Top 27 things to do and attractions in Hornchurch

It's huge and has long trails for walking and cycling. The park and playground for kids is very well equipped. There is a cafe with toilets and is a great place to grab a bite or some snacks. The pond area with ducks is another attraction and a place to relax. Definitely my favourite place to walk.

Lovely visitors centre, shop, cafe & toilets. Very clean, covid safe and welcoming. Tarmac path suitable for mud free walking, buggies, wheelchairs & cyclists. Good signage, includes information on how to avoid the hill. Lots of benches, picnic tables and litter bins. Then there's the nature! Lots of side paths to go off piste and explore a huge area. The playground is interesting with traditional and adventurous equipment. Look out for pieces of history - remnants from the war, plus a lovely memorial to RAF Hornchurch.

Beautiful park for a walk. I've never done the same walk twice, as the park is so big and the walking routes are so varied. The cafe is a nice spot for a rest and the benches outside the cafe are great for catching the sun.

Beautiful park to enjoy, easy to walk around, access to wide paths pushchairs,prams,wheelchairs and electrical aids friendly, has a fishing lake with ducks,geese ect, fabulous wild life a viewing point to look over wet lands,a lovely play area for kids and a wildlife centre, shop, and cafe. Its dog friendly, there is also a memorial area, and a lot of ww2 history as it was once RAF air field base.. idea for family, group walkers, and anyone wanting to enjoy the fresh air.

Very beautiful park despite the busy surroundings, it is a great place for a long walk as it is so vast and open. There are multiple free of charge car parks available here, these are all quite clear on Google maps. There is a large lake within the park.

It would be 5 star for the country park but 1 star for the cafe, the prices are extortionate, myself and my grandchildren visited yesterday and ended up going to the small Tesco opposite for meal deals because if you have a few children with you then it’s to dear to eat in there, there is no concessions on children’s meal even in the Holidays , I do believe it’s why the place is always half empty and since also it used to be dog friendly but now they are banned so now you only have a select few that can use the cafe.

I visited here in October 2022 as part of walking the London Loop route around London. This was a great country park on a former RAF base with lots of reminders from it past life to discover.

Very informative. The men who volunteer are great and so passionate about educating us and making the tour interesting for both children and adults.I dont think enough know about this hidden gem and the knowledge the men have who volunteer so I 100% recommend and will spread the word so people dont forget our history. By the way thanks for the tea (with 2 sugars) 😂

4th visit and went to donate some items. Everytime there are more interesting artefacts. Easy visit,very friendly volunteers. Well worth a visit to spend a voile of hours. Will be back.

What a fantastic museum, full of wonderful and enthusiastic volunteers! The museum has been really well put together and is like a tardis on the inside, with so many interesting things and stories. Would highly recommend a visit.

Very interesting museum with 10 areas of exhibits. The place is full of information about the airfield and the part it played in the wars. There's a fun exhibit on the film The Battle of Britain, a room presented as the officers' mess and another showing life in the 40s. Well worth a visit for all ages.

Visited this place for the first time today and will definitely return again, Staff are very friendly and helpful. Had nice chats with several of them

Fantastic day out. Tony took us around the museum and really brought everything to life with his passion and knowledge. Would highly recommend!

So interesting, extremely well laid out , very informative. Exceptional volunteers. Look forward to visiting again.

We’ve been to this theatre many times, they always have a good array of shows and this particular one, Bowie Experience, was no disappointment. Atmosphere was great which I think is what attending your local theatre should be all about and of course supporting them.

Went to see Shock Horror yesterday. Hats off to the main protagonist. He had a lot to do and he did it marvellously. Well done to all involved in the production. I love this little theatre. Value for money, entertaining and right on your doorstep!

Lovely community theatre. I went to see Buffy Revamped which was brilliant for any Buffy fan and hugely entwetaining. I also saw Sherlock here which was really enjoyable and I am going again in a few weeks to see a Horror show. I am not exactly local but it is easy enough to get to on the District Line and there is a car park next door. Nice bar and cafe with snacks and drinks and friendly staff.

A great local theatre, with exceptional seating, offering a wide range of good quality productions and theatrical events. Well worth a visit.

Recently took part in a multicultural workshop here. Great atmosphere, polite and helpful staff...lovely little coffee shop in foyer space.

Great show and no bad views in this theatre. Would've been 5⭐️ if only we could've got an interval drink! Small bar and very long queue. We had to go thirsty until show was over...bar doesn't appear fit for purpose. But a good night was had otherwise.

