officer Chris Foster for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Business Buzz
2025-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 | The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead
Face-to-face, drop-in business networking.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2025-01-07 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford

British Sign Language practice session
2025-01-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson. Repeated on 15 December at 6.45pm.

For the Love of Nature
2025-01-07 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by wildlife photographer Mick White.

South Woodford Ward Councillor Surgery
2025-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Salvation Army, 26 Daisy Road, E18 1EA
Councillors Joe Hehir, Beverley Brewer and Saiqa Qayum Hussain. Booking required.

Wanstead Man Cave
2025-01-08 19:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A donation-based peer support space for men held at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic. Repeats weekly.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2025-01-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring David Harrild.

Wanstead Business Network
2025-01-09 07:30 - 09:00 | Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive
A weekly networking meeting for local business owners. Booking required.

Novelists who Lived in Redbridge
2025-01-09 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Janet Seward for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2025-01-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 25 January.
