Epping Forest

城市概覽

Epping Forest is an ancient woodland. According to the Epping Forest Heritage Trust, the woodland became a royal forest in the early 12th century under Henry I. A hunting lodge was built in 1543 for Henry VIII at Chingford, in the forest, before it was renovated by order of Queen Elizabeth I.

Today, the woodland is protected under the Epping Forest Act 1878.An Act for the Disafforestation of Epping Forest and the preservation and management of the uninclosed parts thereof as an Open Space for recreation and enjoyment of the public; and for other purposes.It is managed by the City of London Corporation and has enhanced protection as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), with internationally important habitats. The overall forest comprises several woods and grasslands throughout Essex and London. These include The Lower Forest north of Epping, Epping Thicks south of the town, High Beach, Chingford Plain, Walthamstow Forest, Leyton Flats and Wanstead Flats, among others. They are set on a hill between the rivers Lee (to the west) and Roding (to the east). Epping Forest lends its name to a local government district in Essex, which comprises Epping, Loughton and Waltham Abbey, as well as Chipping Ongar and Sheering beyond the woodland's edge.

如何抵達

By plane 'London Stansted Airport ('STN IATA) is around 15 mi (24 km) north of Epping, with flights from domestic and international destinations, particularly destinations throughout Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The links Stansted Airport with destinations in Epping Forest. Stansted Express trains link the terminal with Tottenham Hale and London Liverpool Street in London, where you can pick up London Underground services to destinations near Epping Forest. London City Airport (LCY IATA) is a small international airport around 7 mi (11 km) south of Wanstead with flights from European cities. The links City Airport with destinations throughout Epping Forest. The DLR connects the terminal with Stratford, for onward London Underground services to destinations near Epping Forest.

By train Oyster and Contactless cards are valid for travel at all stations in the area. Several London Underground lines serve Epping Forest: Central line CEN from destinations in west and central London, including Oxford Circus, Bank, Liverpool Street and Stratford to:

1 Epping for Epping town, the Lower Forest and Amesbury Banks 2 Theydon Bois for Amesbury Banks, the Oak Trail, Jack's Hill and the deer sanctuary 3 Debden which is a short walk from Epping Forest Shopping Park, a large retail park on the edge of Loughton 4 Loughton for Loughton town, Staple's Hill and High Beach (a 2 mi (3.2 km) uphill walk) 5 Buckhurst Hill for Lord's Bushes and Knighton Wood 6 Roding Valley (Hainault - Woodford shuttle) for Lord's Bushes and Knighton Wood 7 Woodford for Woodford Green 8 Snaresbrook for Leyton Flats 9 Leytonstone for Bush Wood 10 Wanstead (for Wanstead, use trains for Hainault) for Wanstead Park Victoria line VIC from destinations in south, central and north London, including Victoria, Oxford Circus, King's Cross St Pancras and Tottenham Hale to:

11 Walthamstow Central, which is less than 2 mi (3.2 km) from Leyton Flats Walkers, cyclists and visitors can get into

必看景點

Viewpoints Epping Forest rises from the Lee and Roding valleys, on a hill, which offers views across London and the Lee Valley:

1 High Beach (A steep walk of 2 mi (3.2 km) from CEN Loughton tube station, or a short drive west of Epping Forest Roundabout/Robin Hood). Wooded hills more than 100m above sea level slope downwards from High Beach towards the River Lee, with views across the Lee Valley into Hertfordshire. (updated Sep 2024) 2 Pole Hill (Short, sloping walk from WEA Chingford railway station). Once home to T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), Pole Hill rises 91 metres above low-lying London. Spot City skyscrapers from more than 10 mi (16 km) away. (updated Sep 2024) 3 Yardley Hill (Short, sloping walk from WEA Chingford railway station). Viewpoint with a panorama of North London, from the Lee Valley reservoirs to city high rises. (updated Sep 2024)

Points of interest 4 Ambresbury Banks (South of Epping, via shared-use path from Bell Common). Legend has it, Amesbury Banks was the site of Boudica's last stand against the Romans in 61 AD, but there is no evidence to support this, according to local historians. Earthworks thought to have been built around 500 BC are signposted from the main path. (updated Sep 2024) 5 Deer Sanctuary (South-west of Theydon Bois). Deer roam protected from harm in the sanctuary near Theydon Bois, with footpaths around the perimeter. (updated Sep 2024)

體驗活動

The Oak Trail, a lovely walk in a loop through Epping Forest. 1 Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge, 6 Ranger's Road, E4 7QH. A museum of Tudor history at Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge, built in 1543 for King Henry VIII and renovated by order of Queen Elizabeth I. The lodge's top floor has a forest view, and the Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford features a gift shop, exhibitions and a year-round events calendar. (updated Sep 2024)

美食

1 Oyster Shack & Seafood Bar, High Beach, IG10 4AE. A much-loved stop-off in High Beach, with views across the Lea Valley. Oysters are native to the Essex coast and a local delicacy. (updated Sep 2024)

飲品與夜生活

1 Forest Gate, 111 Bell Common, CM16 4DZ (on the edge of the forest), ☏ +44 1992 572312, [email protected]. A popular, traditional English pub. (updated Sep 2024) 2 King's Oak Hotel, High Beach, IG10 4AE (on the hill at High Beach), ☏ +44 20 8508-5000, [email protected]. A popular spot with visitors, featuring a large bar and large pub garden. It also hosts events. (updated Sep 2024) 3 The Owl. Dog friendly pub near the edge of Epping Forest, serving food, including meals for dogs. Family friendly with a playground. (updated Jan 2025)

順遊推薦

Central London, at the heart of the capital city, with its museums, art galleries, theatres, shopping and nightlife. Hackney is a fashionable neighbourhood in north-east London which comes alive in the evenings - at bars and restaurants - and on weekends for fashionable shopping. Cambridge with its cute streets, famous university and winding River Cam (for punting). Saffron Walden - a historic market town in north-west Essex with streets lined with independent boutiques and food shops, local pubs and the nearby Audley End mansion. St Albans is Hertfordshire's cathedral city with a thriving pub and restaurant scene, often with a packed calendar of live events. Thetford Forest in Norfolk is a two-hour drive from Epping Forest, with activity centres, walks and rides among the trees.