Wanstead Village Directory

May Music Festival: Wheatley’s Arcadians
2025-05-26 17:00 (Europe/London) | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
Martin Wheatley leads his group in a presentation of music of the golden era of the guitar.

Public speaking with Toastmasters Woodford Green
2025-05-27 19:15 | Woodford Methodist Church, E18 2PU
Become more confident in public speaking.

East End Life Through the Lens
2025-05-28 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
The East End of London as captured on camera from World War I to the early 1950s. A presentation by Danny Wells for the East of London Family History Society. Visitors welcome.

Walking for Health: Wanstead Park
2025-05-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance

Highams Players presents Something to Hide
2025-05-29 20:00 - 2025-05-31 00:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
The Highams Players present a psychological thriller by Leslie Sands. Saturday performances at 2pm and 7pm.

Wanstead Vintage Fair
2025-05-31 10:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead United Reformed Church, E11 2HD
Including fashion, jewellery, homewares and books.

Angelica Sprocket's Pockets
2025-05-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Folksy Theatre presents a performance featuring live music, puppetry, interactive fun and a dash of delightful chaos. Repeated at 1.30pm.

River Roding guided walk: Debden to Wanstead
2025-06-01 09:30 - 15:00 | meet at Debden station
Join the River Roding Trust on a guided walk along the Debden to Wanstead section of London’s third longest river.

Wanstead Community Market
2025-06-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street
Monthly market offering a wide range of food and craft products.

Nature-Based Memory Café
2025-06-01 14:00 - 15:30 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
Providing hands-on access to nature items, story-gathering and singing for those living with dementia and their carers.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2025-06-02 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

Wanstead Community Gardeners evening walk
2025-06-02 19:00 | meet at Snaresbrook Station
Hear the stories behind the community garden patches and meet the gardeners who created them.

The white mouse Nancy Wake: A truly remarkable spy
2025-06-03 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by Paul Barwick for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A about the many courageous acts Nancy Wake performed during WWII. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2025-06-03 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

BSL Sign Supported English practice session
2025-06-03 14:30 - 15:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson. Repeated on 18 June at 6.45pm.

Woodford Arts Group’s summer exhibition
2025-06-04 10:00 - 2025-06-29 16:00 | The View, Chingford, E4 7QH
Entitled All Nature Has Feeling, this exhibition by local artists is inspired by and on show in Epping Forest. Closed on Mondays.

‘One life’ course on Humanism
2025-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | 3–5 Devon House, Hermon Hill, E11 2AW
Suitable for anyone interested in knowing more about Humanism, its perspectives and history. Presented by East London Humanists.

Over-55s Bridge Club
2025-06-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
020 8989 6338

Haven House SPARKLE WALK 2025
2025-06-06 17:00 - 23:30 | Woodford Rugby Club, IG8 9LB
Haven House’s annual charity walk through Wanstead, Woodford and South Woodford returns.

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2025-06-07 10:30 - 11:30 | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Churchfields School Summer Fayre
2025-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB
Fairground rides, games, stalls, food and drinks, music and raffle prizes.

Walk from Buckhurst Hill to Snaresbrook
2025-06-08 10:30 - 13:30 | meet at Buckhurst Hill station
Walking on mostly forest paths. Hosted by the West Essex Ramblers.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2025-06-08 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

South Woodford Jumble Trail
2025-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 | across South Woodford
Stallholders must register by 1 June (£5).

Open garden in South Woodford
2025-06-08 13:00 - 17:00 | 68 Derby Road, South Woodford, E18 2PS
This old-fashioned summer garden with two ponds will be open to the public as part of the charitable National Garden Scheme.

Wanstead Park to Ray Park bike ride
2025-06-08 14:00 - 17:30 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
A 10 mile, afternoon family ride to Ray Park, suitable for all ages and abilities. Organised by the Redbridge Cycling Campaign.

Wanstead Cricket Club Summer Festival
2025-06-08 15:00 - 23:00 | Wanstead Cricket Club, Overton Drive
Featuring tribute band Oasiis.

Wanstead Community Gardeners evening walk
2025-06-09 19:00 | George Green, Wanstead (opposite Belgique)

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2025-06-10 19:00 | City Place Coffee, High Street, Wanstead
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.
