Cranbrook Area Guide
A locals' guide to Cranbrook
Where do Cranbrook locals go?
The Luna Lounge
This music venue hosts live music nights on two levels. Love the summer with the doors open, view of the church and gorgeous live jazz. Also they do rock and blues, and open mic nights. But for me, to have a cracking jazz venue minutes from my front door is the best.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
valentines,
manor park,
aldersbrook,
ilford,
clementswood,
wanstead,
newbury,
Newbury Parl,
seven kings,
and loxford
Did you know?
"The only complete skull of a mammoth to be discovered in the UK was unearthed in 1860 on Ilford's High Road."
Perfect for commuters, Leytonstone is only five stops on the Central line from London Liverpool Street.
Joshua Mugume
Barking has a lot to offer - shops, schools and river walks...and with a massive regeneration programme already under way, its future is very bright...
Joshua Mugume
Many people don't realise it's only a quick train ride into central London from Barking Station!
Natalie Mills
Explore Cranbrook
What locals say about Cranbrook
Activities near Cranbrook
365 – An Exhibition by Local Artist Andrew Wright
A year in the life of Valentines Park, captured by local artist Andrew Wright. This intriguing display features a kaleidoscopic image for each day, Creepy CrawLies emerging from items gathered and a trio of trees. Using a variety of traditional and contemporary image making processes, the artist entices and challenges the viewer to observe, explore and decipher his various creations - but be aware, all is not as it might seem at first glance.Read more
Clayhall Park Action Day
Community Action Day in Clayhall Park. For ages 16+ Families welcome Activities may vary: Planting Flowers, Maintaining Planted Areas, Weeding, Mulching, Watering, Pruning, Maintaining Hard Surfaces, Maintenance Projects, Leaf Removal, Updating Noticeboards, Litter Picking and Sweeping Sport Courts.Read more
Guided Tour of Valentines Mansion
Valentines Mansion has a rich history dating back to 1696. With numerous owners including Sir Charles Raymond, a retired ship's captain who made his fortune managing ships for the East India Company, as well as City bankers and merchants, Valentines Mansion was a family home for many years. They lavished their money on the Mansion, adding lots of personal touches to make it their own. Our tour guide will walk you through each room, sharing fascinating glimpses into the past. Followed by tea and biscuits in one our period rooms..Read more
Andy Singleton, Natural connections
Discover the deep connections between our human bodies and the natural world through the awe-inspiring paper sculptures of artist Andy Singleton. Andy brings his intricate artistry to the gallery, crafting a spectacle that blurs the lines between architecture, nature, and the human form.Read more
Under 5’s Rockin’ Paper Plate Chicken Craft
Stay behind or join us after Rhyme Time for a craft especially for our under 5’s, and create your own rockin’ paper plate chicken ready for Spring!Read more
Creative Coding Adventures for families, 5-9yrs
Dive into a world of creativity and technology with your young ones in this interactive one-hour coding session, designed for families to learn and create together. Together, you'll explore the wonders of coding by crafting fun Scratch animations and unleashing your imagination with Green Screen movie making. This is a hands-on experience where parents and children work as a team—learning, creating, and having fun side by side! Delivered by Digital Enterprise Makers, a coding academy dedicated to teaching kids programming and digital skills that prepare them for a tech-driven future.Read more
Storytelling with Callum Rhys-Williams
Join storyteller Callum Rhys-Williams for some fun-filled Dragon tales to celebrate St. George's Day! From Zog and his Dragon School to St. George's fiery conquest itself, there's a Dragon fable to satisfy everybody. Callum Rhys-Williams is a Storyteller, Actor & Creative Arts Facilitator from South Wales. He specializes in theatre for children & young people. He is currently working with Unpuzzled Theatre Company on a brand new show for families in Essex and has previously worked with Scenic Outdoor Theatre, NW Live Arts & Discover Children's Story Centre. Drop-in, free - no need to book!Read more
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