Chingford Area Guide
A locals' guide to Chingford
Where do Chingford locals go?
Selale
One of the best Turkish Restaurants in North London. Always busy, especially on weekends when you have to reserve seats to avoid standing outside. Amazing customer service, great food and a reasonable price for the standard. You should try the lamb and chicken grill.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
highams park,
buckhurst hill,
loughton forest,
woodford green,
high beach,
woodford,
church end e18,
Loughton,
loughton st marys,
and loughton st johns
Did you know?
"Blur's 'Parklife' album features racing dogs from Walthamstow Stadium."
Perfect for commuters, Leytonstone is only five stops on the Central line from London Liverpool Street.
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Joshua Mugume
Tottenham has seen so much regeneration recently, yet retains its history and green spaces.
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Oliver Venn
A lovely place to relax or have a picnic, Epping Forest has a picturesque lake where you can hire a boat for £15 an hour.
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Natalie Mills
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What locals say about Chingford
Activities near Chingford
Chingford Rock Choir
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Chingford?' then why not join your local Rock Choir. Your local Chingford choir is run by singer/pianist Sally Creedon. We are the local community choir with the national reputation - join the Chingford Rock Choir and experience the singing phenomenon that Will Smith described as 'Fantastic'. Whilst retaining our community spirit, we come together en masse for national and regional events, giving our members unrivalled performance opportunities and experiences beyond compare, ranging from trips to perform at Eurodisney to our local music, food and fireworks festivals! With no audition process, no need to read music and no pressure to sing live or perform until you're ready, Sally's expert tuition will guide you through our unique arrangements of your favorite pop, Motown and rock hits from the last few decades. Whether you're joining to make new friends, find some time for yourself or even find the courage to sing on a stage, the fun and relaxed atmosphere at our rehearsals will really boost your spirits and leave you with a natural high! Book your FREE trial session at www.rockchoir.com. Here is a quote about our choir - 'Rock Choir and the people in it have made me feel Happy, Energised, Accepted, Confident, Supported and Liked. It has also re-kindled my love of music and singing.' - Fe (Rock Choir member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.Read more
Premiership: Saracens vs Northampton
Saracens take on Northampton in this Premiership fixture.
She-1 2026
On Friday January 9th, EVE presents the 2026 SHE-1! Hosted by award winning comedian SIKISA \[star of Live At The Apollo, Comedy Central, Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club, and more\], join us for the spectacular, immersive, live action stunt filled world of women's pro-wrestling mixed with award winning neo-burlesque stars, comedy, and more! You bring yourself and we'll bring our critically acclaimed, uniquely chaotic, punk-rock, immersive, action packed show for a night out you'll never forget! EVE is produced by the western-world's longest running promoters of this genre, Emily & Dann Read, alongside AEW Star Will Ospreay. Don't just take our word for it - check out what others had to say: "I had one of the funniest, most uplifting nights ever at EVE!" - Kathy Burke, Actor, Comedian and Producer "I brought my sisters and a few friends and we had such an amazing time. Everyone should get to know EVE!” - Netflix GLOW Star & Musician Kate Nash “A clear message of empowerment...And inclusivity” - Red Bulletin “Their athleticism is captivating...I’m in awe!” Women’s Health Please note this is an 18+ event - no one under the age of 18 can attend this event, accompanied or otherwise. For full terms and conditions and event policies please go to: www.evewrestling.com/policies Presented by EVE: Riot Grrrls of Wrestling. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Rooftop Fox Matinee Show.
Rooftop Fox play there first ever kids friendly show. Our kids don't ever see us perform in pubs late at night so we're bringing the show to them.Read more
Veganuary Fest 2026 | London
Signature Brew & Feed the Village Presents: Veganuary Fest 24 January 2026 12pm-10pm Walthamstow, East London Join us this Veganuary for a full day of incredible plant-based food, great drinks, and good vibes as Signature Brew and Feed the Village bring Veganuary Fest to Walthamstow. Expect a vibrant celebration of East London’s vegan scene with flavours from some of the city’s most-loved traders. Food Traders Include: Feed the Village Burgers Chickenish Hogless Roast Amrutha Indian Stoked Vegan BBQ Los Gordos Tacos Female Glaze Chill Gelato Oh My Choc! Casadei Foods Whether you’re a committed vegan, giving Veganuary a try, or simply a foodie looking to explore new flavours, this is the perfect way to spend your Saturday. Book your tickets now and feast your way through Veganuary! Presented by Signature Brew. All agesRead more
Eastenderz
House music institution Eastenderz returns home to London for its biggest showcase yet. Renowned for championing both leading names and rising talent across house, tech house, garage, and breaks, the award-winning club event founded by East End Dubs boasts passport stamps from across the globe, and a label discography of more than 90 releases. Presented by BROADWICK LIVE. This is an 18+ eventRead more
School's Out
Our regular family skate event that takes place during school holidays! Come with friends or the whole family and have a fun day out! Want to spectate? A non skating fee of £8.50 is available on the door only.Read more
About Chingford
A quiet, cosy suburb on the northeast edge of London and bordering on Essex, Chingford has a real community feel. The areas within the town are Chingford Green, Chingford Hatch, Chingford Mount, Friday Hill, Hale End, Highams Park, and South Chingford. The suburb is in Zone 5 and a short train ride from central London. But thanks to nearby Epping Forest, it has the feel of a country retreat. The town has an abundance of amenities with plenty of local retailers, supermarkets, bars, pubs, restaurants, and boutiques. While you’ll find a mix of people, the area has become particularly popular among young families.
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