Vision Parks are BBQ-free zones – and for good reason. Even a small flame can lead to a large and dangerous wildfire, especially during dry conditions. A single lit cigarette can quickly spark a blaze, endangering wildlife, people, and property.
Instead, pack a picnic and enjoy your day safely. Keeping our parks clean and fire-free protects these spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Let’s protect our parks, wildlife, homes, and the people who enjoy them. Don’t add pressure to the London Fire Brigade – help keep Vision Parks safe for everyone.
To mark the finale of our Active Body Healthy Mind project, we turned up the rhythm with a vibrant fusion of reggae’s laid-back grooves and salsa’s high energy Latin flair.
This session took place on the 25 July and will be a celebration of Nepal by trekking through a simulation of Mount Everest.
The session featured HIIT circuits, steps and more!
While the children let off some steam, parents can relax and unwind in our café area. There is a range of hot food, light bites, desserts and drinks available. In addition, we are now serving seasonal slushies during the Summer months to keep you and the kids cool and refreshed on your visit.
Host your birthday party at Owls with one of our party packages or hire the whole centre for your special day!
Children aged 0-12 yrs can enjoy a multi-tiered soft play area providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment. There are dedicated playzones for babies, toddlers and juniors.
Redbridge Museum is celebrating Black History Month through exciting displays, film screenings, and more!
The displays explore how the war affected local life, including evacuation, air raids, rationing, the Home Front, local industry, the role of women, and victory celebrations.
The exhibition features a wealth of historic objects, photographs and personal items, many on display for the first time.
A short film about Redbridge and the Second World War accompanies the exhibition.
Redbridge Museum offers a permanent programme for schools about the Second World War throughout the year.
Car parking available at this site, payment via RingGo. No cash payments accepted.
Motorcycles can park for free if they are parked within a bay.
Vehicle entrances are located on Melbourne Road, Perth Road and Cranbrook Road.
Our Walking for Health Group meets regularly at Valentines Park for more see our Walking Activities page.
We also run a range of weekly activities at Valentines such as parkrun, Dementia Walks and Talk and Tennis Coaching.
Redbridge hosts a range of bowls clubs around the borough, offering tournaments and other events through membership.
To find out more about the Clementswood Bowls Club contact 020 8924 8964 / lesley.pegrum@ntlworld.com
Our Walking for Health Group meets regularly at South Park. For more information visit our Walking Activities page.
The national standard for parks and open spaces in England and Wales recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the country with Green Flag Status.
South Park has retained its Green Flag Status for 2026.
Valentines Park and Hainault Forest in Redbridge have been named among the UK’s top ten parks in the 2024 People’s Choice Awards. This prestigious award recognises and celebrates parks that are clean, well-maintained, and inviting spaces for relaxation and recreation, and highlights the strong community support for Redbridge’s beloved green spaces.
Our Walking for Health Group meets regularly at Wanstead Park. For more information visit our Walking Activities page.
To find out more about the Seven Kings Bowls Club contact 020 8550 3914 / pat.fennessy@virginmedia.com
Seven Kings Park has retained its Green Flag Status for 2026.
Did you know the park was home to a historic walled garden? Our Nature Conservation team use the outdoor space for educational and volunteer events.
Featuring a fire pit, pond and dipping platforms, mini-orchard, meadow habitat, vegetable patch, bird feeding station, and much more, schools and local community group come to learn about nature and ecology in this safe outdoor environment.
Orienteering is a great sport for runners, joggers and walkers who want to improve their navigation skills or for anyone who loves the outdoors.
Use the maps to navigate the course at your own pace, maps cost £1 and are available from the James Leal Centre café.
Are you ready to elevate your beach experience to a whole new level of excitement and activity?
Our versatile beach courts are ideal for local clubs looking for different team sport experience from volleyball to beach soccer. Please note equipment is not included in the hire fee.
Interested in booking? Please contact Loxford Leisure during opening hours.
Ilford War Memorial Gardens has retained its Green Flag Status for 2026.
If you are looking to join a good friendly outdoor Club with a good social side including:
Coaching, easy parking, quizzes, fun days, a bar, coach outings
Then please give a call to Gary Cook 07703 771459 or Janet Hall 07856 655734
Join our ranger John for a Monday morning forest clean up! Help us keep our forest clean, protecting our wildlife at the same time. These litter-picking sessions run every Monday, from 10am to 12pm. We meet in the second car park of Hainault Forest.
No pre-booking or previous experience is needed; just turn up on the day. Wear some sturdy, shoes, dress for the weather and bring any drinks and snacks you’d like.
If you have some spare time on your hands and enjoy the great outdoors, why not help us to look after Hainault Forest? It’s a great way to exercise, meet new friends and help the environment, all at the same time.
Volunteer Workday sessions run every Friday and Saturday. Meet at 9:45am to start work at 10am, finishing at 2:30pm. Volunteers are free to leave at any time.
