Upminster is a small yet vibrant suburban town in East London situated within the London borough of Havering. Families looking for a less hectic lifestyle and plenty of open green spaces coupled with great schools and quick commutes move up to the area. They also enjoy notable attractions which include Upminster Windmill and Clockhouse Gardens situated along the A124 featuring tennis courts, pitches for hockey, cricket and football, playgrounds, outdoor gym, table tennis and lovely ornamental gardens. There are also several shopping streets in the area around the station offering over 180 choices of restaurants and retailers, a department store, several pubs, shops and cosy cafes. Located in zone 6 on the eastern side of Hornchurch, Upminster underground station is the last stop on the District line out of central London. It is also served by the c2c railway and an overground rail link into Romford town via Emerson Park.