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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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Waltham Abbey Church

Address

Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1DG

Telephone
01992 767897

parish.office@walthamabbeychurch.co.uk

Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey Church and its grounds are steeped in history and Royal connections. Experience the magnificent interior, enjoy the grounds and explore the town centre and museum for a great day out.
Waltham Abbey Gardens, Dragonfly Sanctuary & Cornmill Meadows Walk

Address

Epping Forest District Museum, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1EL

Waltham Abbey

A 3 mile walk through flooded grassland, ponds, rivers, across areas designated as a site of Special Scientific interest.
Lee Valley White Water Centre

Address

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

Telephone
03000 030 616

LVwhitewater@gll.org

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…
Ambresbury Banks Iron Age Hill Fort

Address

High Road, Epping, Essex

Epping

One of two Iron Age Forts within Epping Forest which legend says was the site of Boudica's battle with the Romans
Get To Know Animals Mini Zoo

Address

Forest Lodge Commercial Complex, High Road, Epping, Essex, CM16 5HW

Telephone
07944 041715

info@gtka.co.uk

Epping

An indoor mini zoo offering a mega experience featuring rehoused and rescued animals with an emphasis on care and conservation
Top 8 FREE things to see and do for everyone

Address

Epping Forest District, Essex

All year round free activities and places to explore, for all the family
Thornwood Springs Trout Fishery

Address

Carpenters Arms Lane, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LR

Telephone
07588 669255

peter@thornwoodtroutfishery.com

Epping

Thornwood Springs Trout Fishery - for the discerning fly fisherman with great fly life, wildlife and much more.
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…
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.
Museums

Address

You'll be spoilt for choice with the range of museums in and around Epping Forest District
20/20 Creativity Challenge

Address

39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1EL

museum@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Waltham Abbey

The Epping Forest Creative Network have put together a fun quiz and creative challenge for you
Essex Music Education Hub - Music@Home

Address

County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QH

Telephone
0333 0138953

musichub@essex.gov.uk

Chelmsford

From Beethoven to Vaughan Williams, listen and explore the beautiful symphonies of classical to folk music with the Essex Music Education Hub
Fly Spitfire, Harvard or Moth

Address

Aero Legends, The Squadron, North Weald Airfield, North Weald, Essex, CM16 6HR

Telephone
01622 812830

info@aerolegends.co.uk

North Weald Airfield, North Weald

Relive the flying experiences of Battle of Britain pilots using authentically restored wartime aircraft from a Battle of Britain airfield.
Epping Forest

Address

The Warren, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4RW

Telephone
020 7332 1911

epping.forest@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Loughton

Epping Forest, London's largest open space, is a registered charity managed by the City of London. Whether you wish to escape into the countryside and unwind, or need space to do something a little more active, Epping Forest has it covered.
Adventure 001 Helicopter Pleasure Flights

Address

North Weald Airfield, Merlin Way, North Weald, Epping, Essex, CM16 6HR

Telephone
01753 642 440

bok@adventure001.com

North Weald, Epping

What better way to see the county of Essex, then by helicopter? Flights are available at least two weekends all year long and prices start from just £29.00.
Copped Hall

Address

Crown Hill, Epping, Essex, CM16 5HS

Telephone
07799 473108

info@coppedhalltrust.org.uk

Epping

Copped Hall is a fine Georgian mansion that is currently under restoration. It is superbly sited on a ridge overlooking its landscaped parkland. The mansion is visible from the M25 which passes through a corner of the park. The mansion and gardens…
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
Greensted Church

Address

Church Lane, Greensted- juxta- Ongar, Essex, CM5 9LD

Telephone
01277 363268

Greensted- juxta- Ongar

Welcome to St. Andrews Church, Greensted, The oldest wooden Church in the World, and the oldest ‘Stave Built’ timber building in Europe.
The church represents some 1300 years of English history and Christian worship.
(LADS) Loughton Amateur Dramatic Society Radio Plays

Address

High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4LF

Telephone
07896910214

lads.chairman@gmail.com

Loughton

A collection of radio plays free to enjoy
The National Speedway Museum

Address

Paradise Wildlife Park, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7QA

Telephone
01992 470490

info@pwpark.com

Broxbourne

A great day out for all the family - speedway and wild animals!

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