We meet in the second car park of Hainault Forest. What we do each week is based on the forest management plan, and can include planting, scrub clearance, path maintenance, painting, habitat creation, and more.
No pre-booking or previous experience is needed; just turn up on the day. Wear some sturdy, shoes, dress for the weather and bring any drinks and snacks you might want.
Our Walking for Health Group meets regularly at Hainault Forest for more see our Walking Activities page.
For more information on regular activities taking place at Hainault Forest, visit the Hainault Forest website.
There is no allocated parking for coaches at Hainault Forest. If you wish to bring a coach party you will need to notify the park in advance by emailing Hainaultforest@visionrcl.org.uk
Hainault Forest has retained its Green Flag Status for 2024 and has gained automatic entry into the People’s Choice Awards 2024.
We’re delighted to announce that once again made it into the top 10 in the People’s Choice Awards 2024! With this continued recognition, we’re proud to be a vibrant, accessible, and biodiverse space for all.
Come and meet our furry friends!
We are open 7 days a week school holidays/bank holidays. We are closed on Mondays during term time.
Summer Opening Hours April to September: 10am to 5pm
Winter Opening Hours October to March: 10am to 4pm
Foxburrows Barn is a brand-new function suite set within the magnificent 400 acres of Hainault Forest; the scenic views of the surrounding woodland provide the perfect backdrop for your function or event. Our large open plan room has its own fully stocked bar and adjoining toilets, use of kitchen facilities and the extensive forest surroundings.
If you’d like to know more about our facilities, pricing, and availability or have more specific questions, get in touch with us today.
Forest adventures and fresh air mean that a rest and refuel stop at our 1856 café is a must for any trip to Hainault!
Set against a backdrop of stunning forest views our relaxed and informal café space inside the renovated 1856 barn is a perfect spot to grab a bite and we’ve got you covered whatever the time of day and whatever you’re craving.
From Saturday 29 March the café will be open: Mon-Sun 9am-5pm
To find out more about the Goodmayes Bowls Club contact 020 8597 6538 / raybowler@live.co.uk
Our Walking for Health Group meets regularly at Clayhall Park for more see our Walking Activities page.
Goodmayes Park has retained its Green Flag Status for 2026 and has gained automatic entry into the People’s Choice Awards 2026.
Elmhurst Gardens has retained its Green Flag Status for 2026.
Motorcycles can park for free provided they are parked within a bay.
Clayhall Park has retained its Green Flag Status for 2026.
The park is made up of extensive meadows, wildlife ponds, wetland areas, managed scrub land and many ancient/veteran trees, and the site is being managed for nature conservation.
The ancient woodland has achieved Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification.
The cafe is open everyday 10am-5.30pm.
Come and join us for a selection of delicious pastries and a hot or cold drink.
Hot beverages: Union Coffee, Latte, Capuccino, Flat White, Hot Chocolate, Mocca and Teas.
Cold drinks: canned soft drinks like Coca Cola, fanta, posh pops – Fentimans and Innocent smoothies. We are now also serving slushies to keep you cool and refreshed on your visit.
All sourced from local suppliers.
To find out more about the Barley Bowls Club contact 01268 540 078 / martin.chissm@hotmail.com
Redbridge Museum delivers a wide range of free education sessions based around the national curriculum. These sessions can take place online or on-site at the Museum, at your school, or at Valentines Mansion.
All in-person sessions include handling a wide range of real artefacts, fun activities, and exploring Museum displays. Groups can use historic archives, maps, photographs and more to learn about the history of their local area and school.
The Museum can also deliver INSET sessions for teachers, assemblies, and support for school projects.
Sign up to receive our quarterly e-newsletter for teachers. Get updates about new and current programmes, special events and what’s new to support your teaching.
Redbridge Heritage Centre is the local archive and local and family history service for the London Borough of Redbridge. It is run as a joint service with Redbridge Museum and holds the largest collection of materials in the Borough on the history of Ilford, Wanstead, Woodford and Redbridge.
The Heritage Centre can be found on the second floor of Redbridge Central Library in Ilford.
Music Makers: Academy is a class for children in Years 1 or 2 who may have missed out on the opportunity to attend Music Makers: Foundation. They learn aural skills, musical literacy, transcription, composition, improvisation, ensemble skills and listening with understanding.
Age: Yr. 1 – Yr. 2
Classes for children in Reception and Year 1 are available on both Wednesday and Thursday evenings at either John Savage Centre or Nightingale Primary School. Children learn musicianship skills which form the foundation for future music learning.
Age: Reception – Yr. 1
When and Where: Wednesdays at the John Savage Centre from 16:15 – 16:55 or Thursdays at Nightingale Primary School from 16:30 – 17:15
Catering for children from birth to 4 years of age, these fun classes for families are a wonderful way for your child to begin their musical journey.
The classes include songs, rhymes, movement activities (such as rocking, bouncing and dancing) and a range of age-appropriate props and percussion instruments.
