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Swaines Green May Fayre

Saturday 9th May 2026 11am – 5pm

FREE ADMISSION

Swaines Green Woods, Lower Swaines, Epping

Swaines Green May Fayre organised by The Friends of Swaines Green Conservation Group. "Our May Fayre has been held annually since 2002 and has developed into one of Epping's main annual events, attracting hundreds of visitors".

Previous fairs have included Maypole dancing, Morris dancing, Traditional gift stalls, Tea tent, Beer teant, Belly dancing, Punch & Judy shows, Fun dog show, Side shows and lots more!

With plenty of food, drink, stalls, exhibits and arena events, there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained. It really is a fun day out!

The Fayre takes place under the trees of Forties Field, accessed from the Recreation Ground at the southern end of Lower Swaines.

More information here.

About Swaines Green:

Swaines Green is a 22 acre site on the western side of Epping. It comprises mixed woodland, scrub and open meadow, providing habitat for a wealth of trees, plants and animals. It is made up of four fields which date from approximately 1200 AD. The fields are small, by today’s standards, and are bounded on almost all sides by hedgerows. There is firm evidence that the field boundaries are the original Saxon/Norman demarcations and the hedgerows have been dated back to pre-Tudor times.

The Green is currently a mosaic of open rough grassland, ancient hedgerows, scrub and developing woodland. It also has a stream, ponds and wetland areas. The varied composition means a huge diversity of plants and trees. Of particular importance are the areas of flower rich meadowland on which a total of over 120 different flowering plants have been recorded to date.

A study has also revealed a wonderful variety of wildlife. 64 different species of bird have been seen on the site, 18 different mammal species have been recorded, plus a wide range of beetles, bugs, ants, wasps, bees, dragonflies, damselflies, grasshoppers, crickets, bats, reptiles, amphibians, spiders and woodlice.