Our biggest outdoor event of the year, Wanstead Festival is just around the corner! Join us for a full day of family fun on Sunday, 14 September, from 11am to 6pm at Christchurch Green in Wanstead.
Entry is FREE to Wanstead Festival, and most of the activities on the day. There is a charge for Swaley Children’s rides and the Land Train costs £3 per person.
Attractions for the day:
Dive into a full day of fun and discovery! Explore hands-on arts and crafts, catch thrilling sports demos, hop aboard the land train, and let the kids enjoy exciting fun fair rides. Savor mouthwatering food provided by Karnival street foods and unwind at the Duke pop-up pub. Don’t forget to find your Zen with meditation and yoga in the Holistic and Wellbeing Zone. And that’s just the beginning, there’s plenty more waiting for you! A full schedule of live performers on the stage surrounded by local exhibitors. Take your photo with one of the amazing Afro Classic Cars and don’t forget the popular Dog Competition facilitated by Walkies with Una.
We are open to the public from 11.00 until 18.00. Invite your friends and family you enjoy this wonderful day!
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Wanstead Community riding stables are no longer able to attend and offer pony rides. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Interested in joining us for Wanstead Festival 2025?
Calling all potential sponsors, exhibitors, performers and caterers!
This popular event regularly attracts thousands of people who come together to enjoy a fun filled day full of attractions. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to showcase your business!
Food trucks and stalls:
The RTG Kitchen
Think jerk chicken smoked on an open-top grill, garnished with green chilies, drenched in sweet jerk sauce, and paired with sides like rice and peas, creamy mac and cheese, or mango avocado salad. Locals love catching up with founder Okeima while enjoying his delicious Caribbean dishes.
The Duck Shed
Before diving into street food, this husband-and-wife duo racked up over 20 years of experience in Michelin-starred restaurants. Since 2016, Claire and Steve have delighted foodies nationwide with their ‘Ducking Delicious’ street food.
Eat Greek
Dilan founded Eat Greek years ago and has been delighting diners across the UK ever since. Whether served indoors, outdoors, or from their nifty food truck, they ensure delicious Greek cuisine reaches you wherever you are!
The Chicken Hatch
Danny has been serving delicious buttermilk chicken since 2012, this business has traveled from Broadgate Circle to Ware in Hertfordshire and now finds its new home at Eat17 in Bishop’s Stortford. Their vision is to share their unique recipe with everyone.
Cheeky Burger
Fancy a cheeky burger? With countless options available, it can be hard to find one that stands out. Fortunately, Seb and Marta at award-winning Cheeky Burger have you covered, serving everything from the classic Cheeky Cheese to the spicy Hot Elvis.
Hells Grill
At Hell’s Grill, Nebojsa embraces a no-frills approach, allowing the humble hot dog to shine as the star of the show. With each bite, it delivers a satisfying experience that hits the spot, every time.
Wave
Founded by Biagio and Cristian, this Italian coffee company serves delectable brews from a charming little truck. Reflecting their commitment to sustainability and Italian charm, the truck embodies their values while delivering delicious coffee to enthusiasts everywhere
Zone Sponsors:
Afro Classics Register & Car Club
Afro Classics is the UK’s largest and oldest African and Caribbean classic car club, founded in 2017 in London. We are a tight-knit community that celebrates our shared passion for vintage automobiles and the rich cultural heritage we represent.
Our club motto, “We make the club not our cars,” reflects our belief that the true value lies in the connections we forge, rather than the cars themselves. As we expand our reach to metropolitan areas with large African and Caribbean populations, we invite you to join our growing family of classic car enthusiasts.
Biography
Errol McKellar is a prostate cancer survivor and founder of The Errol McKellar Foundation.
After finding out by pure chance that he had the disease in late 2010, Errol had an operation to remove his prostate.
On his return to work as a mechanic some months later, he felt it was his calling to offer men a 20% discount if they went to have their PSA blood test to check for prostate cancer.
His actions have saved many lives and
over the years, Errol has made it his mission to raise the awareness of prostate cancer as it affects too many men and their families in the UK. Thus came The Errol McKellar Foundation with the MOT Yourself campaign and motto.
Errol is working with Afro Classics Car Club to bring greater awareness to this very important topic. The Foundation will be raising funds to get a mobile PSA blood testing vehicle, so that it can visit local communities, enabling men to have a blood test without having to visit their GP, unless they test positive.
Errol’s tireless efforts to raise the awareness have been recognised over the years, notably by the NHS in 2018 for the Heroes Award. He also received an MBE in 2021 and was given a Diversity and Inclusion Award at the National Men and Boys Awards in 2022.
Holistic and Wellbeing zone
Holistic & Wellbeing zone
This year the holistic and wellbeing zone at Wanstead Festival has expanded with various session to help improve your wellbeing
How to get to Wanstead Festival
Christchurch Green
Wanstead
E11 2RH
There is no car parking available at Christchurch Green. Parking in the side roads is not advisable. Please travel by public transport:
Bus routes:
The following bus routes stop here: 66, 101, W13, 308. For latest arrivals visit the TFL website.
Tube:
Wanstead Underground Station (zone 4). For latest arrivals visit the TFL website.