Wanstead Village Directory

Churchfields Winter Fayre
2024-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB
Arts and crafts, Christmas stalls, refreshments and Santa’s Grotto.

The Duke Christmas Market
2024-12-07 12:00 - 18:00 | The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead
Festive stalls and entertainment.

Family Christmas Concert
2024-12-07 16:00 - 17:15 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
Featuring local choir East London Chorus.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2024-12-08 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

South Woodford Society Litter Pick
2024-12-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Litter picks, hoops, hi-vis vests and gloves will be available.

Christmas film party
2024-12-08 15:00 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR
Free party for all the community, including music and singalong film screening.

Celtic Christmas
2024-12-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Enjoy cherished carols sung with an ethereal beauty and performed on traditional instruments.

Wanstead Comedy Night
2024-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Eton Manor RFC, Nutter Lane, E11 2JA
Featuring Ben Norris, Don Biswas, Vlad Ilich, Mark Vincent and Graeme Matthews.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2024-12-10 19:00 | Luppolo, 36–38 High Street, Wanstead
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Royal Ballet & Opera: Cinderella
2024-12-10 19:15 | Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL
Be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

The Folklore of plants
2024-12-10 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Nina Lewis for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society.

Spring Bird Migration along the Adriatic Flyway
2024-12-10 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Denis Bohm.

Haven House Children's Hospice
2024-12-11 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Sarah Harris for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

City Place Coffee Christmas Market
2024-12-11 15:00 - 19:30 | City Place Coffee, High Street, Wanstead
Stalls and festive treats.

Community Carols on the High Street
2024-12-11 19:00 | Wanstead War Memorial, High Street E11 2AA
Members of the Parish of Wanstead choir will lead the singing on. Raising money for Centrepoint. Festivities will continue in The Cuckfield Pub afterwards.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2024-12-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Brett Wales.

Wine Tasting: Champagne & Sparkling Wine
2024-12-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Must Wine, 125 High Street, Wanstead
Enjoy five wines from around the world.

Comedy At The Bull
2024-12-11 20:00 - 22:30 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
Featuring Carl Donnelly, Abigoliah Schamaun, Jamie Allerton and Michael Shafar.

Christmas in the City
2024-12-12 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Jill Finch for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2024-12-12 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Office Xmas Party at Wanstead Works
2024-12-13 17:00 - 23:00 | Wanstead Works, 34-40 High Street, E11 2RJ
Add yourself to the guest list for a night of festive fun.

Aldersbrook Primary School Winter Trail
2024-12-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Aldersbrook Primary School, E12 5HL
Follow the trail through the park, uncover clues and finish at the school for festive treats and Christmas fun. Maps sold separately.

Santa’s Christmas Workshop
2024-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
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.

Wanstead Community Christmas Market
2024-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2024-12-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas.

The Snow Queen
2024-12-14 12:30 - 14:30 | 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.
