Valence Park
Sunday 7 May
1pm to 7pm
Our biggest festival of the year is back and this time it's bringing the best from all your favourite festivals with it - so there will be classic cars and steam engines from the Steam and Cider Fair, and tribute and rock 'n' roll entertainment from Roundhouse Music Festival all wrapped up in one big community fun day.....and the best part?
It's FREE entry!
One Borough Festival Poster (PDF, 801.07 KB)
One Borough Festival Leaflet (PDF, 1.34 MB)
Entertainment
Stage - Hosted by Tom Fowler and Liza Vallance
| Time | Act |
|---|---|
| 1pm | Classic hits from Tom Fowler |
| 1.20pm | Hart of Elvis - Elvis tribute |
| 2.15pm | Carrie-Anne - Dolly Parton tribute |
| 3.15pm | Jordan Hemingway - 2022 Roundhouse Unsigned winner |
| 4pm | Basil Gabbidon, Love Music Hate Racism |
| 5pm | Sistacated Duo |
| 6.05pm | Truly Collins - Phil Collins and Genesis tribute |
The Playground - Hosted by Magic Frostie
1pm – 7pm
Free face painting and bouncy castles for kids!
The Royal Rail
Board the Royal Rail land train and take a special ride for free to all our royal stations around the park including Coronation Station at Valence House.
The Royal Treasure Hunt
Visit the royal stations and collect the clues to spell a royal word!
Visit Barkingham Palace
Enter the palace, follow the red carpet and see the Crown Jewels.
Take the Crown
Take to the throne with your royal crown and have a selfie dressed as a king, queen, prince or princess!
Workshops
1pm - 6pm
Don’t be a stress head, make a cress head workshop
Dino Dig and Dino Crafts
Family Shows
1.15pm and 6pm - Meet the Roarsome Dinosaurs
You thought they were extinct, but we have brought them back to Barking and Dagenham. Come and meet the life size dinos for yourself.
2pm and 3.45pm - The Frostie Show
Magic Frostie is back by popular demand with his magic, puppets and hilarious children’s entertainment.
3pm and 5pm - Beat the Dino Quiz
Test your knowledge at our fun quiz.
Arena - Hosted by Tom Fowler and Liza Vallance
| Time | Act |
|---|---|
| 1.30pm | Falconry display |
| 2.05pm | Clown Bluey’s Crazy Fire Engine |
| 2.45pm | Stannage Stuntworld |
| 3.30pm | Parade of Power |
| 4.10pm | Classic car display |
| 4.55pm | Clown Bluey's Crazy Fire Engine |
| 5.30pm | Falconry display |
| 6.10pm | Stannage Stuntworld |
Valence House
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12pm to 5pm | Crafts |
| 12pm to 5pm | Garden hunt and games |
| 12.30pm | Silent disco - Girl bands vs Boy bands |
| 12.30pm | Music bingo |
| 1.30pm | Barking stink talk |
| 2.30pm | Silent disco - 1980s vs 1990s |
| 2.30pm | Music bingo |
| 3pm | Film screening - Barking and Dagenham Past |
| 3pm | Tour: Industries and Musicians |
| 4pm | Silent disco - Rock n roll vs Northern soul |
| 4pm | Music bingo |
Right Royal Jump About Arena - Hosted by Tama Ahmet
1pm – 7pm
Don’t miss a showcase of local dance and performances.
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 1pm | Katie Guyton Stage School |
| 1.40pm | DJ Bullybeef |
| 2.10pm | Barking Music and Drama |
| 2.40pm | Torcha |
| 3.05pm | DJ Bullybeef |
| 3.40pm | Elevation Performance Academy |
| 4.05pm | C.Roots |
| 4.45pm | Big Deal |
| 5pm | Lit Youth |
| 5.15pm | DJ Bullybeef |
| 5.30pm | C.Roots |
*Programme subject to change
Bring your own picnic (no alcohol) and enjoy the the festivities!
Thank you to our festival sponsors
Entry Conditions
To ensure visitors have a safe and enjoyable day at the event following entry conditions apply:
- No alcohol brought on site (licensed bar is at the event)
- free water on site - bring your own bottle to re-fill
- No weapons or tools on site
- No glass on site
- No unsealed bottles
- No gazebos and BBQs (folding chairs are permitted)
- No fireworks, pyrotechnics and smoke devices
- No uncontrolled or dangerous dogs on site
- Keep dogs on a lead at all times
- Do not leave pets in vehicles
- No drones on site
- No driving on site unless in the permitted hours with a security escort
- In permitted hours the speed limit is 5mph with hazard lights on
- Please keep children with you at all times
- Searches may be undertaken
- Photography and film will be taken please see signage
Official event photography and filming will take place and will be used for all marketing and communication purposes. Photo consent forms will be completed for close-up shots of children. Please contact the Information Point if you have any concerns.
We look forward to welcoming you to our family friendly festival!
Access and Facilities
Parking
There is public car parking on site with a £2 charge to park your vehicle in the event car park. Access via Margery Road and no vehicle to be left on site after the event.
Blue Badge Holders
Free blue badge parking on site on grass.
Public Transport
The park has two transport connections serviced by the District line via Becontree station which is a 19 minute walk from the venue and Dagenham Heathway station which is a 28 minute walk from the venue.
Accessibility
Valence Park is a relatively flat site on grass with hard standing paths. The event has a disabled viewing platform and a hearing loop is available on site.
Facilities
The site has toilets and baby change. There is a fully accessible facility with changing area, shower and toilet with ramped access and a hoist. For assistance during the event, please visit the Information Point. First Aid on site is located near the Information Point. Families attending are encouraged to visit the Information Point in order to gain a wristband in case children or vulnerable adults become separated from your group.
Local Accommodation
There is no accommodation on site, however, we have a number of local accommodation within a short distance. Travelodge Premier Inn
Steam Engine and Classic Car display
Steam Engines
Bringing the best from the Steam & Cider Fair to the One Borough Festival, if you have a steam engine and would like to showcase it at the One Borough Festival, please complete the below form and return to summeroffestivals@lbbd.gov.uk
One Borough Festival – Steam Engine Booking Form (87KB docx)
One Borough Festival – miniature Steam Engine Booking Form (89KB docx)
Classic Cars
The fan favourite element of the Steam & Cider Fair is back and this time it's coming to the One Borough Festival, so if you have a classic car, we would love for you to showcase it at the One Borough Festival for FREE! If you are interested, please complete the below form and return to summeroffestivals@lbbd.gov.uk
Classic Vehicle Booking Form 2023 (71KB docx)