Went to see the Cinderella production with partners' grandchildren. Love this theatre as plenty of leg room and no matter where you sit in theatre you get a good view. The show was excellent for both adults and children. They gave children booster seats. Children were aged 10 and 8, respectively, and they loved the show, as did us adults. Recommend Cinderella performance 👌

Built in 1803, Upminster Windmill is one of the finest remaining smock mills in the country, and has a rich history. In 2016, a restoration project began to bring the mill back to working order, saving it from collapse.

A beautifully restored smock mill staffed by a very enthusiastic group of voIt's well worth a visit, especially if you're bringing the kids along.

Stunning windmill, especially when the sails are unleashed - Stopped off to see the windmill on Tuesday, 05th August 2025. Past this windmill for years, when it was closed and sail-less. Appears to be open more now that it's been restored, and the site includes plenty of parking and the buildings around the windmill are part of the museum. The stunning aspect of my visit was witnessing the sails unleashed, which, tbh, I had never seen before at windmill visits outside the Netherlands. Check the Website/Facebook site for opening days and times, as otherwise, though you can walk to the site, you won't be able to park next to it. When open parking is free. Very limited parking opportunities nearby if not open.

It was fantastic, volunteers were friendly and informative. Lovely garden and a good old fashioned cuppa.

Nice. If you just visit the outside, it opens 24 hours and free of charge.

I visited the windmill yesterday on an open day with my children. I really enjoyed it, the volunteers were knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The windmill had multiple floors with clear explanations of what each floor did. I loved that it was something different and a great bit of local history.

Wow what an incredible place to still have, such a great bit of local history for Upminster and the residents should be very proud of it. I really hope lots of people go to visit when it opens for visiting. I did a craft fair today and didn’t get the chance to tour but I cannot wait to.

A nice place to walk. Quite and green. A lot off blueberry and birds. May be they must to do more in the play areas.

Very nice with pond, boats, swan, ducks and birds and lovely cafe, and a playground for kids with free parking. There's even two small iron bridge which looks amazing...good day out with kids whom had so much fun..

The park has a pond with boats swans and ducks it has narrow paths and it’s sometimes too crowded for cycling as dogs and kids run unleashed and hazardous fro same ! It has enough benches but could do with more at night only one path is lit and rest is dark ! In rain it can get flooded on Hornchurch side near the bridge on the river that feeds the ponds ! Overall it’s peaceful and pleasant and quite pretty in spring and summer and you can see Canary Wharf from the mid high point and great sunsets on certain days

In all years here, I never knew this existed! Lovely park with a little boating lake, teaming with wildlife. And a lovely reasonably priced lakeside cafe/restaurant to boot. Definitely be back here.

Huge, clean, normally well cut grass park. Very spacious, great landscape, views, never too crowded, safe and chill place. Winner of the National Parks competition one of the recent years.

This park has been in my life for 60+ years, from childhood through to now, and continues to offer me and the local community so much. Open green spaces, football pitches, playground areas, boating lake with cafe, swimming pool and leisure centre and it houses the charity Mind. What's not to like, so it gets a very highly recommended 👍 from me

I enjoyed with family.Not much to do but nice walk around the lake. Big thanks for the cafe,food was nice and delicious and really lots of options to choose,everything was clean.30 min on boat was satisfying after all food.Prices are reasonable good.

Great experience in the outdoors, lovely relaxing place to go to, to see the world's end. Fantastic views of countryside and wilderness especially with clear skies and sunshine. Great wildlife and lakes and endless fields and valleys that go on forever. Great for the kids and family, with guided educational trips and many pathways to walk along some that go 11 miles, be prepared! Great pictures and videos can be taken on the hills with views of Central London, Dartford Bridge, Greenwich Buildings, and much much more to be seen. I would advise you to take a jacket and umbrella just in case the weather turns nasty and cold. This is where urban life meets the real earth of nature, mother nature of the course. As this area is a conservation area, the rules are very strict that no fishing is allowed in Ingrebourne Lake as all the creatures are protected by law. So enjoy and have a fun day. Essex Wildlife Trust's Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre is a partnership project between Essex Wildlife Trust and Havering Council. Built-in Hornchurch Country Park, the centre overlooks the fantastic marshland and reedbeds of the River Ingrebourne Valley.

Lovely country park, with meadows, ponds, forest and muddy trails. The wilderness in full glory. The park has free car parking in several spots and other amenities when visitor centre is open: toilets, cafe address essential, then they have kids activity play areas, exercise equipment and picnic tables and benches.

