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Forest FocusThe ViewOur ‘museum’

Listed and LovedOur historic gems

Gifford WoodSprings to life

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WelcomeBy Clare Eastwood, Publications Officer

Welcome to the spring edition of Forest Focus.

Many of us make New Year’s resolutions: to get fitter, try new challenges or learn something new. Several of these resolutions can be fulfilled throughout the year in Epping Forest. Pick up your free copy of the 2015 Events Diary and discover what opportunities to get fit are available, from walking, orienteering and running to cycling. You can even learn a new skill at one of our craft evenings.

I came across an alarming statistic that four in five children do not play outside anymore. Knowing the lure that computer games have over my nine year old son and his friends, I fully understand how easy it is for children to stay indoors and be entertained. However, Epping Forest offers an abundance of opportunities to get outdoors and have fun. See pages 9 and 10 to find out about our Bushcraft and Wild Play events.

The benefits of contact with nature are not just for children. Opportunities for everyone to ‘get back to nature’ are available through the various activities and events running in the Forest in 2015, including guided walks and volunteering tasks. So why not connect with Epping Forest?

In this edition we focus on the Forest’s heritage, including showcasing its special historical sites and what makes them so important. See pages 16-20.

Be sure to pick up your free copy of the Epping Forest 2015 Events Diary at one of our Forest Centres or visit our website www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforest

Don’t forget it’s quick and easy to get in touch with us via Twitter:

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Green Forest, Green TourismHow do we ensure that the attractions for our visitors – the Forest and its four Forest Centres – are run in an environmentally friendly way?

05News in briefAn update of Forest news.

08Epping Forest consultations - have your sayHelp shape the future of Epping Forest.



12The View – ‘our museum’A credit to the Forest.

09Bushcraft in the ForestFind out what’s on offer.

20Listed and LovedWe showcase some of our most important historical sites.

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Epping Forest is a proud winnerof the Green Flag Award

Highams Park update: Dam Improvement Project

The works to reinforce the dam at Highams Park Lake are nearly finished. Contractors and City of London staff have been hard at work to get everything done before the end of March.

To protect properties and people downstream, the dam has been strengthened and a new floodwall has been built in front of the scout hut. The drawdown structure, which allows us to safely drain water from the lake in case of emergency or for maintenance, has been replaced and a new footbridge built next to the scout hut.

Consultation with the local community at the beginning of the project indicated the importance of finding a solution to the problem of the ‘smelly end’, so the project has also seen the removal of over 5,000m3 of silt from the northern end of the lake. You may have seen the diggers, cranes, barges and amphibious vehicles working away in the autumn.

For more information about the dam improvement project, please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/highamspark.

Get in touchWe’d love to hear from you. If you have any questions, Forest-related stories, or if you’ve taken interesting photographs of the Forest we would really like to see them, and if we can we’ll feature them in future issues.

Don’t forget you can contact us via Twitter @COLEppingForest #EppingForest

If you would like to receive a copy of Forest Focus via email or in an alternative format such as large print, Braille or audio tape, please contact us.

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Enjoyed your visit?Why not explore someof our other open spaces?The City of London ownsand manages green spacesin and around London forpublic recreation and healthincluding Epping Forest,Hampstead Heath, BurnhamBeeches, City Commons,City Gardens, City of LondonCemetery and Crematoriumand West Ham Park. Our greenspaces, most of which arecharitable trusts, are providedat little cost to the communitiesthat they serve and are fundedby the City of London. See ourwebsite for a full list of sites,locations and facilities.

Forest Focus is produced by The City of London Open Spaces and has been printed using vegetable-based inks on paper from well-managed forests.

Edited by Clare Eastwood

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Photographers: Clare Eastwood, Bob Good, Gill Hopkins, Mark Powter, Jo Price, Alison Tapply, Layton Thompson, David Woodfall, Yvette Woodhouse

Useful numbersThe View – 020 7332 1911

Chingford Golf Course – 020 8529 5708

Wanstead Flats Playing Fields – 020 8532 1010

Bear seen in Epping Forest

News in brief

Gifford WoodIt’s been just over a year since nearly 100 spade-wielding locals helped to plant Gifford Wood and the trees are doing well!

The signs on the lych gate marking the entrance to the woodland have been installed and the trees are growing fast, with some of them already standing over a metre tall. Now dedicated as Epping Forest land, the wood is fully accessible to the public, a sanctuary for you

and your family to enjoy for generations to come.

The coming months will see the woodland, funded by the Lord Mayor’s Appeal 2013 and the generosity of the local community, burst into colour as the saplings start to show the first signs of spring.

As we come to the end of this project, we’d like to thank all of you who donated your time and money to help plant this wonderful oasis of calm and secure the future of the Forest.

If you would like any more information on this project, please visit our website:


G I F F O R D W O O D A P P E A LA T E P P I N G F O R E S T


Paddington Bear takes time out of busy film promotion schedule to relax in Epping Forest.

