Summer at Exchange Ilford: Safari Trail Adventure

Go Wild This Summer with Our Jungle Safari Trail!

Embark on a fun-filled safari adventure at Exchange Ilford! Discover hidden jungle animals throughout the centre, complete your trail sheet, and enter...

Free Art Workshops with Barkingside Art Club

We're thrilled to be teaming up with Barkingside Art Club this summer!  As part of Ellie's Epic Summer Activities, they'll be running weekly Craft Cl...

Ellie's Epic Adventure Writing Challenge

Unleash your child’s imagination and win amazing prizes This summer, Exchange Ilford is teaming up with local schools to spark creativity during the ...

Summer of Stories with Vision RCL

Fun, Free Activities for Families Across Redbridge

We’re thrilled to be supporting Vision RCL this summer as they bring a fantastic lineup of free family-friendly events to the community as part of the...

🌟 Ellie’s Epic Adventure: Join Us This Summer! 🐘📚

This summer, Ilford Exchange is bringing stories to life with Ellie’s Epic Adventure—a magical six-week campaign running from 22nd July to 31st August...

Coffee Mornings at SPACE Gallery Ilford

Join us for a free community coffee morning at SPACE Ilford on the last Wednesday of each month from 11am–12.30pm. Enjoy a hot drink, explore local ar...

Sunflower Lanyards Are Back!

The sunflower lanyards are once again available at The Exchange following high demand! These lanyards are part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Sc...

Unze London Grand Opening

Exciting news – Unze London is coming to Exchange Ilford! Join us for the grand opening on Thursday 19th June 2025 and step into style with their pre...

Father's Day Crafts with Ellie's Kids Club! 🐘❤️

Join us Saturday 14th June as we celebrate Father's Day! Little ones can get creative by decorating their own wooden photo frame with fun embellishmen...

Exchange Air Bee n Bee! 🐝🍯

Buzzing with Purpose at Exchange Ilford 🌼 As part of our ongoing ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) initiatives, we’re proud to support urban ...

Celebrate World Bee Day with Ellie's Kids Club! 🐝

This half-term, join us in celebrating World Bee Day with a fun and eco-friendly activity! Kids can make their own recycled tin can bee hotel to help ...

Shopmobility Update! 🧑‍🦽‍➡️

We’re delighted to share that from Monday 12th May 2025 our Ilford Shopmobility branch will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for all your ...

Have you spotted our new Donation Station?! 👀💚

Our brand-new Donation Station is now live and collecting items for Redbridge Foodbank. Whether it’s a few tins, toiletries or other essentials, your ...

Wellgate Community Farm is coming to town! 🐰🥕

Wellgate Community Farm is coming to town! Join us TOMORROW from 11am - 3pm on Level 3 for a special visit from our friends at Wellgate Community Farm...

Easter Bank Holiday at Shopmobility 🐣☀️

Please be aware that Ilford Shopmobility will be CLOSED over the Bank Holiday – from Friday 18th April, reopening on Tuesday 22nd April. The team will...

One Place East Pop Up Market- Saturday 12th April 💜🛍️

Over the past six months, talented participants have been crafting, creating and perfecting a variety of unique products — and now it’s time to showca...

Easter Opening Hours 🐣🐰

Planning a visit over the Easter holidays? Here’s when we’re open: Good Friday – 10am - 5pm Easter Saturday – 9am - 7pm Easter Sunday – CLOSED Eas...

IT'S COMPETITION TIME! 🐣📸

Head to our Easter Selfie Spot (outside TK Maxx, Level 2), strike your best pose and snap a festive selfie! Then simply share your photo in the commen...

Exchange Ilford Pre-Loved School Uniform Shop 🏫🎒

Exciting news! We're launching our very own Pre-Loved School Uniform Shop this Saturday, 21st June 2025! Doors open at 11am and we can't wait to welco...

Easter has arrived early at Exchange Ilford! 🐣

Join Our GIANT Easter Egg Trail! Hop around the centre this Easter and take part in our fun-filled egg hunt!

Once you've cracked the code, drop your completed trail sheet at our Guest Lounge on Level 1 for a chance to win a £100 voucher to spend at a store of...

Easter has arrived at Ellie's Kids Club! 🐣🐰

The Kids holidays are nearly here and we're gearing up for some FREE Easter fun*! 🐰🥚 Join us Saturday 12th April as we invite children to decorate ...

100 Stalls in Three Days @ InIlford Market 🚀

Calling all traders! Be part of Ilford’s 100 Stalls in Three Days market from 10th-12th April as we kick off the 100-day countdown to 100 years of Ilf...

Rediscover Redbridge: A Celebration of Local Creativity! 🎨🎶

On Thursday, 10th April, from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Redbridge Town Hall will come alive with a vibrant showcase of creativity! Visitors can enjoy work...

