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Romford Roars Dino Trail

Between 29th March – 22nd April in Romford town centre you will have the chance to get up close and personal with a host of…

3 months ago

Architecture Adventure

Architecture Week is a week of free events and happenings to explore the places we are in every day, Architecture Adventure 2024 has a focus…

3 months ago

The success of the second East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival

March 15th & 16th saw the success of the second East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival. The festival has grown significantly since its launch in 2023…

3 months ago

Easter Egg Collection Pod

Our popular Easter Egg pod is back! Each year, our generous community help us bring chocolatey smiles to residents in care homes by donating Easter…

4 months ago

Spring Wellness

Spring Wellness at The Mercury Join The Mercury Shopping Centre throughout March and beyond  for a series of mindful activities designed to help you recharge…

4 months ago

Valentine’s Balloon Dash

Our Valentine Balloon hunt was back again for 2025 and as fun as ever! Our Helpdesk team spent the day dropping red balloons around the…

4 months ago

Horizon Parking

Car Park Update   The Mercury is excited to announce that we are making some changes to our parking from the 1st of February. We…

5 months ago

‘Spit Spot’ with Poundland

Poundland Launches Luxe-Look Storage Collection In Time For The Big Spring Clean #poundlandstorage   Move over Marie Kondo….! Poundland has launched a bargain-busting range of stylish storage and…

5 months ago

Daniels View – Expressions of Trauma

Daniels View - Expressions of Trauma   The Mercury mall are proud to announce our latest exhibition at Daniel's view.   This  exhibition has been…

6 months ago

Christmas Under The Dome

This Christmas we have lots of exciting things happening! There will be so many fun things to see and do and for all ages, so…

7 months ago

Much loved Santa’s grotto returns to The Mercury

A very popular Santa’s grotto has re-opened its doors at The Mercury shopping centre in Romford. The grotto which has been running for nearly thirty…

7 months ago

Halloween Helpdesk – A Week Of Spooky Fun For All Ages

Saturday 26th October - Friday 1st November - Bingo's Trail   Follow Bingo’s trail through The Mercury and bring your completed trail sheet back to The…

9 months ago

The Mercurys Free-From Taster Day

The Mercurys Free-From Taster Day The Mercury welcomes you to its Free-From Taster Day   Join us to be inspired by an exciting ‘free from’…

9 months ago

The Entertainer Gift Guide Trolly Dash Competition

📢Have you ever wanted to be welcomed to a toy shop and have 60 seconds to fill a basket full of toys and take them…

10 months ago

Monkeying Around

This August at The Mercury - Monkeying Around! Come to The Mercury for a whole load of silly Jungle fun!   19th AUGUST - EXOTIC…

10 months ago

That’s My Doggo!

Is your dog the cutest pup in town or does she have the most appealing eyes??   Whether your a dog lover who wants to…

11 months ago

Purrfect Pet Gifts: TK Maxx

Looking for the perfect gift to spoil your furry best friend? TK Maxx in The Mercury Mall is your one-stop shop for everything pet lovers…

11 months ago

Romford Sushi: A Guide to the Freshest Finds

Craving a taste of Japan? Look no further than Romford's vibrant culinary scene! When it comes to "Sushi, Romford," Meiz Japanese Restaurant emerges as a…

11 months ago

The Giving Tree- Call for donations

*Call For Gift Donations*   Every family has the right to feel safe at Christmas, and we would like them to feel loved too. We…

4 years ago

No Fear comes to The Mercury!

Diagnosed at age of 10, Opal struggled to interact with peers and express her emotions. As pictures speak louder than words she found with her…

4 years ago

Resilient Festival Showcases Over 200 Films!

The Romford Film Festival’s fifth annual event went ahead last week despite a second year of Covid-19 restrictions to large audiences travelling the UK to…

4 years ago

The Census is coming

  By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport. The census is a…

4 years ago

The Giving Tree Call for support

*Call For Gift Donations*   Every family has the right to feel safe at Christmas, and we would like them to feel loved too. We…

5 years ago

Light Up Romford

  Illusionarium, the Havering festival of illusion and light will return for 2021 and there are commissions of up to £3,000 available to support you…

5 years ago

All non-essential shops are to close

5 years ago

Everybody needs good neighbours

On Monday  20th January 2020 The Mercury Shopping centres Breakfast Club welcomed Havering Neighbourhood Watch Association, Michael Kilian and Mike Winter, joined by Romford Police…

5 years ago

Havering Changing Is ON The Look Out For Resident Curato

In 2019 The Mercury worked with seven other businessnesses and organisations in Havering to submit a BID to Arts Council England in reciept of £1million…

5 years ago

COVID 19 – Pandemic

5 years ago

The Mercury helps the wider community in challenging times

The heart of our local community is at the centre of The Mercury. The Mercury in Romford donated several thousands of boxes of Dorset Cereals,…

5 years ago

A week of wellness at Romford’s Mercury Mall

Wellness is an active process of making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is especially important as we age because regular exercise and proper nutrition can help…

5 years ago

Security team of the year strikes gold!

