# Epping Forest and Visitor Centre

Epping Forest is, at 6,000 acres, the public that is biggest available area into the London area and stretches a massive 12 miles from Manor Park in East London to just north of Epping in Essex! And a whopping two thirds from it is designated both a website of Special Scientific Interest and a Special section of Conservation, so it is some pretty woodland that is unique plus some fantastic mini beast safaris!These times Epping Forest combines a contemporary visitor centre experience with it's established functions of scenic available area, essential wildlife habitat and family adventure destination.There are 3 dedicated Forest Centres spread across Epping Forest offering opportunities to touch base and find out about the historic structures: Epping Forest Visitor Centre within the north at High Beach, a well known beauty spot perfect for picnicking; Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge in Chingford, that is an old Tudor timber look; plus in the south, The Temple, dating from the 1760s, set in Wanstead Park, once the formal gardens of this magnificent Wanstead House.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Loughton, Epping Forest, England
- Area guide: [Essex](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/essex)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, https://www.tinyurl.com/eppingforestdowtk, or call +442085321010
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-vnvwHYdU9vaB/epping-forest-and-visitor-centre

## Activities

- Parks and Playgrounds
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Accessible
- Family
- People

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## Nearby things to do

- [Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-oWMLdSYZRJEJ/lee-valley-campsite-sewardstone)
- [Waltham Abbey Gardens](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-jKgRhfda1fMA/waltham-abbey-gardens)
- [Epping Forest District Museum](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-g4YeLqWcrwmM/epping-forest-district-museum)
- [Topgolf Chigwell](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-jIDR23kyF3W2/topgolf-chigwell)
- [Royal Gunpowder Mills](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-nqYmaQvfGOZl/royal-gunpowder-mills)

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Epping Forest and Visitor Centre?

Epping Forest and Visitor Centre is in Loughton, Epping Forest.

### What activities does Epping Forest and Visitor Centre offer?

Epping Forest and Visitor Centre lists Parks and Playgrounds, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Epping Forest and Visitor Centre have?

Epping Forest and Visitor Centre lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Epping Forest and Visitor Centre?

Experiences listed near Epping Forest and Visitor Centre on HolidayFox include Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone, Waltham Abbey Gardens, Epping Forest District Museum, Topgolf Chigwell and Royal Gunpowder Mills.

### How do I book Epping Forest and Visitor Centre?

Epping Forest and Visitor Centre doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, https://www.tinyurl.com/eppingforestdowtk, or call +442085321010.


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