Wanstead Village Directory

RSPB Reserves in South East England
2025-09-09 20:00 (Europe/London) | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Brian Nobbs.

London Bridged: 3,500 years of crossing the Thames
2025-09-09 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A presentation by Charlie Forman for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

South Woodford Ward Councillor Surgery
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Salvation Army, 26 Daisy Road, E18 1EA
Councillors Joe Hehir, Beverley Brewer and Saiqa Qayum Hussain. Booking required.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2025-09-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Nicholas Martin.

Wanstead Fringe: An Evening with Jack the Ripper
2025-09-10 19:30 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
A journey into London’s dark heart.

The history of Walthamstow
2025-09-11 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Jill Finch for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Fringe: Resurrection, The Musical
2025-09-11 19:30 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR
A new musical adventure where history, mystery and swashbuckling action collide.

Wanstead Fringe: House of Scandal – A tribute to heiress Catherine
2025-09-12 19:30 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
A tribute to Wanstead House heiress Catherine Long-Wellesley on the 200th anniversary of her death.

South Woodford Green Community Day
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
The South Woodford Society will be hosting gardening sessions, litter picking and a mosaic workshop (separate booking required).

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2025-09-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 27 September.

ELMHURST GARDENS ACTION DAY
2025-09-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford
Help maintain this Green Flag Award park. Activities may include planting flowers, pruning, litter picking, updating noticeboards and sweeping the tennis courts. Organised by Vision RCL and the Friends of Elmhurst Gardens. Repeated on 25 October.

Wanstead Fringe: Jumble Trail 2025
2025-09-13 11:00 - 15:00 | various

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-09-13 11:00 - 2025-09-14 15:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

Christ Church Flower Festival
2025-09-13 11:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
The church will be hosting floral displays from members of the church, Wanstead House Flower Club and Wanstead Church School.

East London ME/CFS support group
2025-09-13 14:30 - 17:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Conversation, information and support.

Wanstead Community Market
2025-09-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Wanstead High Street
Additional market event as part of the Wanstead Festival.

Wanstead Fringe: Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
2025-09-14 11:00 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
Discover the history of Wanstead and Snaresbrook on this guided walk.

South Woodford Litter Pick
2025-09-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Litter picks, hoops, hi-vis vests and gloves will be available. Organised by the South Woodford Society.

Nature Fest at ELHAP
2025-09-14 11:00 - 16:00 | ELHAP, 119 Roding Lane North, IG8 8NA
Nature-inspired activities for all ages, including apple pressing, den-building, bushcraft, seed bomb making, nature walks, treasure hunts and the chance explore the adventure playground.

Wanstead Festival 2025
2025-09-14 11:00 - 18:00 | Christ Church Green, Wanstead
Featuring live music, stalls, crafts, rides, performances, dog show, pop-up pub and street food.

Wanstead Fringe: The Magic Bookmark
2025-09-14 13:00 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR
Join pantomime dame and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Mama G in a panto adventure for the whole family.

Wanstead Fringe: Wanstead at War
2025-09-15 19:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
Local historian Davis Watson gives an updated version of his talk that was originally held to celebrate 80 years since VE Day.

Flower arranging demonstration
2025-09-15 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Demonstration by Gill McGregor for the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2025-09-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Wanstead Fringe: Documenting changes through photography
2025-09-16 19:00 | La Bakerie, 119A High Street, Wanstead
Local photographer Russell Boyce will showcase his latest project, Living the Changes Lea Bridge Road.

BSL sign supported English drop-in session
2025-09-17 18:45 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson.

Wanstead Fringe: An Evening with Robin Ince
2025-09-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Laugh-Able is teaming up with award-deserving neurodivergency podcast UnmedOKAYted, to host a live evening of discussion with award-winning comedian and author Robin Ince.

Wanstead Fringe: Wanstead Theatre Co
2025-09-17 20:00 | City Place Coffee, High Street, Wanstead
A screening of Wanstead’s very own sitcom.

The Veterans RVP Drop-In and Chat
2025-09-18 10:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A monthly opportunity for veterans and their person of significance to come together, share experiences and be supported at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2025-09-20 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.
