The LightHouse and Gardens Stratford

29/09/2026

What a brilliant time we had at the Crepe Clubhouse Freshers Week Market! Thank you to everyone who ran a stall, popped by to find a bargain, joined in the games or enjoyed some delicious Chinese street food!

Next up: our Festive Market at The Lighthouse on Saturday 21 November. Come along to discover unique gifts- or join us as a stall holder and sell your wares!

Interested in running a stall? Email us TODAY at [email protected].

29/09/2026

What a fantastic day! Sharing a few snaps from our recent Open House and Harvest Festival.

This was our first year taking part in Open City and it was lovely to introduce new visitors to The Lighthouse and Gardens and all the amazing things happening here, including Community Sauna Baths CIC , Growing Concerns Garden Centre OPEN THIS BH MONDAY and Crepe Clubhouse .

It was also a chance to catch up with our regulars and gardeners, and share an update on the future scheme, one inspired by the people and activities that have brought this space to life in the meantime.

We were also really pleased to welcome Newham’s new Mayor, Forhad Hussain , and his colleague Mohamed Hammoudan for a tour.

A huge thank you to our wonderful volunteers Sophie and Jiawei, Indygo Arts & Crafts , and the fantastic team who prepared all the delicious food for the BBQ. What a way to round off the summer growing season!

CommunityGarden

24/09/2026

👻 COMING UP BEXT MONTH 🧙‍♀️

Join us for a frightfully fun Children’s Halloween Disco at The Lighthouse!

Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, spooky surprises and fantastic entertainment from Gilbert Giggles.

Don’t forget to dress up for your chance to win a prize for the best costume!

Friday 30 October, 5:30–7:30pm

The Lighthouse, 38 Celebration Avenue, London, E20 1DB

Tickets are £6 per family.

To book email: hello@thelighthouseandgardens.

🎃⚠️ Last year’s event was hugely popular, so be sure to book early to avoid missing out!

GilbertGiggles

23/09/2026

Coming up this weekend - just next door to The LightHouse at Crepe Clubhouse

Join them for a Mid-Autumn, Freshers Week Market 🍁

A weekend celebration with Chinese street food, games, activities and lots of surprises.

Explore the market, take part in the activities and collect stamps along the way. Collect all 6 stamps to unlock their Ring Toss Game and Lucky Draw!

Free mooncakes 🌝 will be available, with surprise
gifts up for grabs!

Bring your friends, grab something tasty, complete the stamp challenge and enjoy the Mid-Autumn vibes with Crepe Clubhouse

08/09/2026

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It runs Monday evenings, 8pm to 10pm, from 14th September to 2nd November, and you can catch up online on demand if you miss a session.

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05/09/2026

🩰✨Does your toddler love to dance?✨🩰

Ballet with my Baby is the class for you!

With sessions in E17 and E20 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, there’s always a morning for baby ballet

Book tickets on Happity today, comment “ballet” below to have a link sent to you! You can also find the link in bio and stories

Tuesdays E17
Foodhall @ 17&Central

Wednesdays E20
The LightHouse and Gardens

Thursdays E17
CRATE St James Street

🩰10.00-10.30: 16 months to 2.5 years
🩰10.45-11.15: 3 to 4 years

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19/08/2026

You may already be familiar with what happens here at The Lighthouse & Gardens, but if you’re curious to find out more, or want to introduce someone new to the space, we’re taking part in this year’s Open City

Come and meet the local teams behind this meanwhile project, which has helped inform and inspire the design of the final scheme. Find out more about what happens here today, and discover what’s coming next as the site develops.

You’ll also be able to experience plans for the future through augmented reality, bringing the vision for the site to life.

Alongside the tours, join us for a FREE Garden Harvest Celebration, with family activities, creative workshops, a BBQ featuring produce grown in the gardens, and fresh mint tea. 🌿

📅 Saturday 19 September | 13:00–17:30
📍 The Lighthouse & Gardens

Guided tours:
14:30–15:30
16:30–17:30

Places on the tours are limited. To book your space on the tour, visit the Open House Festival listing for - Cultivating Community - LightHouse Gardens & IQL North.
www href="://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/13780">://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/13780

Come and see what’s happening now, meet the people behind the project and get a glimpse of what’s coming next. 🌱

18/08/2026

11/08/2026

What began as a meanwhile use has become part of the neighbourhood.
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Community Sauna Baths CIC has found a home at The LightHouse & Gardens, creating a place where people come together to unwind, connect and enjoy a different side of city life.
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It’s a reminder that the spaces between development phases can become destinations in their own right, helping shape a community long before the next chapter begins.
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05/08/2026

A few more of our favourite moments from a brilliant day at The LightHouse & Gardens.
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From familiar faces to new friendships, these are the moments that make the gardens such a special part of IQL North.
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Spot yourself or someone you know? Tag them in the comments and help us celebrate a great day shared with the Stratford community.
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