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Things to do in Romford

There are 188 things to do recorded in and around Romford, with options spanning country parks & forests, driving ranges and playgrounds. Part of Greater London in London, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 117 are free to visit, 12 are indoor options for a wet day, 139 are outdoors and 17 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Better-known places near Romford include Old Macdonald Farm, Foxburrows Children's Farm, Brentwood Museum, Havering Museum and Rainham Hall, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

Happy to travel a little further? Barking, Stratford, Walthamstow and Greenwich are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Romford

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Thorndon Country Park North and Weald Country Park.
    97 places
  2. 02
    Driving Ranges
    Practice bays and lessons — including Woolston Manor Golf & Country Club and Stapleford Abbotts - Priors Golf Course.
    20 places
  3. 03
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Kidspace Romford and Harold Wood Park Play Area.
    11 places
  4. 04
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Coronation Gardens and Langtons Gardens.
    8 places
  5. 05
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Brentwood Museum and Havering Museum.
    6 places
  6. 06
    Animals & Wildlife
    Animal encounters — including Old Macdonald Farm and Foxburrows Children's Farm.
    2 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Romford?

This guide maps 188 places to visit in and around Romford. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Romford?

Recognisable names near Romford include Old Macdonald Farm, Foxburrows Children's Farm, Brentwood Museum and Havering Museum. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Romford?

117 of the places listed for Romford are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Romford on a rainy day?

12 indoor options are recorded near Romford — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Romford kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.