Well maintained beautiful picturesque country park with unique features including RAF Hornchurch Sculptures, Historic Landmarks and Visitors Centre. Ingrebourne River runs through this Hornchurch Country Park. This area used to be the RAF Hornchurch Airfield and many unique features of the Airfield are highlighted or marked with info around the valley. Last surviving RAF Hornchurch Dispersal Bay is now being used as the Visitors Car Park. Picnic tables, benches, playgrounds, outdoor gym, running trail are some of the key features of the Valley. This valley also links to other parks and farm around the Hornchurch Country Park. Visitors Centre has essential amenities including Accessible Toilets, Cafe, Education Trips - these amenities only accessible during the opening hours! It has all the essentials of a park right next to the car park - playground, outdoor gym, picnic tables etc. Whole valley is the safe and welcoming place for different species through diverse plants, Meadows! A very pleasant country park to visit alone or with family/friends!

I liked it. Lovely location with history and good paths and trails. A good visitor centre where you can get hot and cold drinks, and something to eat plus clean toilets.

Enjoyed our coffee and cake this morning as usual, but found it quite amazing to watch Bradley somehow managing to deal with 4 separate orders all at the same time! Just couldn’t believe how he kept them all going, whilst he concentrates on another! Well done Bradley - thank you!

Lovely country park for getting fresh air and walking, really feels like you are away from everything. And a cafe and visitors centre for a snack and use the toilet 🚻 😋 Lovely lake to walk to as well,25 minutes walk 🚶‍♂️ from the visitors centre

We often come here for a coffee or ice cream and then take a long walk in the country park. Very nice way to enjoy a few hours outdoors. Highly recommended.

Raphael Park is a true local gem! The peaceful atmosphere, beautiful greenery, and well-maintained paths make it a perfect place for a relaxing walk or family outing. The tennis courts are a real highlight—clean, spacious, and a joy to play on. Whether you're a seasoned player or just having fun, the courts at Raphael Park are fantastic. A lovely community space that truly shines!

Very pretty park, part of the "Green lung"a series of linked parks stretching between Romford and Havering Atte Bower. This is the best park with its lovely lake. I was there for the park run, which was great. Couple of cafes at either end of the park!

Beautiful. Real little oasis in the midst of london!! Car parking 'paynents' bit confusing but cheap!! Well.worth a visit!

Beautiful walk.. long Branch trees, gloomy flowers.. wak along the water aside with big fountain, you can get a lil shower depending on the wind .. some shades and picnic areas as well.. and with a road cross again play ground for kids, which is these days under renovation and they are adding more activities for kids in the playground.. my kids love being there..

Really nice park that you get a nice view from CREM Kitchen. The 'canal' is really nice and calming and has lots of ducks that children would also enjoy looking at.

It is one of my favourite parks in London . Beautiful lake view park

One of the finest parks in East London, this gem is easily accessible and offers a wonderful experience for visitors. The park is exceptionally clean, and its well-maintained pathways provide an inviting atmosphere for leisurely strolls. Whether you're looking to relax in nature or enjoy a leisurely walk, this park is a fantastic choice.

Went to see Beauty and the beast at the Brookside theatre this week. What a great show, we loved seeing a panto at Easter. Dame Fanny flapjack was amazing and her many , many dress changes impressed us greatly. I wish I was going to the adult version this weekend as I imagine it will be hilarious.

Went to the opening night of The Addams Family at The Brookside Theatre in Romford, what a night! the production far out weighed our expections. The cast portrayed the charactors perfectly and was hilariously funny and had some brilliant scenes. The production was worthy of any West End theatre without West End prices. Would highly recommend.

I visited for the first time with my family recently, and it's okay. The shows are affordable, and the drinks and snacks aren't too overpriced here. It is great to have something like this in the area. However, there were some cons for us. The sound quality wasn't great. We saw School of Rock so being a musical, it was heavily reliant on the sound being good. The acoustics aren't great, which is forgivable for a small theatre, but the whole show, the vocals were quieter than the music, so it made it hard to hear most of the lyrics which was a shame. And the worst con of them all was the chairs. My goodness, they are one of the most uncomfortable chairs I've ever sat in. All of us were complaining of back ache and numb bottoms even just by the intermission. I personally found myself distracted by the discomfort I was experiencing and not being able to pay attention some of the time. It is a shame, and unfortunately for me, it has probably turned me off of the idea of returning unless there is something I desperately want to see that's worth the pain because it spoils the experience. Other than that, all the staff were really lovely, it's clearly well looked after and it is a very sweet theatre, but it seems like it's going to be a one off for us. I will update if I ever go again and they've got new chairs 🤣

We traveled from SE London watch DSUK the Dire Straits tribute band. On arriving I thought the venue was small but it was perfect. The sound quality was amazing and the staff couldn’t have been nicer. There was a mix up with our seats and Jean sorted it out for us with charm and a smile. We will definitely return. A lovely venue.