On a busy day in January, 3 security officers including Ali Ahmed and Ricky Layton apprehended a burglar who attempted to steal from a jewellery…

5 years ago

Around the world in a day!

On a busy bustling Saturday in February, The Mercury shopping centre hosted Romford’s first international food and culture festival. The festival bought thousands of local…

5 years ago

The Mercury raises more than £2,800 for charities with Santa’s Grotto and gift donations

A big thank you to all of our lovely customers who helped raise this amount via the grotto and the gift wrapping throughout the Christmas…

5 years ago

Artists and residents come together to create an ‘Illusionarium’ of sculptures

Illusionarium is an ensemble of installations inspired by light and illusion.   Level 3 of The Mercury Shopping Centre has been transformed into a dazzling…

5 years ago

How to make a magical Christmas

How to make a magical Christmas Wouldn’t it be great to find some fun new things for your family to do this Christmas? We think…

6 years ago

Art gallery opens in memory of much loved colleague

On Saturday 30th November The Mercury Shopping centre officially opened ‘Daniel’s View Gallery’ an art gallery space on level three of the centre. The gallery…

6 years ago

Saving Money On Things You Do Each Day, And How Fintechs Might Change Your Life

On 21st of October I ran a Breakfast Club tutorial on ways to save money. While I’m not a financial advisor, I do know that…

6 years ago

Romford’s Mercury Mall raises more than £700 with Macmillan Coffee Morning

On Saturday residents took a break from their shopping to enjoy cakes and support The Mercury in raising money for Macmillan.   Visitors to The…

6 years ago

The Mercury Wins Security Team of the Year

The Security team at The Mercury shopping centre in Romford has been awarded ‘Security team of the Year’ at the Sceptre Awards 2019. The Sceptre…

6 years ago

Add a splash of colour to your picnics and BBQs with Asda’s new summer food range

Add a splash of colour to your picnics and BBQs with Asda's new summer food range Product development manager Emily Winters blogs about the tasty…

6 years ago

The Mercury Retailer Awards 2019 – Help us to support our local businesses

The Mercury Mall 2019 Retail Awards is upon us and we need your help! Get voting for your favourite stores in this years retailer awards.…

6 years ago

Architecture Week

Students transformed level one of the Mercury into a futuristic minature town for Architecture Week. The week saw young people create an imaginative Romford town…

6 years ago

Mercury Breakfast Club knits for Queen’s Hospital

Today we had the priviledge of visiting the post natal ward at Queen's Hospital, Romford to present them with our beautiful full-term baby hats that were knitted…

6 years ago

Wellness at The Mercury

Sample some serenity from partners in and around Havering and join The Mercury for a Wellness Weekend on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th April between 11am-3pm. On…

6 years ago

Free From, Vegan & Allergy Show

Shoppers gathered at The Mercury to enjoy the event celebrating the ever-growing healthier lifestyle.     Customers on the day were treated to an array…

6 years ago

The Mercury Receives Autism Friendly Accreditation

The Mercury shopping centre has been awarded an Autism Friendly accreditation from the National Autistic Society (NAS) in recognition of work to make shopping more…

6 years ago

Here’s What Good Housekeeping Magazine had to say about ASDA’s NEW Activewear Range

George at Asda's affordable new activewear range is so stylish Perfect if you're looking to invest in new kit for January! January marks the beginning…

6 years ago

Elfie Shelfie – Series 3 – Episode 24 – ELFIES PARTY PART 2

Elfie finishes getting items for his party, don't forget presents!    

7 years ago

Elfie Shelfie – Series 3 – Episode 23 – Tanning Time

Big events mean its time for beauty treatments.    

7 years ago

Elfie Shelfie – Series 3 – Episode 22 – Elfie gets his shoes fixed at Timpsons

These feet are made for dancing  

7 years ago