Age: 0 to 4 years
When and Where: Mondays – Wanstead Library, Wednesdays – John Savage Centre
Fitness & Wellbeing Classes – Including yoga, Pilates, HIIT, and holistic wellbeing sessions designed to promote physical and mental health. Classes at alternative venues are All sessions will be available to book via the Vision app
Our large, quirky foyer area is perfect for children’s parties. Our bar is open 1 hour before performances and can be added to party packages. We offer a selection of teas, coffees, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
The Pirko Studio is equipped with a mirrored wall and ballet barre. This studio also has large windows for lots of natural light. Extra ballet barres are available on request.
The Circus Studio is a black box studio with aerial and lighting rig.
The Telford Theatre is a fully equipped black box studio theatre with retractable seating, which seats 72. Full technical support is available for bookings and performances.
The Lovegrove Theatre is a fully equipped black box studio theatre with retractable seating, which seats 130. Full technical support is available for bookings and performances.
A great venue for Dance, Drama, and Fitness classes. Enquire now!
Call our amazing customer support team for enquires 02087082858 venues@visionrcl.org.uk
A welcoming space for cyclists to meet, relax, and refuel. Perfect for team briefings, social gatherings, or taking a break after a ride, our Club Room is where community and cycling come together.
Studio 2 is ajoined to Studio 1, and is the larger of the two halls. The spaces can be hired out together or seperately.
Studio 1 is a brand new space in Redbridge Central Library. The space is small, bright and airy, perfect for meetings and training courses.
The York Room is ajoining to the Gloucester Room. The 2 halls can be hired individually, or together. There is a servery hatched connected to this room, which makes it the perfect space for serving and selling refreshments.
The Hainault Room is the smaller of our halls, this hall is perfect for arts and crafts, small meetings, tuition groups and more.
The Aldborough Room is the larger of our 2 halls at Fullwell Cross Library. This spacious hall is perfect for small events, meetings, community groups and more.
Discover our spacious Function Hall at Ashton Playing Fields, accommodating up to 120 people. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, and more. Updated timings: Mon-Fri 6:30pm-11:30pm, weekends 1pm-11:30pm. Experience exceptional service and create unforgettable memories in our versatile venue.
We have rehearsal and event spaces available to hire across the theatre.
Our bars are open 45 minutes before performances and offer a range of alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and snacks.
We are pleased to offer a brand new annual membership scheme across Kenneth More Theatre and Redbridge Drama Centre with a number of great benefits!
We have shows running throughout the year for all ages, from performances by our own classes, to comedy nights and dinner shows.
We offer a range of courses and classes for all ages. From young to old, beginners to those looking to hone in on their skills.
You will feel supported in our group classes, whether it’s high energy classes like Zumba and Clubbercise, or something more chilled like Yoga and Pilates. We also offer Step, Hitt, Bootcamp plus everything else in between!
Our inclusive membership will include unlimited access to gym, fitness classes and swim across all of our leisure centres:
*Please note swimming is only available at these centres.
Looking for a space for hire? Why not book one of our meeting rooms. We have 3 large rooms available to match all your needs.
Throughout the year we deliver coaching to all riders and abilities including Learn to Ride, Go-ride, Strider balance bikes, holiday programmes, and adapted bike usage for disabled groups schemes. We also offer school and corporate bookings.
Throughout the year we will be offering RYA courses for children aged 8+ and adults. From beginners to those with experience we have a variety of courses available.
Courses are run throughout the year (subject to availability), and are available to book via the link below:
Adult Sailing Courses:
RYA Dinghy Level 1 Courses, one a month running April-October; RYA Level 2 Courses running in August & October
Adult Power Boat Courses:
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course, running April-October
During school holidays, we run popular Water sports camps to keep your kids entertained. The multi-activity week includes sailing, kayaking, canoeing, raft building, bell boating and orienteering. Ages 8+
Please note: There is no daily booking option available
6 weeks of holiday fun from Monday 27 July Monday to Friday 9:30am-4pm daily
Located in The Boathouse, the Lakeside Suite is the perfect venue for your event, conference or wedding. With a stunning view over the lake, this idyllic location is available for hire throughout the year
Studio 1 and Sam Ryan Studio is now open and we are exploring options to relocate some of our group exercise programme sessions. We will keep customers updated on the new locations and times.
Classes at alternative venues are available to book via the Vision app as usual.
The Function Hall at Ashton Playing Fields is capable of holding 120 people and available until 11.30pm on Fridays and Saturday. The function hall is perfect for any event, including, birthdays, christenings, weddings and anniversaries. The Meeting Room is available all day every day, and is great for coffee mornings, tutorials or meetings. Holding up to 15 people a fantastic atmosphere can be generated.
We have 3 full sized and 1 junior grass football pitches for hire at Ashton Playing Fields. These can be hired on either a seasonal or one-off basis. Please contact our team to discuss availability.