This theatre truly is a gem in the middle of Romford. I have been to a few shows here over the past few years including Elf, Peter Rabbit, Frozen, Disney School of Rock, Beauty and the Beast and I have just come back from The Twits. The quality of the shows are just amazing and I always leave with a big smile on my face and I can't wait to return. The theatre itself is lovely and very clean and has all you need with a car park right next door. This theatre holds a special place in my heart.

Nice theatre, small from the outside, TARDIS on the inside. Sits large crowds quite comfortably. Large reduced pixel pitch LED tiled SMD backlight independent driven display wall adding to the enjoyment experience. Good stage lighting arrangement. Helpful staff, and good onsite facilities. The room was a little cold. Great show.

This is a community theatre in the heart of Romford. I've been there a number of times mainly to see tribute acts and have always found it to have a very good sound and friendly staff.

Overall great place to go with family. Deers are a great entertainment, and to walk around is actually really nice. Park/play area isn't anything amazing for kids but still good to have something. The dog owners need to clean up after their dogs, so much poo around.

Nice place for kids. You can feed deers, ducks and park also there. Kids will enjoy.

Very nice and good place for walk and if you aant to go at calm nature place this is the best choice also there are deers or others u can enjoy with it

A stunning hidden gem local to Romford / Havering area, lovely choice of park to pick if you're in the area! Beautiful view of the London skyline aswell as surrounding areas. Nice big playground if you have children and the deers are a great attraction for younger ones aswell, as well as if you have carrots lying around yourself!! Recommend!!

Great place for hiking with play area and lake further down.

Highly recommend this place. You can feed the deer carrots and it's very spacious. The toilets are clean and there is free parking. Only down side is there's lots of poo on the grass but I guess that's to be expected as not all dog owners pick it up, which they should.

A really nice Nature Discovery Centre next to a deer enclosure and adventure playground.

Nice market place right next to The Liberty shopping centre. There is plenty of parking and it is spacious too. You can go to the local shops there and find a lot of finds for cheap as well. The only downside is that it has really weird parking times/ restrictions. It is also I believe a little more expensive than parking at the brewery.

A wide variety of African and Asian goods. You can negotiate a price with the seller. Nice people too.

This market opens on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. It's a nice place to get your groceries fresh and cheap from the vendors. You can also get affordable clothing, like socks, gloves, hats, warmers, toys, plates, pots etc. it's really a nice place to visit and shop. You need to have cash as most sellers don't take card payments. There are food vendors and snacks available for your enjoyment. Make sure you go with bags as well.

Absolutely love Romford market. It’s part of a clean, safe large shopping centre, which has a wide variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment eg cinema, bowling, ice skating, swimming, laser tag, boulder wall climbing, indoor soft play

Went thrrr on market day a good few stalls out fruit And veg , Clothing, Asian perfumes nice variety of eating options kitchen equipment on the whole a good selection of stalls

Romford market is sadly seen it's day, it definitely is outdated with only one third of stall spaces being occupied with a low attendance of customers. Money is hard to come by for alot of people so when shopping people are looking for a guarantee when shopping. There is no guarantee that the person on that stall selling goods will be there the next market day. There are now shops offering goods at the same price or even lower, but with a difference, you have a receipt giving you a guarantee, and shops as the likes of Primark possibly has taken away alot of market shoppers. Times have changed as have the customer demands. It will not go backwards only forwards. Havering Council needs to decide whether to keep Romford market. Whilst I'm aware there were plans some years ago to change the use if the current space this was staunchly opposed with thousands of signatures against the idea of losing the market. It would be very interesting to know if those thousands of signatures actually go to this market and spend their money.

This historic market started from the year 1245. The local market comes every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. It has all kinds of amenities for daily use like Bedcover, sheets, towels, toys, utensils, all kitchen supplies, cleaning materials, craft items, fastfood stalls, bags, dresses, winter/summer clothes, eggs, jewellery, plants etc. It has ATMs nearby.

Its a nice and neat little place you can go to if you want to learn about the history about romford as well as hornchurch and havering. Although the place is pretty small, they were kind enough to give me a mini tour and tell me what parts i was allowed to take photos of and what ones i wasnt. I liked the stuff they showed such as the miniature models and the different types of coins or shillings with facts of how people used them back then. There was some stuff you was allowed to interact with like the hand cuff/locks, the roman armour and shield, the puzzle of the old map of romford/kent etc. Nice place to check out if you're in romford

A little Museum with a big heart. Lots of interesting objects within the Museum, telling the history of the site (Old Ind Coope Brewery) and the local areas. Plus, add to that the wonderful talks they arrange, ranging from historical to pub beanos and hop picking. Friendly staff and a very clean venue.

