Wanstead Village Directory

Clavering Castle: The Dig
2026-04-15 14:30 (Europe/London) | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Simon Coxall for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Friends of Wanstead Parklands AGM
2026-04-15 19:00 | Wanstead Cricket Club, Overton Drive
After a short business meeting, Alison O’Connor, Epping Forest’s Project Officer for Wanstead Park, will give a talk about future proposals and funding sources for the park.

Laugh-Able Comedy Night in Wanstead
2026-04-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night to mark Autism Acceptance Month with MC Mark Nicholas and Stephen Catling headlining.

IODS Productions Presents: Annie
2026-04-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
IODS bring the award-winning family musical set in 1930s New York to South Woodford.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2026-04-18 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Charity Coffee Morning
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:30 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Charity and information stalls. Refreshments available. Charities are invited to book a table.

South Woodford Repair Café
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Free electrical, sewing, mechanical and bike repairs.

Roding Valley Way and Wanstead Park Walk
2026-04-18 10:30 - 13:30 | meet at Redbridge station
A three-mile linear walk via the Roding Valley Way to Wanstead Park, finishing at Wanstead station. Hosted by Lea Valley Friends Ramblers.

South Woodford Litter Pick
2026-04-19 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.

South Woodford Community Market
2026-04-19 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Mindful stargazing
2026-04-19 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Dr Mark Westmoquette describes his efforts to bring the spheres of astronomy and cosmology together with the principles of mindfulness. A North East London Astronomical Society event.

Wanstead Climate Action Meeting
2026-04-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Climate and nature conversations. Visitors welcome.

Flower arranging demonstration
2026-04-20 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group welcomes Patricia Ellis. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Royal Ballet & Opera Live: The Magic Flute
2026-04-21 18:45 | Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL
Led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.

Sam Braysher Quartet featuring Linus Eppinger
2026-04-21 20:00 - 23:00 | 2 Harvey Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DB
An East Side Jazz Club event.

South Woodford Business Networking Event
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Ark Fish Restaurant, 142 Hermon Hill
An evening of networking for those who own or work in a business in the South Woodford area. Booking required.

Film and Sound Archives for Family Historians
2026-04-22 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Kathy Chater for the East of London Family History Society. Visitors welcome.

Music on the Hill Recital Series
2026-04-24 18:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Featuring Saori Oda and Yukiko Shinohara, who will perform an evening of songs from West End musical shows plus two famous arias from Puccini operas. Bar opens at 6.30pm; performance starts at 7.30pm.

SOWO Society Quiz Night
2026-04-24 19:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Tables of eight; bring your own drinks and snacks.

Mum's Night Out Comedy
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Hosted by Alyssa Kyria (The Funny Mummy).

Climate Cafe Listening Circle
2026-04-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, E11 3AU
An opportunity to share thoughts and feelings about the climate and ecological emergency in a non-dogmatic, accepting group space. Booking required.

Marie Curie Charity Quiz Night
2026-04-25 19:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Hosted by the Wanstead and Woodford Marie Curie Fundraising Group. Includes tea, coffee and cake.

Blossom Day at the South Woodford Community Orchard
2026-04-26 11:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Help with spring jobs in the orchard and learn how the SOWO Society are improving local biodiversity.

Essex Art Club Sunday Demonstration
2026-04-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Featuring artist John Tookey, who will be painting an interior scene in oils. Visitors welcome.

The London of Samuel Pepys
2026-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A talk for the Redbridge and District U3A by City of London tour guide Richard Pusey. Visitors welcome.

Concert at St Mary's Woodford
2026-05-02 19:30 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
Music by Howells, Britten and Butterworth performed by St Mary’s Chamber Music Ensemble with Deborah Aloba.

Wanstead Community Market
2026-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

Family-friendly bike ride through Redbridge
2026-05-03 11:00 - 17:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
A Redbridge Cycling Campaign event.

Staying Safe Online
2026-05-05 10:30 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by Barry Linton for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.
