Start with the centre
Make Market Place your first stop if you enjoy browsing stalls and picking up something to eat. The market normally runs on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; use the council's current information when choosing a day.
Leave room to wander the nearby shopping streets rather than planning every minute. A café stop or lunch makes an easy link between shopping and a visit to Havering Museum on High Street.
Choose a quieter afternoon
Raphael Park, on Main Road, offers lakeside scenery, mature trees and ornamental gardens. It is a good option when you want time outside without turning the day into a longer excursion.
Check the council's park information for facilities and access details that matter to your group. Plan the park as its own stop rather than assuming every attraction mentioned here sits on one short walking route.
Make an evening of it
Brookside Theatre on Eastern Road gives you a reason to stay in town after the shops. Choose a performance from its current programme, then arrange food nearby around the advertised start time.
Local activities work best when they suit the people coming with you. Check booking requirements with the venue and use our food, leisure and community listings to find another stop that fits your visit.
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More local guides
- About Romford: Market Place, local history and Havering neighbourhoods
- Romford community contacts: local help, volunteering and getting involved
- Shopping in Romford: Market Place, the town centre and neighbourhood shops
- Where to list your business in Romford: local directories and promotion