The Museum is lucky to have very enthusiastic and informative volunteers. The Museum is laid out in a very creative way rather than just being a chronological record of the past.

A little gem of a Museum Well worth a visit Very friendly staff.

Well-manicured little museum documenting the history of the area. Exhibits, while not massive, were well laid out and provided detailed overviews of various facets of the borough's history. Well worth the price of admission. Will be visiting again when I'm back in London.

Lovely little local museum with lovely staff

Visited there yesterday. The volunteers are very knowledgeable about the area and really went out of their way to find out extra info. I wanted to know more about Rainham Hall, and one of the staff went and printed out a load of info for me to read about it. The museum is very informative on the different towns in Havering, and I would recommend others to visit.

Plenty to see and do. Nice cafe too. This park is great for walks and riding your bike. You can follow rote 136 which takes you to Rainham RSBP.

This is one of the nicest country parks I've ever visited. Plenty of hard standing parking. It is very well maintained, and kept very clean and tidy. Lovely for all, Wether you are cycling, walking the dogs, or jogging. The most of the park is nice and flat, with a nice fishing lake during the season. Great visitors center, with a cafe, offering basic foods and drinks at a reasonable price.

Nice coffee, but expensive. Just offers ordinary bought in sandwiches and the packets of biscuits are expensive. OK if you just want a coffee.

I find it ridicules not to allow dogs with Leash inside the caffe , in a country park where is dog friendly, there is no reason not to allow , if I want to help my son in toilet the cashier said leave your dog outside .. let’s be more tolerant

Very good visitor centre. Food and drinks available, spacious with a shop and a little section telling the story of the former RAF Hornchurch site.

Lovely little stop off for a coffee and a quick bite to eat before, during or after a walk. Also a nice bit of history around the old hornchurch airfield and it's part in the Battle of Britain. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating too.

Nice place for a leisurely stroll or to take the dog out for a walk (even has routes to avoid a fairly steep hill)

Really good and affordable workshops and office rooms for rent. Perfect if you would like to host a business event. The property is council owned and administered privately so you get the benefits of an efficiently run business with a personal touch along with the very reasonable pricing.

Hello everyone! I would like to express my deep gratitude to this center for their kindness and decency. I am happy that in this area there is such a wonderful center for artists and creative people in general.

It provides all kinds of opportunities in a nice setting close to beautiful grounds. The Fry gallery provides a community space for local talent. The memory clinics exhibition was good and included by 92 year old mums work enabling her to recall memories

Our weekly Monday Happy Sewers meet here every week to sew, natter and eat cake sometimes. Patsy, our tutor is knowledgeable, friendly and fun. 5*

Im taking art classes here, the teacher Pete is great, he teaches many mediums and has a really calm kind approach

Great place to teach! Lingotot South Havering runs Spanish lessons in one of the Billet Fairkytes Art Centre room, everything is clean and organised.

Great place for kids activities during the school holidays

Love Romford, it's people and this shopping centre, situated just in the centre of Romford. It is 5 minutes walk from Romford railway station and many buses run nearby. Though at the moment there is no wheelchair accessible entrance, but that might be improved by the soon coming modernisation. All shops, coffees and resting places are on the Ground floor. No playground for children, but now there is exhibition of extinct prehistoric animals in their full-size and moving several parts of their bodies. Quite impressive for grown-ups, too! There are also toilets and adjoining big car park. Please, come, shop at your favourite shops, have light snacks at cafees and tea-points, while relaxing and enjoying your time!

Nice place to visit , so many choices for shopping and eat. Halal food is widely available, kids friendly. Will recommend for family with young kids. Parking is free on Sundays.

