Kathleen’s guidebook
Food scene
The Liberty Bell
21 Mercury GardensGreat range of food, beer and wines
This mall includes all the usual stores, but also holds a large supermarket and lots of food outlets.
17 locals recommend
The Liberty Shopping Centre
11 Western RdThis mall includes all the usual stores, but also holds a large supermarket and lots of food outlets.
Sightseeing
Beautiful park based on Parisian walkways and gardens. Beautiful lake, with fountain, bandstand for photo ops, Shakespeare in the Park (Summer), lovely Kiosk and Raphael's Restaurant.
8 locals recommend
Raphael Park
Main RoadBeautiful park based on Parisian walkways and gardens. Beautiful lake, with fountain, bandstand for photo ops, Shakespeare in the Park (Summer), lovely Kiosk and Raphael's Restaurant.
Lodge Farm Park
Lodge AvenueChildren's Playground, outdoor gym and lovely plants.
Queens Theatre
Billet LaneGreat local market - open on Wednesday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Old recorded in the Domesday Book - loads of history.
10 locals recommend
Romford Market
98 Market PlGreat local market - open on Wednesday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Old recorded in the Domesday Book - loads of history.
Raphael Park
Main RoadBeautiful park with bandstand, lake and great restaurant.
My favourite local pool and gym
This is one minute from the house - and holds a swimming pool, ice rink and gym.
Sapphire Ice & Leisure Centre
24 Western RdThis is one minute from the house - and holds a swimming pool, ice rink and gym.
10 screen local cinema showing a variety of movies
Vue Cinema Romford
1-15 Waterloo RdTraveler advice
Getting around
Romford Train Station is a 5 minute walk
Lots of local bus routes from opposite the house