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Inspiration

  1. Real Ale trains evening running by Epping Ongar Railway
    Join our evening services and enjoy a steam train journey through the Essex countryside with Real Ale available from our on board bar!
    1. Saturday, 14th June 2025
  2. The Royal Gunpowder Mills open - now includes newly refurbished Incorporating Mills
    This Sunday - join the long list of people that have discovered this unique attraction and been amazed that there's so much to see and do for all the family.
    1. Guided Tours of historic Waltham Abbey
      Guided tours of historic Waltham Abbey
      1. Saturday, 21st June 2025
    2. Waltham Abbey Town Show 2025
      Bring the whole family along, you won't want to miss it!
      1. Saturday, 28th June 2025
    3. Discover Epping App
      Discover Epping Forest District App
    4. Epping Forest District Countrycare walks and nature reserves
      Discover the varied wildlife on your doorstep within Epping Forest District's nine nature reserves.
    5. Top 8 Free attractions in Epping Forest District
      All year round free activities and places to explore, for all the family
    6. Lee Valley self-guided wild fowl walk
      Explore the wild life of the Lee Valley Park wetlands on this trail around the river, canal and lakes.

    Highlights

    The Toot Hill Country Show - Something for all the family

    Don't miss the Toot Hill Country Show - a horticultural show since 1953 and 72 this year!

    Epping Ongar Railway Real Ale and Cider Festival.

    The Railway's 12th Real Ale Festival - bigger and better than ever.

    Waltham Abbey Art Trail with new for 2025, Young People's Art Exhibition at Waltham Abbey Library

    Work by talented amateur and professional artists on show in town centre business premises

    Quantum Theatre present The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck in Waltham Abbey Gardens.

    Quantum Theatre are back this summer with their new adaptation of this much-loved Beatrix Potter…

    Monthly guided tours of historic Waltham Abbey

    Guided tours of historic Waltham Abbey

    There's a Teddy Bears picnic at the July Garden Afternoon at Copped Hall

    If you go down to Copped Hall this day . . .

    Father's Day Cheese & Wine Evening at Rosey Lea at the Squadron, North Weald Airfield.

    Take a trip to North Weald Airfield and treat dad!

    The Custom and Classic Show at the Royal Gunpowder Mills

    Car & bike owners and enthusiasts - the Custom and Classic Show “Summer Breakout” is coming to…

    1940s Wartime and Rationing Weekend at Epping Ongar Railway

    Visit the Epping Ongar Railway for a taste of life during wartime and rationing.

    Roydon Village Green, Epping Forest

    Roydon Village Green

    More Highlights

    Down Hall Hotel & Spa

    The best way to understand the rich past of Down Hall is to stay there. Each of the hotel’s 99…

    Premier Inn Chingford.

    Admire the leafy views of nearby Epping Forest - or hire a bike and hit those woodland tracks.

    Roydon Marina Village lake, moorings, cafe and lodges

    An exceptional lakeside getaway in the Lee Valley Park featuring moorings, luxury lodges, a hotel,…

    Wildlife at Debden House Campsite, Epping Forest.

    Debden House Campsite is over 50 acres and has attracted thousands of visitors since its opening in…

    Premier Inn at The Bakers Arms Waltham Abbey.

    Close to the natural wonders of Gunpowder Park and Waltham Abbey Gardens, with easy links to London.

    The 18th century Fox Inn at Matching Tye.

    The Fox Inn at Matching Tye - an 18th Century inn with luxury accommodation in a peaceful country…

    Premier Inn Buckhurst Hill.

    Loughton/Buckhurst Hill hotel. Hit the tracks in Epping Forest or in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic…

    Patio at Delta Hotel

    Waltham Abbey Delta Hotel welcomes you with elegant accommodation, helpful amenities and stylish…

    New Boar Abridge

    Welcome to The New Boar, a beautiful bar, restaurant and boutique hotel nestled in the village of…

    Mulberry House, High Ongar.

    Mulberry House - A Home to Share.

    Funky Monk Epping restaurant and hotel in the heart of Epping

    A boutique hotel and restaurant in the heart of Epping

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