1. Central location & good transport links The centre is very conveniently located in the heart of Romford, close to the train station and a variety of bus routes. 2. Wide variety of shops With around 100 stores including major high street brands like Primark, H&M, JD Sports, M&S, Boots, etc., The Liberty offers a good range for fashion, beauty, lifestyle and accessories. 3. Size, footfall & amenities It covers a large floor area (about 432,000 sq ft) and draws millions of visitors annually, which suggests it remains a go-to destination for many. It also has an 800-space car park. 4. Shopping environment & recent improvements The centre is generally clean and well maintained. Some shops are undergoing refurbishments to modernise their spaces. Accessibility seems good — located mostly on one level, and easy to get around on foot, including for those with mobility needs. 👎 What could be better 1. Vacant units & lack of sparkle in some areas Some parts feel less lively — there are empty units, and certain areas could use more aesthetic attention. 2. Safety & anti-social behaviour concerns There are occasional reports of anti-social behaviour, robberies, or concerns around safety, which may deter some visitors. 3. Parking frustrations Although there is a large car park, users sometimes find the exit/entry routing confusing or inconvenient. Also, it can get very busy at peak times. 4. Slippery floors when wet Several users have noted that when it rains, the polished floors in courts and corridors get slippery, which can be a hazard. 5. Competition & need for more diversity While the big names are present, some people feel that there could be more variety — especially more independent shops, leisure options, or novel dining experiences to make visits more interesting. --- ⭐ Overall impression The Liberty is a solid shopping centre that ticks many boxes: location, variety, accessibility, and amenities. It’s not perfect—some parts feel dated, and there are issues with safety perception and empty shops—but recent investments and refurbishments suggest it's heading in a good direction. If you’re going for general shopping, grabbing a bite, or spending a casual day out, it’s a good choice. For something more special or premium, there may be better options out of the immediate area.

This was a nice shopping centre based in Romford, London. Many great stores and everything you need, including connections to the local retail parks and other side of the mall. Great to do shopping at!

Christmas Decorations - Very beautifully decorated shopping centre and you can feel the Christmas vibes. Parking - The parking is really cheap and secure. Cinema - The Vue Cinema is at the Shopping Centre showing Hollywood and Bollywood movies that too at price of £6 per person. Shops - There are many branded shops at the Shopping Centre, and many other shops around. Highly recommended to visit.

Well situated shopping centre with wide variety of shops. There is a good place for quick bite of Mexican fast food. There is a nice place for a good drink of naturally made smoothy. All in all good shopping experience.

A decent shopping centre with all of the main shops. There are a few different coffee places/cafes to stop off for lunch. They always have really lovely Christmas decorations and make a real effort over the Christmas period.

Beautiful wildlife. Some of the water was greasy and had rubbish in. Who throws rubbish in places with birds and terropins?

Absolutely wonderful place for a day out with kids. Not only you get to experience beautiful gardens and architecture, you can enjoy the woodland bit, see baby swans, have a picnic or grab a lovely hot drink and a bone baked muffin from the cafe on the site as well ( Liana’s Cafe in The Courtyard ). Very picturesque and relaxing. Also - a gorgeous wedding venue.

Nice park with lots of animals to see. Our little ones enjoy going there to see the turtles, ducks, squirrels and swans.

Great place. Gardeners do so well and keep it looking so neat. A lovely place to walk around or picnic in the sun. Lucky to have it in the middle of such a busy area. Ducks geese terrapins and a lovely building

It was somewhat clinical after its refurbishment but has gradually become more natural. A beautiful retreat with a lovely lake surrounded by trees and flowers. A haven to wildlife too with the obligatory ducks, geese, occasional swans and several terrapins, even an occasional cormorant. There's also a café and playground nearby.

Nice place to walk. With benches and a lake, it is not large, but there are many birds. There is a restaurant and a tea shop nearby. There is also a large parking lot opposite the park.

Beautiful area love coming here. The terrapins were basking in the sun on the bank when we visited, never seen so many together before! Often people are getting married here, please be respectful of their ceremony and having photos taken.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Perfect Wedding Day Pit Stop – Full of Love and Cider! The Hop Inn will always have a special place in our hearts! After our wedding ceremony at Langtons House and before the reception at Ardleigh House, we had a pre-arranged little “secret” stop at The Hop Inn — just the two of us, newly married, taking 10 quiet minutes to breathe, reflect, and raise a pint of their amazing Apple Pie cider together. It was our tiny slice of calm on a whirlwind day. Well, imagine our surprise (and theirs!) when 12 of our wedding guests had the exact same idea and showed up too! It turned into the most heartwarming, impromptu mini celebration — hugs, laughter, and cheers all around. We’ve always loved The Hop Inn, and it meant so much to include it in our big day. The team were friendly, welcoming, and totally embraced the unexpected moment with us. Honestly, it couldn’t have been more perfect. Great drinks, great vibes, and a memory we’ll treasure forever. Thank you to everyone at The Hop Inn — you were a beautiful part of a beautiful day. 💛🍻

Called in for a few drinks before dinner, it was busy and had a good atmosphere. There is an amazing selection of beers, ciders, cocktails and other drinks. The staff were great, really warm and friendly and very knowledgeable about all the drinks. Katie made us some lovely old fashioned's. Will definitely be back.

