Havering Council's urban strategy recognises that nearby Hornchurch is the main cultural hub of the borough with a large theatre and arts spaces, and Romford offers the largest regional concentration of entertainment facilities.
Within Upminster is New Windmill Hall, a flexible entertainment space, built in 1968, which holds up to 300 people.
Upminster forms part of the tourism strategy for the borough.
It is the location of Upminster Windmill, one of the few remaining mills in Greater London and is Grade II* listed.
There is also the Tithe Barn Museum, containing artifacts of domestic and agricultural use.
In the west of Upminster is Hornchurch Stadium, which is the home ground of A.F.C. Hornchurch.
Upminster is often associated with Ian Dury and his 1981 album Lord Upminster is named after the town.
Havering Council's urban strategy recognises that nearby Hornchurch is the main cultural hub of the borough with a large theatre and arts spaces, and Romford offers the largest regional concentration of entertainment facilities. Within Upminster is New Windmill Hall, a flexible entertainment space, built in 1968, which holds up to 300 people. Upminster forms part of the tourism strategy for the borough. It is the location of Upminster Windmill, one of the few remaining mills in Greater London and is Grade II* listed. There is also the Tithe Barn Museum, containing artifacts of domestic and agricultural use. In the west of Upminster is Hornchurch Stadium, which is the home ground of A.F.C. Hornchurch. Upminster is often associated with Ian Dury and his 1981 album Lord Upminster is named after the town.
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