Local Guide
Not only are you staying in a great apartment but its location is great too. There's nothing better than having fun places to go that are close to you. Here is a list of the best places to go in Romford.
1. Ice Skating
Our local Ice Rink is full-sized and as well as being open to the public, it is also home to the Everyone Active Raiders ice hockey team, who you can watch in action when they play at home.
Address: 24 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3JT
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 6:00–22:30
Sat – Sun: 7:00–23:30
Price: N/A
Journey time: 5-minute walk
2. Swimming
The main 25m pool is eight lanes wide and plays host to our fantastic range of award-winning swimming lessons. Casual swimmers can also enjoy the pool, while you can also enjoy fun sessions and fitness-focused lane swimming time slots.
Address: 24 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3JT
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 6:00–22:30
Sat – Sun: 7:00–23:30
Price: N/A
Journey time: 5-minute walk
3. Bowling
Website: namcofunscape.com/romford
Bowling is a great game for everyone, no matter the age! Let the competitive streak inside you come out as you take part of an intense game of Bowling. There is also a bar where you can order food and drink to make the most of your day here.
Address: The Brewery, 1st, Waterloo Road, Romford, RM1 1AU
Opening hours: Mon – Thurs: 10:00–23:00
Fri – Sat: 10:00–00:00
Sun: 10:00–22:30
Price: Adult: £7.25
Child: £6.50
Journey time: 5-minute walk
4. Kidspace
Website: kidspaceadventures.com/romford
Bring the children down to this soft play for a day full of fun, gadgets and entertainment. It includes Disco, Laser Tag, Go Kart, Climbing Wall, Adventure Play and Comfortable Parent Areas.
Address: Kidspace, The Brewery, Waterloo Road, Romford RM1 1AU
Opening hours: Mon – Thurs: 10:00–18:45
Fri: 10:00–19:45
Sat: 9:00–19:45
Sun: 9:00–18:45
Price: Adult: £3.75
3 - 12 years: £11.50
1 - 3 years: £6.75
0 - 1 years: Free
Journey time: 8-minute walk
5. Shopping - Shopping hall, The Liberty, The Mercury
You will feel spoilt for choice with the 3 different places to go shopping in Romford. Whatever you are looking for is sure to be found so get yourself to one of these shopping halls.
Romford Shopping Hall:
Address: 43 Market Place, Romford, RM1 3AB
Opening hours: Mon – Sat: 9:00–15:00
Sun: 10:00–16:00
Journey time: 8-minute walk
The Liberty:
Address: 11 The Liberty, Romford, RM1 3RL
Opening hours: Mon – Wed & Fri – Sat: 9:00–18:00
Thurs: 9:00–19:00
Journey time: 4-minute walk
The Mercury:
Address: Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3EE
Opening hours: Mon – Sat: 9:00–17:30
Sun: 11:00–17:00
Journey time: 6-minute walk
6. Cinema
Website: myvue.com/cinema/romford/whats-on
Up to date with all the latest films out, our local cinema plays each film multiple times a day to make sure you don’t miss it and have no excuse to not go and watch!
Address: 1-15 The Brewery, Romford, RM1 IAU
Price: £5.99
Journey time: 7-minute walk
7. Visit Romford Market
Website: romford-market.co.uk
Three times a week, the Romford Market is on for you to buy from the various different stalls. These stalls could include clothes, shoes, accessories, jewellery, food etc. Romford Market not worth missing!
Please see our markets page for more information.
Address: 98 Market Place, Romford, RM1 3ER
Opening hours: Wed & Fri: 9:00–16:30
Sat: 9:00–17:00
Journey time: 8-minute walk
8. Go to Brookside Theatre
Website: brooksidetheatre.com
The Brookside Theatre is an exciting, award-winning theatre in the London Borough of Havering and the first and only professional arts venue in Romford. It can seat up to 194 people!
Address: 21A Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3NH
Opening hours: Depends on show
Price: Depends on show
Journey time: 1-minute walk
9. Visit Raphael Park
Raphael Park is a beautiful public park in Gidea Park, it is only a 5 minute drive or a 20 minute walk from Morland House Apartments.
Address: Main Road, Romford, RM2 5EB
Opening hours: Mon – Sun: 7:30–18:30
Price: Free entry
Journey time: 20-minute walk
10. Arcade - Namco Funscape
Website: namcofunscape.com/romford
Enjoy all your favourite entertainment and games! Shoot'em-ups, Racecar simulators, cuddly toy claw cranes – Namco Romford is packed with the most advanced and cherished video and arcade games.
Address: The Brewery, 1st, Waterloo Road, Romford, RM1 1AU
Opening hours: Mon – Thurs: 10:00–23:00
Fri – Sat: 10:00–00:00
Sun: 10:00–22:30
Price: N/A
Journey time: 5-minute walk