Greeted on arrival by knowledgeable staff and shown the options, had a lovely selection of drinks. Hosts knew when we wanted to order and were available at our table before we needed to get up and go to the bar, even though it was busy. Well priced and will return.

Just perfect! What a lovely experience, just sorry we live in Hull! We spent 6th June tasting various ales, wow! We met some lovely people and as always, were made to feel very welcome by the team 😀 Huge thanks for supplying empty bottles for our fundraising activities. Very much appreciated 🥰 Very best wishes to you all XXX

Went here for whisky tasting from around the British Isles. Hosted by Alison, who was really knowledgeable and passionate about her whisky. My son and I had a great time learning so much more about the aromas and taste- this will make getting tipsy/drunk so much more pleasurable 🤪😊 Definitely recommend this lovely friendly micro pub for not just the whisky but also the choice of real cask ales.

I've recently discovered The Hop Inn and tried it out today, for the first time. Whether your on your own or part of a group, the staff make you feel very welcome. A great selection of drinks...not just ales. The staff go out of their way to let you know what you're drinking and which independent brewer it has come from. Highly recommend and I'll certainly be back! Cheers

Lovely place to try a huge range of craft ciders, stouts and beers. The staff are incredibly attentive and lovely people no matter the event or occasion and always on hand to give guidance if you are unsure on what to try next! Would 100% recommend to anyone.

I was doing photography and videography at the venue, and the staff were very polite and helpful. – Epic Filming

This place is just amazing and beautiful grounds. Got married here and it went wonderfully. All staff are lovely and so helpful. Got my babies registered here and also been to other weddings. The grounds are beautiful and so nice to walk round. If your looking for somewhere beautiful to get married then I would fully recommend l.

I have photographed at Langtons House Wedding Venue many times over the last 10 years and it has always been such a wonderful experience! All of the staff are so friendly and professional and my couples are always very well looked after. Both the house & the gardens are just a perfect setting for your Wedding Day!

My daughter's wedding was 31st May 2025 & the only thing I can say is extremely disappointing. We made sure we arrived in good time (12.30pm) but was left waiting outside until 12.55pm when the wedding was starting at 1pm. My daughter was then taken in for the legal signing which has to be with a "fountain pen" which was leaking. Unfortunately this led to her beautiful satin cream dress having ink on it. My son walked in to her to help & the staff just looked on saying there was nothing they could do. After being left outside too long & the unfortunate incident with the pen (now 20 minutes behind) my daughter was finally married but after the service we were rushed and told we couldn't have many photos. We had to move from the main area where the nicest photos would be taken to a corner area. The photos had to be rushed and most were not even taken that we wanted as she had to choose which were the most important to her as we had extremely limited time. When we visited for an open day at Langtons the staff explained that it was very relaxed & we could take our photos at our leisure. I have attended weddings at this venue over the years including my brothers & was never treated in this way. The one wedding which was most important to me had to be spoiled. I feel as her photos have been ruined I now have to re-hire suits and dry clean my daughter's dress to try and salvage some sort of memory for her. The photographer said that her experience at Langtons had never been more appalling handled.

The building is very well-designed and decorated. The staff are very polite, friendly, welcoming and professional. The garden around the building is just a piece of heaven, couldn't believe my eyes that this place exists just a few minutes away from home. My daughter's birth registration process went smoothly, an online appointment and payment required before hand, though.

The staffs are very nice and helpful. They provided all the information we needed. The compound looks really and serene. Perfect place for your ceremony. Lovely place!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Beautiful Ceremony at Langtons House We held our ceremony in the Main Hall at Langtons House, and it was absolutely perfect. The setting was elegant and full of character — a truly beautiful place to say "I do." The staff were outstanding. Calm, professional, and so well-organised, they made sure everything ran smoothly and stress-free, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment. After the ceremony, the beautiful grounds provided the perfect setting for a relaxed debrief with our guests and some truly stunning photos. It felt like a little escape tucked away in the heart of Havering. If you're looking for a timeless, picturesque venue with a team that truly delivers, Langtons House is a fantastic choice.

First time doing an escape room and it was such a fun experience - me and my friends loved it so much that we’re already planning our next visit. The place is so easy to find, with parking right outside. Our host Ashley was wonderful, so friendly and accommodating and explained everything really well. 5 of us did the Hidden Relics room - challenging but super fun and such an awesome concept. We escaped with just over 15 minutes to spare but it didn’t feel like the time went too quickly. It was so well organised and the set which consisted of travelling through 3 separate rooms and the props were amazing and well put together. I’ll definitely be back to try out some of the other rooms!!

