Culture and leisure
- You are here:
- Home
- /
- Culture and leisure
Whether you're interested in fitness, culture, history or the great outdoors, you can enjoy them all in Havering.
Despite being close to London, over half of Havering is protected countryside, parkland and nature reserves – so you're never far from fresh air and beautiful scenery.
Sports
Our sports facilities, notably Hornchurch Sports Centre, Central Park Leisure Centreand Chafford Sports Complex, offer hundreds of ways to stay fit and healthy. Our Sports Development Team can help you to become more involved in sport, including the London Youth Games, where Havering has a great track record.
Libraries
Havering has a great libraries service - there's bound to be one near where you live. Our Librariespages will give you opening hours. We also have Children's pages, Family Historyand you can use our online reservation service
Arts
Havering also has a lively cultural scene, centred on The Queen's Theatreand Fairkytes Arts Centre.
History and Heritage
Our History and Heritage pages are full of useful information where you can find out more about Havering-atte-Bower village, National Trust property Rainham Hall, the architectural gems of Romford Garden Suburb and other places of historical interest. Visitors to Havering should go to our Discover Havering pages.
Parks and Open Spaces
Our Parks and Open Spaces pages will tell you all you need to know about making the most of Havering's countryside.
Allotments
If you'd like to know more about how to grow your own fruit and vegetables, why not take a look at our Allotments pages.
What's on in Havering
You can find out more about what's going on in Havering by looking at What's On pages.
Bookmark...