Schools Festival

Open to year Groups Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8

Schools can bring 10 – 16 participants.

Aimed at young people who are new to/not currently engaged in sport or physical activity or groups of young people who identified as being less engaged (e.g. BAED, female, disability, LSEG, LGBTQ+)

Redbridge Sports Centre, Forest Rd, Ilford, IG6 3HD

Website: https://www.rslonline.co.uk/

Phone: 020 8498 1000

Teas/Coffees can be purchased from the reception in the Jean Brown Arena. The cafe itself will not be open, so please bring any necessary refreshments with you.

Both available in the Jean Brown Arena. We strongly recommend coming dressed for the activity you are participating in and use the changing facilities only if necessary.

There are designated toilets and parking bays.

The closest station is Fairlop (Central Line) which is right next to the venue.

Nearby bus: 462 (use Fairlop Station stop)

COACH AND MINIBUS PARKING

We strongly recommend the use of public transport to get to this event if possible.

For coaches and minibuses that wish to park – Please use the overflow car park (marked out on the photo below). Please note there is limited space and it will be on a first-come-first served basis.

All vehicles must pay & display if using the car park at Redbridge Sports Centre: Up to 3 hours £1; up to 6 hours £2; up to 9 hours £8 and all day is £15 on weekdays.

Any coaches wanting to drop off it is recommended you do this in the main centre car park (marked on photo below) to avoid getting caught in any congestion by driving up to the overflow car park.

Drop off: Free drop off up to 20 minutes. You will be fined if you stay any longer, so please make sure to pay if you do.

CAR PARKING

You must pay & display if using the car park at Redbridge Sports Centre: Up to 3 hours £1; up to 6 hours £2; up to 9 hours £8 and all day is £15 on weekdays.

Drop off: Free drop off up to 20 minutes. You will be fined if you stay any longer, so please make sure to pay if you do.

Payment for parking can be made through app, phone or at reception via a tablet using a debit/ credit card.

Once the car park is full, please use alternative pay & display carparks suggested below:

A. Fairlop Station Car Park

B. Craven Gardens Car Park (has a height restriction, so is not suitable for minibuses)

C. *Newbury Park Station (IG2 7RN; Not shown on map)

* You can park at Newbury Park Station on the Central Line and take tube to Fairlop Station (2 stops) and a two minute walk to Redbridge Sports & Leisure Centre.

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