Welcome Bodycare to Exchange Ilford! 🧴

We’re thrilled to welcome Bodycare to Exchange Ilford, bringing shoppers an incredible range of health, beauty, skincare, and personal care essentials...

Holi Paint Splash 2025 🎨

- Sunday 16th March 2025

Celebrate Holi with Us! 🎨🌈 Join us this Sunday for a vibrant and colourful Holi celebration where little artists can splash paint onto our special ...

Craft Month 2025- Saturday 29th March🎨

Exciting News! Join us as we celebrate Craft Month 2025 with a special One-Day Craft Market! 🌟 We’re calling all local artisans and creatives to com...

Ellie's Kids Club- Mother's Day Crafts 💐🩷

Join us for a fun-filled crafting session where kids can create a card and flower holder—the perfect handmade gift for Mother’s Day or Eid! Don’t miss...

ELWA Visit! 🔋♻️ -18th February 2025

Celebrate #NationalBatteryDay with the Our Streets Team!  Come along to their activity stalls to get savvy about the ways to recycle batteries and le...

Ellie's Kids Club is Back! 🐘✨

This Ramadan, let the little ones get creative with their very own wooden lantern kit! Children can decorate and assemble their lanterns, making a bea...

Loving is Easy! 🩷

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating all things love with the perfect gifts, experiences, and moments to share. From stunning jewellery at Pandora...

Share the love this Valentine's ♥️

Valentine’s Day has arrived early here at Exchange Ilford, and we’re super excited to showcase our GIANT heart right in the center of Ilford! ♥️ Visi...

Exchange Ilford Ping Hub 🏓

We’re excited to announce the opening of our brand-new Exchange Ilford Ping Hub in partnership with Table Tennis England and Ilford BID! 🎉 Whether yo...

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Ellie’s Kids Club! 🐍🏮

Join us for a fun-filled craft session where little ones can create their own Chinese New Year decorations, including beautiful lanterns to bring in t...

Jump Start Your New Year! 🤸‍♂️

As we step into a brand-new year, there’s no better time to focus on those resolutions, and Exchange Ilford is the perfect place to start your journey...

It's the final Ellie's Kids Club of the year! 👀📅🐘

Join us Saturday 28th December from 10am for some FREE calendar crafts, kids will have the chance to design and decorate their very own 2025 calendar,...

Elf Yourself Workshop 🎅✨

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Ellie’s Kid’s Club is back! 🐘❤️ Children can “Elf Yourself” with rosy cheeks and an elf hat, graduate f...

Shopmobility Christmas Hours 🎅

It's the most wonderful time of the year and ShopMobilityUK are here to make your holiday shopping that little bit easier! 🎅✨ Visit the team on Tuesd...

Charity Gift Wrap in aid of One Place East 🎁

This holiday season, let us handle the wrapping while you support a great cause! Our charity gift wrap service is now available, with all proceeds goi...

Exciting News! The GIANT Snow Globe is back! ☃️❄️

Our spectacular giant snow globe will be returning, bringing festive fun for all ages! Snap magical photos, create unforgettable memories, and step in...

Titan the Robot Returns! 🤖

Get ready for an unforgettable day as Titan the Robot returns to amaze and entertain! Catch this incredible, interactive performance on Saturday 14th ...

Bjorn the Polar Bear is Back! 🐻 ❄️

Get ready for a magical encounter as Bjorn the Polar Bear is back at Exchange Ilford! This incredible animatronic will be performing at 11:30 AM, 1:00...

Black Friday Loading... 🖤🚀

With fantastic deals across loads of your favourite stores, this is your chance to tick off that Christmas list (and maybe treat yourself too). From ...

Festive Decoration Workshop @ Space Ilford! 🎄

It’s time to get busy with our hands and craft some wonderful hand made treasures: like a Christmas angel, a mouse that’s made a house in a cracker, a...

NOW ON SALE – CHRISTMAS SHOW! ✨🎄

Join the Vision RCL team this winter as they present ❄ THE SNOW QUEEN ❄ Kai and Gerda are the best of friends, but when Kai vanishes, Gerda embarks o...

Whizzing Wheels Santa Skate 🎅

Join us this SUNDAY for our first Whizzing Wheels Santa Skate in collaboration with The Dream Factory, where holiday cheer meets friendly competition!...

Community Litter Pick 🧹💚

Are you a resident, community member or business looking to volunteer in Ilford? Our Streets Redbridge are inviting you to join the Ilford Lane litter...

Enchanted Christmas Market Festival 🎄

Come join the team on Saturday Dec 14 and Sunday Dec 15 2024 from 11:00 AM to 8.00 PM for two magical days at Hainault Skatepark, IG6 3HW 🎅 Experien...

Visit us this festive season at our Candy Cane Christmas Grotto! 🎅

This December, we invite you and your little ones to step into a magical experience like no other at our Christmas Grotto! Transform your holiday seas...