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What's on in Buckhurst Hill

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Buckhurst Hill.

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Festivals & Events

Disability Festival in the Park 2026

The annual Disability Festival in the park is back on 22 July 2026, The Festival will take place at Christchurch Green, Wanstead, London, E11 2RH, from 12 till 7pm. For...\n

Wed 22 Jul12:00One Place East(3.5mi)

via One Place East

Community

Autism Support Group and Community Games Club

Wed 22 July, 2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Garden Room The Mill 7-11 Coppermill Lane

Wed 22 Jul15:00The Mill(4.2mi)

via The Mill

Children & Family

Stay and play at Chapel End Early Years Centre

A safe space for your child to play and enjoy a variety of toys and to spend time interacting with other children, and for you to meet and talk to other parents/carers.

Wed 22 Jul16:00Pastures Centre(3.9mi)

via Pastures CentreLocal gem

Community

One Place Game Inn

Come along and join us at our social gaming group for adults with a learning disability, Autism, physical disability or lived experience of mental health.\n

Wed 22 Jul17:00One Place East(3.5mi)

via One Place East

Community

Rest & Refresh

Each week, an opportunity for 30 minutes of peace, meditation, and spiritual refreshment. The church will be open half an hour beforehand for personal quiet time.

Wed 22 Jul18:00St Mary's Church Chigwell Essex(1.6mi)

via St Mary's Church Chigwell EssexLocal gem

Community

Alpha

Alpha is a chance to ask questions and explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. Listen to others, ask questions, and learn together about what it means to be a Christian, meeting at All Saints' Vicarage.

Wed 22 Jul19:00St Mary's Church Chigwell Essex(1.6mi)

via St Mary's Church Chigwell EssexLocal gem

Community

Hope Central

The full scoop on Hope Central lives over on St Mary's Church's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Wed 22 Jul19:30St Mary's Church(2.1mi)

via St Mary's Church

Community

K.m.i.t.w - Keep Me In The Word

Shield Of Faith Minisries ONLINE ZOOM Meeting. Login Details in the church's WhatsApp group

Wed 22 Jul19:30Shield of Faith Ministries(2.9mi)

via Shield of Faith Ministries

Community

Fri 23rd Jul 27 to Wed 1st Sep 27

Thu 23 JulRay Park(0.5mi)

via Ray ParkLocal gem

Community

Istanbul Breaks

Get Unbeatable Istanbul Holiday packages from London Gatwick . Our Offers include city breaks, short breaks and holiday packages at guaranteed lowest price

Thu 23 JulMy Milan(3.1mi)

via My MilanLocal gem

Community

Tea's Company

Tea's Company Occurring Thursday 23 July 2026, Thursday 27 August 2026 at for 1 hour, 30 mins Venue St Margaret of Antioch, Ilford Address St Margaret's Church Balfour Road Ilford, IG1 4HZ, United Kingdom A welcoming space for conversation over tea, coffee and cake. All are welcome. Event held in a Church Refreshments

Thu 23 JulSt Margaret of Antioch(3.7mi)

via St Margaret of AntiochCurated

Likely freeWorkshops & Classes

Workshop 23 - 14 JULY 2026 10:30AM-2PM Free and all welcome SPACE Ilford Sophie Knight, Shape/Shift Workshops

London’s oldest studios provider, supporting artists and building creative communities since 1968.

Thu 23 JulSPACE Ilford(4.2mi)

via SPACE IlfordLocal gem

Welcome to Bubbles & Smiles (Anytime Childcare CIC ) England

Community

Around £14.99

Welcome to Bubbles & Smiles (Anytime Childcare CIC ) England

Whats-on in 2026 The Summer 2026 Holiday, Activities & Food (HAF) programme is currently accepting reservations. Registered individuals whose child(ren) are eligible for free school meals which is benefit related will be issued a letter or voucher from their respective schools, detailing the booking procedure, approximately four weeks prior to the commencement date. Should you not receive any of the aforementioned and be in receipt of Universal Credit, kindly click on this link to apply for childcare tax credit. https://bit.ly/4wdt36I Alternatively, if you receive student finance loan, you can apply for childcare grant by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/4tiyVsl, for details on how to receive support with payments. Finally if you are not in receipt of any of the above, you can book and make payments directly to us or book and pay on the local councils centralised booking system that manages activitiy listings, bookings, payments and eligibilty checking namely Eequ. Please scroll down to make your reservation by selecting the location and the borough that your child attends school or the borough you live. For children who are not in receipt of any of the above there is a fee of £14.99 per day, and parents are required to provide own snacks and lunch. WEEK 1 (4 DATES): 20TH – 23RD JULY WEEK 2 (4 DATES): 27TH – 30TH JULY WEEK 3 (4 DATES): 3RD – 6TH AUGUST WEEK 4 (4 DATES): 10TH – 13TH AUG TIME STARTS: 11.00AM, TIME ENDS: 3:00PM.

Thu 23 JulAnytime Childcare(4.4mi)

via Anytime ChildcareCurated

Community

Around £14.99

Whats-on in 2026

The Summer 2026 Holiday, Activities & Food (HAF) programme is currently accepting reservations. Registered individuals whose child(ren) are eligible for free school meals which is benefit related will be issued a letter or voucher from their respective schools, detailing the booking procedure, approximately four weeks prior to the commencement date. Should you not receive any of the aforementioned and be in receipt of Universal Credit, kindly click on this link to apply for childcare tax credit. https://bit.ly/4wdt36I Alternatively, if you receive student finance loan, you can apply for childcare grant by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/4tiyVsl, for details on how to receive support with payments. Finally if you are not in receipt of any of the above, you can book and make payments directly to us or book and pay on the local councils centralised booking system that manages activitiy listings, bookings, payments and eligibilty checking namely Eequ. Please scroll down to make your reservation by selecting the location and the borough that your child attends school or the borough you live. For children who are not in receipt of any of the above there is a fee of £14.99 per day, and parents are required to provide own snacks and lunch. WEEK 1 (4 DATES): 20TH – 23RD JULY WEEK 2 (4 DATES): 27TH – 30TH JULY WEEK 3 (4 DATES): 3RD – 6TH AUGUST WEEK 4 (4 DATES): 10TH – 13TH AUG TIME STARTS: 11.00AM, TIME ENDS: 3:00PM.

Thu 23 JulAnytime Childcare(4.4mi)

via Anytime ChildcareCurated

Community

Foodbank

Support and care for our community

Thu 23 JulNTCG Edmonton(4.5mi)

via NTCG EdmontonLocal gem

Likely freeArts & Culture

Summer exhibition

Thu 23 July, 2026 - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Living Room The Mill 7-11 Coppermill Lane

Thu 23 Jul10:30The Mill(4.2mi)

via The Mill

Community

Home Ed Science Space

Thu 23 July, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Meeting Room The Mill 7-11 Coppermill Lane

Thu 23 Jul11:00The Mill(4.2mi)

via The Mill

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Venues with events near Buckhurst Hill

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St Mary's Church Chigwell Essex1.6 miles away Ray Park0.5 miles away St Mary's Church2.1 miles away

More about Buckhurst Hill

Greater London, England

Buckhurst Hill has nearby local names including Ray Park, Woodford Town Football Club and The Horse and Well. We keep an eye on the dates around them, because local plans can be active, sociable or a good reason to explore nearby. Near Here brings event details around Buckhurst Hill together so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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