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The Epping Forest district covers rolling countryside including forest and farmland surrounding towns villages and hamlets. Each area is an attraction in its own right but some of the more outstanding places to visit include the Epping Ongar heritage railway, the historic towns of Waltham Abbey and Ongar, the world's oldest wooden church at Greensted, Copped Hall and of course Epping Forest and Lee Valley.

For those interested in exploring the district's past, the museum in Waltham Abbey is the ideal starting point. For aviation enthusiasts, a trip to North Weald Airfield is a must - and even if heritage flying isn't for you, the airfield has places to eat and a large open-air market on Saturdays and on Bank Holidays.

For families there's plenty to see and do at Ashlyns Farm or visit the Redwing Ada Cole Horse Sanctuary or Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park.

For the more adventurous, the forest is the ideal place for mountain biking, horse riding or just walking. Rope Runners can be found just beyond Ongar at the Secret Nuclear Bunker and a visit to the Lee Valley White Water Centre just outside Waltham Abbey will demonstrate there’s something for everyone at this Olympic venue.

Whatever your interest, from paintball to jazz, there’s more than enough to see and do across Epping Forest – and for those planning to make the most of it all by staying, there’s London right on the doorstep and a tube ride away.

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Lee Valley White Water Centre

Address

Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1AB

Telephone
03000 030 623

whitewater@leevalleypark.org.uk

Hertfordshire, Waltham Abbey

You’ll find gallons of fun at Lee Valley White Water Centre, from white water rafting on the Olympic course to family paddling on our lake. Choose from a range of activities or sit back and watch the action at The Terrace Bar & Café; you’re…
Lee Valley Wild Fowl Walk

Address

Sun Street, WALTHAM ABBEY, Essex, EN9 1EL

Telephone
01992 716882

WALTHAM ABBEY

Explore the wild life of the Lee Valley Park wetlands on this trail around the river, canal and lakes.
Lee Valley Wildlife Discovery Centre

Address

Fishers Green Car Park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF

Telephone
03000 030 644

wildlifediscoverycentre@leevalleypark.org.uk

Waltham Abbey

A state of the art wildlife centre with a viewing tower, open throughout the year.
Loughton Camp Iron Age Hill Fort

Address

Epping Forest, Loughton, Essex

Loughton

One of two Iron Age Forts within Epping Forest which legend says was the site of Dick Turpin's cave
Lowewood Museum

Address

High Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8BH

Telephone
01992 445596

museum.leisure@broxbourne.gov.uk

Hoddesdon

Lowewood Museum tells the history of the Borough of Broxbourne from the earliest times to the present day.
Lucien Pissarro

Address

39 Sun Street, WALTHAM ABBEY, Essex, EN9 1EL

WALTHAM ABBEY

During his first stay in Epping between 1893 – 1895 Lucien produced some 23 oil paintings of Epping as well as a number of watercolours.
Medieval Ongar

Address

Ongar, Essex, CM5 9JG

Ongar

After conquest by William Duke of Normandy, Saxon lands became the property of Norman overlords. In some instances rewards of land were given to allies who fought alongside them, and none was more important or well connected as the new overlord of…
Museums

Address

You'll be spoilt for choice with the range of museums in and around Epping Forest District
National Jazz Archive

Address

Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1HD

Telephone
020 8502 4701

enquiries@nationaljazzarchive.org.uk

Loughton

Working for the past, present and future of jazz
North Weald & District Miniature Railway

Address

Harlow Garden Centre, Canes Lane, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9LD

nwdmrail@gmail.com

Canes Lane, Hastingwood

Journey with North Weald & District Miniature Railway in the grounds of Harlow Garden Centre
North Weald Airfield

Address

Merlin Way, North Weald, Essex, CM16 6HR

Telephone
01992 564200

North Weald

There’s much more to historic North Weald than just the Airfield! Lots to see, lots going on and amazing themed cafes to eat and watch the heritage warbirds come and go.
North Weald Airfield Consultation page

Address

Merlin Way, North Weald, Essex, CM16 6HR

Telephone
020 7729 0770

northwealdairfield@soundingsoffice.com

North Weald

Epping Forest District Council is seeking your feedback on the emerging proposals for the North Weald Airfield Strategic Masterplan.
North Weald Airfield Museum

Address

Ad Astra House, Hurricane Way, North Weald, EPPING, Essex, CM16 6AA

Telephone
01992 523010

secretary@nwamuseum.co.uk

North Weald, EPPING

An insight into the history of this great airfield. The importance it played during wartime, the people, the technology, the history and the community.
North Weald Redoubt

Address

High Road, North Weald, Essex, CM16 6BU

North Weald

North Weald Redoubt, one of the London Mobilisation Centres planned in 1888 and completed in 1904. A rare survivor of a chain of defensive buildings and forts.
Nuclear High Ropes

Address

The Secret Nuclear Bunker, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, CM15 0LA

Telephone
01277 364470

ropes@nuclear-races.co.uk

Kelvedon Hatch

We are the biggest high ropes course in Essex

Price
Price £18.00 to £249.00 Per Ticket
Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge

Address

6 Rangers Road, Chingford, E4 7QH

Telephone
020 7332 1911

Chingford

Discover the Forest and its Royal Tudor connections
Redwings Ada Cole Horse Sanctuary

Address

Redwings Ada Cole Visitor Centre, Broadlands, Epping Road, Roydon, Essex, EN9 2DH

adacole.vc@redwings.co.uk

Epping Road, Roydon

Redwings Ada Cole is a Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction where animal lovers can meet over 70 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules nose-to-nose – and, best of all, it’s completely FREE!
RGM Rocket Vault & Armoury

Address

Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY

Telephone
01992 707370

info@royalgunpowdermills.com

Waltham Abbey

Two of the Royal Gunpowder Mills most popular exhibits - the Armoury and the Rocket Vault
Swaines Green Wildlife Site

Address

Coronation Hill, Epping, Essex, CM16 5DU

swainesgreen@gmail.com

Epping

A ich mosaic of open rough grassland, ancient hedgerows, scrub and developing woodland, with a stream and a pond.
The Crofton Singers

Address

High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0RF

Telephone
07951 613557

croftonsingers@gmail.com

Woodford Green

Virtual recordings of a variety of songs by The Crofton Singers, for you to enjoy.

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