News & Events

This Saturday is World Mental Health Day, a reminder of the importance of looking after your mental wellbeing. Whether it's getting active, enjoying a favourite hobby or simply slowing down, taking time for yourself looks different for everyone. Enjoy a change of scenery ☕ Catch up with a friend over coffee at Costa, enjoy a full English breakfast at Le Bèla Café or explore one of Wickford's many other places to eat and drink. Switch off and enjoy something different 📚 P

This October, we’re celebrating the team at Westway Travel Limited and an incredible local history that stretches back more than 60 years. ✨ Westway was established on 12th October 1964, with a local newspaper from August 1974 even announcing the exciting news that the business was moving to Wickford. Today, Westway continues to be part of our High Street and has been in the same family for nearly 47 years. It’s fantastic to have businesses with such strong local roots contin

Wickford High St will be lit up on 19th November, don't miss out on this fun packed free event with many attractions, freebies and late night shopping opportunity. We look forward to seeing you there.

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED ❌ To celebrate International Coffee Day on 1st October, we’ve teamed up with Le Bela Cafe- Wickford to give ONE lucky winner the chance to enjoy a coffee and cake date for two. ☕ The winner will receive two coffees of their choice and two delicious slices of cake to enjoy at Le Bela Cafe, here on Wickford High Street. Whether you fancy treating someone special or catching up with a friend over coffee and cake, this is the perfect excuse. 🍰☕ For

Wickford Together are so excited to share that a brand new Haberdashery is officially open here on our High Street. 🙌 In-store you can find a wide range of threads, fabrics, yarn, buttons, zips and so much more with an expanding stock, perfect for every craft lover. 🧶 Find them located at 3 Lower Southend Road. 📍 Find out more about the store here.

Collaborating with other local agencies and businesses enhances opportunities for improving the high street. The mural project exemplifies how impactful improvements can be achieved through teamwork. Wickford Together partnered with Wickford in Bloom to secure funding for their mural vision, receiving support from M The Willows (LCP Properties), Zap Arches, McDonald's Wickford Franchise, Wickford Together, and Wickford in Bloom. This collaboration allowed the artist to be app

Thinking about moving home, getting onto the property ladder, selling your current property or looking for somewhere to rent? This September, we are sharing 'Wickford Property Wednesday' on our Facebook, shining a spotlight on the estate agents based right here in Wickford and the local teams ready to help you make your next move. Whether you're just starting to explore your options or you're ready to put up the ‘For Sale’ sign, there’s plenty of property expertise available

The mural has officially been completed by the incredible Chris Bardell Art. We are so proud as Wickford Together to have brought this beautiful mural to life alongside the amazing The Willows Shopping Centre, Wickford McDonalds and Wickford in Bloom. 💐🪷🪻 When you stop by, make sure to send us a photo! 📸 Want to find out more about Chris’ work? Click here.

A Splash Of Colour in the High Street: Community Collaboration Replaces Graffiti Hotspot with Vibrant Mural. ✏️ If you’ve walked down the High Street this week, you’ve likely noticed a spectacular splash of colour beginning to take shape.🫟 We are thrilled to share a first look at our brand-new community mural, which is officially replacing a long-standing graffiti hotspot with a gorgeous, vibrant wall of flowers. This massive transformation is the result of a fantastic colla

The summer holidays may still be in full swing, but the new school year will be here before we know it. 🎒 Whether you’re getting little ones ready for their first day back or stocking up for a brand-new term, The Works has plenty of Back to School essentials to help you get organised, with prices starting from just £1. A fresh school year calls for fresh stationery, from colourful pens and pencils to notebooks, refill pads, highlighters and pencil cases, The Works has everyt

We've officially reached over 2,000 Facebook followers! 🌟 We are pleased to have gained over 1,000 people since the beginning of June. We're here to shine a light on everything the Business Improvement District has to offer you here in Wickford. From great offers, community news, events, giveaways, and the latest updates from Wickford businesses.👏

The results are in! Thanks to those that took part in the recent World Cup Flag Hunt Challenge along the High Street, it was exciting to receive your completed entries and we hope you enjoyed finding the flags and exploring Wickford High Street. The four winners were drawn on Tuesday 21st July by Peacocks staff. The four winners of our World Cup Flag Hunt Challenge are: 1st prize World Cup Football - Harry Cowell 2nd prize football Lego set - Ray Swain 3rd prize football