Event Details:
We’re delighted to be bringing The Community Big Lunches back to Thurrock for summer 2026.
The Big Lunch is a community-run initiative, supported by a partnership between Start Thurrock, Thurrock Council, Thurrock CVS, Impulse Leisure and Active Essex.
These fantastic outdoor events are a chance to get together with the people in your community for an afternoon of outdoor activities where we’ll be adding our special Start Thurrock twist with different acts and creative activities at each location.
Impulse Leisure and Find Your Active Thurrock will be working with local organisations to put on physical activities, sports and games for you to try, plus there will be stalls, face painting, music, performances and a DJ!
Big Lunch Events:
East Tilbury – Thursday 23rd July – Find out more
Gobions Park, Princess Margaret Rd, East Tilbury, RM18 8TN
South Ockendon – Tuesday 28 July – Find out more
Dilkes Park, Fairham Ave, South Ockendon, RM15 5NN
Chadwell-St-Mary – Wednesday 5 August – Find out more
Pyramid Resource Centre, Heath Rd, Grays, RM16 3AP
Corringham – Tuesday 11 August – Find out more
Corringham Town Park, Springhouse Rd, Corringham, SS17 7LF
Blackshots – Monday 17 August – Find out more
Impulse Leisure, King George’s Field, Blackshots Lane, RM16 2LP
Entry to these events and the majority of activities are free and we encourage you to come along with a picnic to share with your family and friends.
Some additional activities may incur a small cost, and refreshments such as tea, coffee, ice creams and cakes will be available to buy on the day.
More details to be announced soon, so keep checking our socials over the next few weeks as we reveal the activities and entertainment you can expect at each event this summer!
Suitable for:
These events are suitable for all ages.
Accessibility:
- All events are at outdoor locations that are accessible for wheelchairs and prams.
- There will be accessible toilet facilities at each location.
- Limited parking is available at each site so spaces cannot be guaranteed. Where parking spaces are full event staff will allow you into the car park to drop off as close to the event as possible upon presentation of a disabled badge.
