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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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St Mary the Virgin (Theydon Bois)

Address

Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, Essex, CM16 7JN

Telephone
01992 814725

Epping

St Mary’s, Theydon Bois, is a welcoming 19th-century parish church with stained glass and a bright interior. At the heart of village life, it hosts services and events, and is ideally placed for visits to Theydon Bois.
St Mary's Church (Loughton)

Address

High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1BB

Telephone
020 8508 3643

Loughton

St Mary’s, Loughton, dating to the 13th century, is a modest medieval church with original stonework and a peaceful tree-lined churchyard. Smaller than nearby St John’s, it offers a timeless, intimate place of worship and reflection.
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.
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.
Epping Ongar Railway

Address

Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN

Telephone
01277 365200

enquiries@eorailway.co.uk

Ongar

Step back in time with us and experience the romance of steam and heritage travel in bygone times as you pass through picturesque countryside, beautiful forest and historic towns. We are both the longest heritage railway in Essex and the closest to…
Wild Forest activity centre

Address

Parsonage Farm, Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0LA

Telephone
07970 739037

sam@nuclear-races.co.uk

Brentwood

Love the outdoors? Are you looking for a fun Covid-safe activity day? We have the answer and more.
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!
Epping Forest District Museum

Address

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

Telephone
01992 716882

enquiries@efdmuseum.org.uk

Waltham Abbey

Telling the story of the Epping Forest district through a collection of over 50,000 objects
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
Felicitas Chamber Choir

Address

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

secretary@felicitas.org.uk

Waltham Abbey

Felicitas Chamber Choir - 3 videos for you to enjoy
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.
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!
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…
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
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.
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.
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park

Address

Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF

Telephone
01992 892781

Waltham Abbey

Let the adventure begin . . .
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.
(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
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.