What a thrilling experience again here, this time we escaped Twister and the Clinic! George is the most welcoming escape room assistant and always makes time for us! Twister has been the best so far, thumbs up to the Relic and to Bomb squad as well! Nickita, Eddie and Lily cannot wait for Medusa!

Thank you George for being an excellent host! Will definitely be back Very affordable and one of the cheapest escape rooms. Well thought out games. Not too complicated story lines and games compared to others I have been to. The room deco and special effects were great. Loved the themes of the games. One of the best and cheapest escape rooms I’ve been too. Parking on site. Game was on time and ran smoothly.

Came here with my partner for the Halloween escape room, George and Emma are amazing hosts and was so funny and friendly, they really made our day. The escape room was incredible, i’ve never been to one like it, the theme and decorations were beautiful. You could tell that a lot of time and effort was put into the rooms to ensure happy customers:) 100% recommend going here!

I've done many escape rooms before this and nothing holds a candle to the quality and sheer variety of this room. The host was excellent, he was perfect and we all had a great time. Team KiMCHi room Medusa, second place no clues!

Great experience for my son’s birthday. Hosts were so lovely too. Look forward to trying other escape rooms here.

Wow!! What a great adventure we had, wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was!! 4 of us went, it wasn’t easy but made it all the way with 3 seconds to go!! If you like a mystery challenge the escape rooms is the one!!

This is a nice local park with plenty of grounds for walking and running around. The kids play area is not very well kept but it's enough to keep them busy and happy for some time 🙂 there are unfortunately no public toilets in the park

Good grounds, exercise environment and park for kids.

This park is nice enough but is not very well cared for, there is plastic and rubbish everywhere mixed with a lack of bins ruins the experience a little. The plants and wildlife areas are beautiful and I LOVE the fact they have an important conservation area where they allow wildflowers, a meadow and a small woodland to grow, however, again it could do with a little more care as there is often rubbish and people who do not pick up after their dogs.

Great park, tennis courts, street football pitch, grass football pitch, safe kids playground without dogs, convenient parking. Very good for dog walking, football kick about or take young kids to the swings and slides. Only downside is football pitch is a bit slopy and grass is not shortly cut with a few bald patches. Still very good for a training session or a quick 5-a-side game.

Great small park in Hornchurch. Tennis courts, sports court and small childrens play area. Main drawback no toilets.

Peaceful small local park with free football pitch, basketball and tennis courts. Well equipped play area for toddlers. Lacking in stroller-friendly walking paths.

A good place to let your dog off the lead and play with the dogs of other responsible owners. Ensure you take bags to tidy up any mess. Parking is good, there is a children's playground

Terrible attitude from the owner. My wife went in to enquire about having a canvas stretched and possibly framed, the owner gave two options of a thick or thin frame but wouldn't allow the thin frame without visible staples (even though he had a thin frame on display without visible staples) and was trying to corner her into buying an outer frame which she didn't want yet. When she explained she could not choose an outer frame yet due to not knowing which style to go for he said "come back when you can afford it". Ridiculous customer service, do yourself a favour and go to the other framing shop in Hornchurch who offered fantastic customer service and were very accommodating.

I'm extremely disappointed with the service I received from an employee at Hornchurch Fine Art on Thursday, 6th March 2025. Initially, I was greeted by a helpful and professional staff member, Mrs. Belda (or Misses Gelda), who was very nice and accommodating. However, my experience took a turn when I interacted with her colleague, an older gentleman with glasses and grey hair. Unfortunately, he was extremely loud and aggressive during our conversation, he swore at me aggressively and was very vocal. I was taken aback by his behavior and felt disrespected. What's more concerning is that I experienced similar behavior from the same employee when I returned to the store on 15th March.

I am so thrilled with my new frame . Old picture got a new life .Great service -5stars !

Nice lady on the front desk.... pretty bullish guy though, went in to look for a boarder on a frame, what I thought was a fairly straight forward job... apparently not according to the gentleman, felt like I’d insulted him by even asking.... the nice lady came to the rescue though and recommend somewhere else that would be able to help.

Wonderful experience, I had 4 paintings to get frames for and from a quick chat, I was given ideas and tips on what works best and I could not be happier. Thank you for.the excellent service.

Always I have had a true welcome even if I didn't spend any money on that occasion. But I have 2 J J Adams prints I will want to have proper baroque OTT frames and there is nowhere else I would trust my precious images to. They have a cash down first policy but it's because of framing carried out and abandoned by the customer. I just wish they could find the new JJ Adams x

Been there several times for repairs to painting and reframing always great job , very friendly and professional