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This is your one-stop site for everything you need to know about living in Romford with children.
This May half-term, you can get more Activeplay for less with Oxygen Romford's Winners' Pass, which gives you one hour of free jumping every weekday of the half-term holidays, for just £26.00pp.
Home to interconnected trampolines, a giant airbag, and climbing walls, as well as a soft play area for toddlers, sky-high fun is guaranteed at Oxygen Romford.
Jump into the ultimate summer of sport early and take part in Oxygen Romford's challenges and contests throughout the half-term!
Put your game face on and get ready for relay races, evasion games and individual, confidence-yielding challenges. Lucky players could win amazing prizes including a free birthday party or a three-month bounce pass.
For parents needing childcare, Oxygen Romford's Holiday Club hero crew is hosting a full week of educational activities, aimed at increasing physical literacy and confidence, all with lunch and snacks provided.
Bookings for the High-Flying Holiday Club can be made online for one day or all five weekdays, which includes lunch and snacks, and cost, respectively, £42.00pp and £168.00pp.
Parents can book a bolt-on option, which includes breakfast and allows children to be booked in from as early as 8am, until 5pm, for only £6 extra. If booking for more than one child, parents can take advantage of a 10% sibling discount, or a 20% discount if children are booked in for the whole week.
Find all the details or make a booking at www.oxygenactiveplay.co.uk/romford
Where champions grow, and fun meets learning. Dive into the world of tennis with our all-year-round lessons and holiday camps specifically designed for children aged 4 to 14.
Whether you're here to learn or play, we've got a spot for you on our courts.
We're not just a tennis club; we're a community.
Located in Hornchurch, we aim to provide a comfortable and encouraging environment where children can learn tennis, engage in healthy competition, and most importantly, have fun.
LTA Youth Learn and Play programme: with Lessons all year round: perfect your serve, refine your backhand, and master the art of tennis with our comprehensive lessons tailored for various ages and skills.
Holiday Tennis Camps: School's out, tennis is in! Join our exciting camps where fun and learning go hand in hand.
LTA Youth Competition Programme: ready to compete? Our competition programme is designed for those who wish to test their skills and enjoy the thrill of the match.
Expert Coaches: learn from the best. Our coaches are LTA accredited and passionate about tennis and teaching.
Community Spirit: make friends and be part of our supportive tennis family.
Growth and Development: it's not just about tennis; it's about growing skills, confidence, and a love for the sport.
Still undecided? Why not sign up for a free trial? Experience the joy of tennis with no strings attached.
We know parents and children might have lots of questions before joining.
Check our website at www.hylandstennis.co.uk for answers to common queries about gear, scheduling, age groups, and more.
Excited to start your tennis adventure? Register now for a free trial. Let's make every game a fun learning experience.
We'd love to hear from you! Find us on Instragram or drop us an email at [email protected] Let's keep the conversation going.
Kids Week is an amazing initiative which runs every summer welcoming families into the West End to see shows at discounted prices.
During Kids Week, which this year actually runs 6 whole weeks, a child can go to selected performances of any participating show for free when they’re accompanied by a paying adult.
How does it work?
There are fun activities to access here and all tickets must be booked via the main website here.
We have put together a great list of activities for those kids who crave something a bit more exciting! There's everything from zip-lining to paintballing, white water rafting to kayaking!
Check it out and let us know if you've already done any of these
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
15th April
- 24th May
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden
Miniature Steam Gala
18th May
- 19th May
Colne Valley Railway, Halstead
Nearly New Sale Harold Hill
19th May
Harold Hill Community Centre, Gooshays Drive
Little Monkeys - at Nuclear High Ropes
19th May
Nuclear High Ropes, Brentwood
FREE Bike Check with Dr Bike
(FREE)
19th May
Hornchurch Country Park Visitors Centre, Hornchurch
Car Boot and Inflatables Day
(FREE)
19th May
Harold Court Primary School, Romford
Chigwell May Fair
(FREE)
19th May
Chigwell Green, Chigwell
Dinosaur Adventure at Marsh Farm
24th May
- 2nd June
Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers
Shiver Me Timbers Scallywag Search!
(FREE)
25th May
Valence House Museum, Margery Road, Dagenham.
Fairy Tale May Half Term at Audley End Miniature Railway
25th May
- 2nd June
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden
Celebrate Elmer's 35th Birthday
(FREE)
25th May
Gidea Park Library, Gidea Park
Aqua Park Lakeside Opening Day
25th May
Aqua Park Lakeside, West Thurrock Way, Grays
Eastgate Circus Day
(FREE)
25th May
Eastgate Centre, Basildon
Magic & Mayhem at Barleylands
25th May
- 2nd June
Barleylands Farm, Billericay
Family Festival at Hopfield Animal Sancyuary
25th May
- 27th May
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
Paper Butterfly Craft Workshop
25th May
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Sun bear, Binturong & Otter Weekend
25th May
- 26th May
Hertfordshire Zoo (formerly Paradise Wildlife Pk), Broxbourne
Super Hero Kid's Afternoon Tea
25th May
Fete Lounge, Upminster
Superhero Afternoon Tea
25th May
Fete Lounge, Upminster
Elmer Celebration Birthday at Rainham Library
(FREE)
25th May
Rainham Library, Rainham
Storytime at South Hornchurch Library
(FREE)
25th May
South Hornchurch Library, Rainham
Springtime Festival
25th May
- 2nd June
Southend Pier, Southend On Sea
Sports Session
25th May
Concordia Academy, Romford
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