A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

A festive breakfast in the winter garden.

Follow the trail through the park, uncover clues and finish at the school for festive treats and Christmas fun. Maps sold separately.

Elves will welcome you to their magical interactive Christmas show, after which Miss Christmas will take you to the elves workshop, where you will be able to make a Christmas decoration and write your letter to Santa. Next, you will be invited to meet Father Christmas himself, in the grotto.

Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas.

Wanstead Park's visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

A free event for over-65s with homemade cakes and performances by local musicians.

A Christmas quiz for teams of up to eight people. A burger is included in the price.

For women, non-binary and trans people.

Raymond Briggs' family favourite The Snowman is brought to life with live music provided by Redbridge Brass Band playing the complete film score. Repeated at 1pm and 3pm.

Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Join local historians Mark Gorman and Georgina Green for a circular walk around Wanstead Flats exploring story of the role the Flats played in the forest's preservation and some of its other history. An Epping Forest Heritage Trust event.