People from across the borough, and from wider London, will be jingling their bells and flocking to our town centres, forests and country parks this year for Redbridge’s biggest ever Christmas.
Where in London – in the country in fact – can you walk right through a twinkling Christmas tree, get the perfect Instagram shot of your friends and family on an outdoor ice skating rink, meet the actual Batman before heading up an outdoor Christmas climbing wall at a Christmas event, meet the Grinch, then visit a Christmas craft market in the forest… and then round it all off watching a live festive show with your family? All in one borough!
All this and far more is happening in Redbridge this December, and it has put London Borough of Redbridge firmly on the map as having the best and biggest ever Christmas.
Chair of Vision Trustees, Martin Solder said, “The festive season is a wonderful time for families, and we’re thrilled to offer a variety of exciting events to make it even more special. From our magical Christmas Light-Up events to the bustling Christmas Markets at Hainault Forest and Valentines Mansion, there’s something for everyone. At Redbridge Drama Centre, you can enjoy enchanting Christmas shows like A Christmas Carol and The Snow Queen, as well as festive workshops. Don’t forget, you can pick up a real Christmas tree from Tree Amigos at Christchurch Green starting 22 November!”
Councillor Kam Rai, Leader of Redbridge Council, said, “We are all about making Redbridge the best borough for local people to live in, and as part of this we have been working with partners to put on the biggest and best Christmas programme yet. Many of the activities on offer are free or low-cost and we hope this will give everyone a good dose of winter cheer and the chance to enjoy spending time making memories with friends and family.
“We haven’t done this alone, not by any stretch. The enormous event in Ilford has been organised and funded by Ilford BID, with partners including Exchange shopping Centre and Mercato Ilford. Vision have supported with the Christmas show, and other activities across our libraries and in Hainault Forest and at Fairlop Waters.
“We are grateful to Hasbro, who are kindly donating 35,000 brand new toys to children in our borough. We will be giving these to children most in need in Redbridge. We have been blown away by Hasbro’s generosity and know it will make Christmas so very special for these children. Thank you.”
The Grinch, who will be meeting people enjoying the festivities in Ilford High Road on 30 November said, “You may think, you may not know, that December in Redbridge it will snow. Soon I’ll be in Ilford town, so grab your friends and come on down!”
Luke Jenkins, Managing Director of Mercato Metropolitano said, “We’re excited to share our very first Christmas with the wonderful Ilford community, filling the season with festive cheer. The MM team has created a dazzling line-up of events that promise joy and fun for everyone. From our MM family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
For details of Vision Christmas events see our dedicated Christmas page.
For more event listings over the Christmas period:
- Visit the inIlford website
- Visit the Mercato Metropolitano website.
- Visit the Exchange Ilford website
- Visit the Space Studios website
