The Low Energy Visitor Centre
We are excited to share the transformation of the historic Raphael Park Lodge into a Low Energy Visitor Centre, showcasing the practical changes that can be made to traditional homes to reduce energy consumption.
Havering Council has received UKSPF funding from the UK government and the Mayor of London to implement a variety of innovative solutions to retrofit this heritage building. Our goal is to inspire and educate, providing a blueprint for residents to make similar modifications to their own homes, leading to cost savings and a smaller carbon footprint.

What is the Low Energy Visitor Centre?
The purpose of the Low Energy Visitor Centre is to demonstrate a variety of retrofitting techniques for residents. Retrofitting refers to the process of making alterations to an existing property with the goal of improving its energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption.
The centre serves as an educational resource for residents and businesses to see first-hand how energy-saving measures can transform a typical home. We will show you examples of how you can save money on your heating and hot water use, prevent damp and mould and lower carbon emissions.
What is on display?
At the visitor centre you will be able to view the following:
- Air source heat pump
- Mechanical Heat Recovery and Ventilation
- Vacuum sealed windows with trickle vents
- Internal Wall Insulation
- Solar Panels
How to find us
Address: The Lodge, Raphael Park, 43 Main Road, Romford, RM2 5EB.
Public Transport: We are a 20 minute walk from Romford Station. There is a bus stop directly outside the entrance which is served by the 174, 347, 498, 686 and N86.
By Car: Parking is available directly across the road from the visitor centre in Lodge Farm Park on Main Road.
We hope you enjoy your visit. We would be grateful if you could tell us about it afterwards by filling out the survey on this page!
Further information
Energy performance certificates
To get a new energy certificate for your home, business property or a public building, you need to have it assessed. You can find an accredited assessor for your home, business property or a public building here:
Home energy advice
Please visit the Havering Energy Advice page for further information about Energy advice.
Planning and building control
Please visit the Havering Website for further information about Planning and building control.
What can businesses do?
Please visit the Havering Climate Change Business page for further information on how to reduce the carbon emissions of your business.
Green jobs and skills
Interested in a career that positively impacts the environment? Explore Green Jobs on the National Careers Service Advice Page.
Additional resources
Different Insultation Types: Cavity Wall | Internal Wall | External Wall | Flat Roof | Floor | Loft | Pitched Roof
Stay updated
To access more information around energy advice, visit the Havering Climate Change website.