Come to the Thames Chase Forest Centre for their Heritage Open Day on Sunday 14 September 2025, from 11am to 2pm.

This open day, in partnership with the Upminster Windmill, will celebrate the history of both Thames Chase and the windmill.

There will be talks on Broadfields Farm, the Essex Barn and Upminster Windmil, in a wonderful setting, with complimentary refreshments. This is not one to miss if you have a keen interest in local history.

They shall also be unveiling Thames Chase’s new oral history listening post, that will showcase six stories from local people about their experiences of WWII. This listening post is a step forward in exhibiting the social history of the Thames Chase Community Forest, so make sure you come along to check it out!

• 11am – 12.30pm: Talks from Thames Chase and Upminster Windmill
• 1.30pm – 2pm: Unveiling of Oral History Listening Post

The open day is free and no booking is required.

By Editor on 8th September 2025   /   News   /   Leave a comment