The Rom, South Ockendon

#9 among attractions in South Ockendon

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The Rom is a Grade II listed skatepark in Hornchurch, East London, England. Built in 1978, and designed by Adrian Rolt of G-Force, it is the most completely preserved purpose-built skatepark in England. It is the first skatepark in Europe to achieve listed status and the second such structure worldwide. ()

Coordinates: 51°33'22"N, 0°11'19"E

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Havering (Hylands)South Ockendon United Kingdom

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The Rom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eastbrookend Country Park, The Chase Nature Reserve, Langtons, Beam Valley Country Park.

0.5 miSW
Park
Eastbrookend Country Park, South Ockendon
14 min walk • Eastbrookend Country Park is an 84-hectare park and Local Nature Reserve in Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, in England.
~1420 ftSW
Park
The Chase Nature Reserve, South Ockendon
7 min walk • The Chase is a nature reserve in Dagenham in London. Most of it is in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, with a small part in Havering.
1.4 miNE
Park
Langtons, South Ockendon
35 min walk • Langtons House and Langtons Gardens are a grade II listed 18th century house and landscaped gardens located in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering, Greater London. The house and gardens became local authority property in 1929 and are currently used as the borough register office and a public park.
1 miSW
Park
Beam Valley Country Park, Dagenham
26 min walk • Beam Valley Country Park is a 74-hectare park in Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Most of it is designated as a Local Nature Reserve called Beam Valley, but a narrow strip next to the River Beam south from Western Avenue is a separate LNR called Beam Valley.
0.6 miE
Park
Harrow Lodge Park, South Ockendon
15 min walk • Harrow Lodge Park is a large public park in Hornchurch in the London Borough of Havering. It was created by Hornchurch Urban District Council on land donated by Richard Costain and Sons Ltd. the developers of Elm Park Garden City housing development.
1.3 miE
Town, Area
London/Hornchurch, London
33 min walk • Hornchurch is a suburban town in East London, England, and part of the London Borough of Havering. It is located 15.2 miles east-northeast of Charing Cross. It comprises a number of shopping streets and a large residential area.
1.6 miSW
Church
St Peter and St Paul, London
41 min walk • St. Peter and St. Paul known commonly as Dagenham Parish Church, is a Church of England parish church in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, England, formerly part of Essex. It is of medieval origin, largely rebuilt at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
1.6 miSW
Park
Dagenham Village Churchyard, London
42 min walk • Dagenham Village Churchyard or St Peter and St Paul's Churchyard is a 0.88 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It is owned by the borough council.
1.1 miNE
Park
Hylands Park, South Ockendon
28 min walk • Hylands Park is a public park in the London Borough of Havering in northwest Hornchurch, near to Romford. It is owned and managed by Havering London Borough Council and has Green Flag Award status.
1.6 miSW
Nightlife
Cross Keys, Dagenham
41 min walk • The Cross Keys is a pub in Crown Street, Dagenham, London. The timber-framed building is Grade II listed and dates back to the 15th century.
1.1 miW
Nightlife
Eastbrook, Dagenham
30 min walk • The Eastbrook is a Grade II* listed public house at Dagenham Road, Dagenham, London. In listing it at Grade II*, Historic England note its "smart Neo-Georgian exterior with good detailing and materials; design quality: contrasting aesthetic in the Oak and Walnut Bars, which...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Rom?

Nearby attractions include The Chase Nature Reserve, South Ockendon (7 min walk), Eastbrookend Country Park, South Ockendon (14 min walk), Harrow Lodge Park, South Ockendon (15 min walk).

How to get to The Rom by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Rom:

Bus

Laburnum Avenue • Lines: 252 (1 min walk)
Chestnut Avenue • Lines: 252 (6 min walk)

Metro

Elm Park • Lines: District (16 min walk)
Dagenham East • Lines: District (34 min walk)