Epping Forest Area Guide
A locals' guide to Epping Forest
Where do Epping Forest locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
epping,
theydon bois,
theydon mount,
abridge,
loughton fairmead,
loughton broadway,
debden,
loughton,
loughton st marys,
and loughton st johns
Did you know?
"The name Theydon Bois is derived from "de Bosco's estate in the valley where thatching materials are obtained" . The de Bosco family held the manor in the 12th and 13th centuries."
With Epping Forest on the doorstep, you feel a million miles from the hustle and bustle of London...
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What locals say about Epping Forest
“I love Loughton because it is eclectic and village like at the same time.”
Alison
Activities near Epping Forest
The Big Bad Wolf @ Lee Valley White Water Centre
Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklores most notorious villain - the Big Bad Wolf. Living in exile in the Deep Dark Wood, he parties and plays rock music every night with his cronies, far away from the goody-goody townspeople of Fairytaleville. But whatever happened to Little Red Riding Hood? Did the Three Little Pigs go on to have a successful music career? And is the Wolf really as bad as he seems? Following a successful run of this original musical last summer, we're back for more Big Bad fun for a limited run tour in 2026. Bursting with live music, fast paced action, and silliness and laughs the whole family will enjoy... especially dads! For one "night" only we're bringing this action packed show to Lee Valley White Water Centre - Saturday 11th July - 5pmRead more
It's Behind You!
It's Behind You! 10 Years of Boos and CheersSongbirds - Gloria!
Songbirds perform at Waltham Abbey Church. A beautiful selection of classical, jazz and sacred music, with piano, drums and bass guitar. Bob Chilcott - A Little Jazz Mass Gyorgy Orban - Mass no 6 Goodall - The Lord is my Shepherd (Vicar of Dibley) Mozart - Laudate Dominum Vivaldi - Gloria and more... Musical Director Fru Chilvers Guest Conductor Lawrence Tatnall Piano Paul Chilvers Drums Tadhg James Thomas Bass Megan Chilvers Tickets 16 in advance (including Pimms/soft drink and nibbles) Linda 07484 851358 Waltham Abbey Tourist Information 01992 660336Read more
Townswomen's Guild
Regular speakers covering a variety of topics, meet for local lunches and occasional outings, monthly book club. All ages welcome. Meet up on the fourth Thursday of every month from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. For further information please contact Barbara Barr on 0208 550 1446 or 0756 594 3463.Read more
Home School session: King Harold and the Anglo-Saxons
Join us at the Epping Forest District Museum in Waltham Abbey to learn about King Harold and the Anglo-Saxons in a fun and hands on way! Thursday 23 April 2026, 10:00 - 12:00, For 0 - 11 year olds Under 5s will have a range of Anglo-Saxon related activities set up for them in the Core Gallery which they can do at their own pace with an adult. Over 5s will explore Anglo-Saxon objects in the Treasure Gallery, and block print an Anglo-Saxon shield with Museum Learning Officer, Victoria This is a pilot session funded by Epping Forest District Council, future sessions will be charged at 5 per childRead more
Homework Help Club at Hainault Library
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Need help with your homework? Our volunteers can provide advice and recommend books and websites to assist with your studies. Booking may be required depending on demand.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]Read more
Children’s Reading Group at Hainault Library
Come along and read with our friendly Reading Buddy volunteer. The reading group runs every Monday during school term time.
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