About
Butterflies and Dragonflies in Epping Forest
Epping Forest Field Centre
Thursday 15 August 2019 10am - 12noon
The activities are split into two age groups: Seedlings 18 months - 4 years and Explorers 5 - 11years
Cost per child: £6
Are you inspired by The Big Butterfly Count? Would you like to find out some more about butterflies and dragonflies? Join us for a butterfly hunt in the park, identify butterflies and complete butterfly themed activities. Our grasslands are full of butterflies and dragonflies in the summer months. Complete some butterfly related activities while looking for real butterflies. Print your own butterfly and look at the patterns on butterflies.
Additional information
All activities are run by FSC staff.
All children must be accompanied.
Make sure to bring appropriate clothing and footwear in case the ground is muddy and plenty of enthusiasm.
Booking required.
To book - more details and booking links:- for Seedling bookings here and for Explorer bookings here
Book online using our secure system. If you are unable to book online, please contact the Centre on 020 8502 8500 . By making a booking, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.
When booking, please enter the following information in the special requirements box:
Names and ages of children attending the activity
Any Medical and SEN Information not already provided
That you found out about this event through the Visiteppingforest website
Book Tickets Online
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Centre is just 2 miles (3km) from the M25 (Junction 26), 4 miles (6.5km) from M11 (Junction 5), 2 miles (3km) from Central Line tube at Loughton station.
From the M25 (junction 26) take the A121 towards Loughton following the signs to the Epping Forest Centres. From the M11 (junction 5, please note this exit is only when going north bound, there is no exit from junction 5 when going south bound) take the A1168 towards Loughton, turn right onto the A121 and follow the signs to the Epping Forest Centres. From the North Circular (A406) take the A104 exit towards Woodford and Epping, at the Robin Hood roundabout take the 1st exit and follow the signs to the Epping Forest Centres. The Centre is located behind the Kings Oak pub and next to the Visitors Centre in High Beach. From the A104 the Centre is signposted from both the Wake Arms and Robin Hood roundabouts. On some maps the Centre is marked as the Conservation Centre. Please check current travel information for details of any roadworks that may interfere with your chosen route. If you are visiting the Centre and are delayed please phone to inform the Centre of your estimated time of arrival.
Safety: Drivers are asked to pay great attention when entering and exiting the centre driveway and car park, adhering to the 10mph speed limit; there is a likelihood that young children will be walking in the area. We ask that if using a coach company to access the centre, that coach drivers are made aware of this safety information.
Public Transport Directions
The Centre is just 2 miles (3km) from Loughton tube station on the Central Line and there is a taxi rank at the station exit (Sadlers Taxis telephone 0208 508 6600). It is also a short taxi ride from Chingford station (overground) and there is a taxi rank at the station exit and one also just outside the station.
Before travel, please check the TFL website to plan your journey or for status updates.
By bike or on foot
You are able to walk to the Centre, or cycle to us.