Why not send us your pictures of your own bear in the Forest on Twitter using #PaddingtonsBritain @COLEppingForest?

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We are constantly looking to improve sustainability and ‘green’ practices across the Forest in more ways than just looking after our trees and grasslands. Sophie Lillington, one of our Forest Centres Officers, has made great strides to promote Epping Forest as an eco-friendly place to visit. Sophie says: “We’re proud to hold a Gold Award from the Green Tourism organisation for The View and Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge Forest Centres. Green Tourism is an independent not-for-profit organisation working to promote, audit and advise tourism and leisure providers on sustainability and has 2000 members.

How do we ensure that the attractions Epping Forest offers its visitors are run in an environmentally friendly way?

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The Green Tourism marque dovetails well with our own Sustainability audit which we conduct through all The City of London’s green spaces including Hampstead Heath and Burnham Beaches. The audit is a comprehensive assessment which rates the sustainability of our operations, and from which we create improvement plans to progress further on our environmental agenda. For example, our systems to detect water leaks have improved which means that they can be dealt with sooner.

We scored highly with our assessor for our grey water recycling, solar panels and local craft stock at The View and for our Forest-wide policies, recycling and determination to reduce fuel and energy costs.”

Our visitors can also help us to help the Forest. Details are available on our website about how to visit the Forest using public transport, as pollution from cars damages plants. Many of our dog walkers clean up after their dogs, but not everyone does. Our litter bins can accept dog waste as well as general rubbish. We are not able to extract recyclables from our litter bins so visitors who take their recyclables home with them are helping the planet not just the Forest.

To show that we’re not just moving on sustainability in a corporate way, individual staff are keen to make their own contributions. Every tea bag used at The Warren office (and that’s a lot of tea bags!) goes into a compost bin and our teams of arborists (tree surgeons) even recycle inner tubes from bicycle wheels to place on their karabiners to keep them aligned with their climbing ropes. The teams also use electric chainsaws which are not only good for the environment but good for the operators. Just small steps towards saving the earth and helping make Epping Forest greener!


Bushcraft in the Forest

Epping Forest consultations - have your sayRegister today and help shape the future of the Forest.

Following the success of the fifth annual Epping Forest Visitor Survey this summer, we will be using the same online platform for future consultations, including the new Epping Forest Management Plan.

The online system is simple, convenient and fast for you to use. It will allow us to reach more people than ever before and to provide individual feedback for consultations.

Find out more by visiting our website and register for future consultations. You can even receive an alert when the management plan consultation opens for comment, so you are the first to know. Tell us the ways in which you enjoy the Forest and help us identify the best people to contact about particular issues in the future.

You will still be able to respond offline by attending our drop-in events or completing a questionnaire, but by registering, you will have instant and easy access to all our future consultations and make a real impact on the management of the Forest, so please sign up today.

www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforestconsultations


Bushcraft in the Forest

Bushcraft and Forest deerSaturday 25 April 10am–12noon Genesis Slade car park Ages 5-15

Bushcraft Sunday 21 June 1pm–4pm Rushey Plain car park Ages 8-16

Bushcraft and Forest deerSaturday 12 September 10am–12noon Genesis Slade car park Ages 5-15

Our bushcraft events are free but booking is required, tel: 020 7332 1911. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bushcraft is the popular term for wilderness skills. In recent years the likes of Ray Mears and Bear Grylls have inspired many of us to get in touch with nature and learn bushcraft skills.

These skills give us the ability to survive and even thrive in the natural environment, through learning fire-craft, tracking, hunting, shelter building, foraging and the safe use of tools such as knives and axes.

There seems to be an innate pleasure found in having the ability to build a shelter and to have the knowledge that one could actually survive in the ‘wild’, should the need arise.

Your would-be wilderness expert can quickly learn some survival basics at one of our 2015 Bushcraft events for children.


There are many simple pleasures to be found whilst out exploring the Forest, from kicking up leaves, looking for bugs to watching new life sprout and appear as spring picks up the frosty baton from winter.

Whilst it is still a bit chilly, don’t be put off from venturing outdoors, even with the youngest of children. They’ll love getting wrapped up warm and having a chance to get their welly boots muddy. It really does make you appreciate getting back to the warmth and comfort of home again that much more, an experience made even more satisfying with a warming mug of hot chocolate or soup.

There are many articles telling us that the mental health of young people is in decline and there are also reports that back up, what many of us already know, just how important it is to the wellbeing of children to have access to nature and the great outdoors. Here in Epping Forest we can provide the opportunity to access nature and get outdoors!

You can enjoy any area of the Forest, from your local patch of woodland to exploring other parts such as High Beach, Chingford Plain or Wanstead Park. We have staff on hand at each of our Forest Centres to help you if you want guidance as to the best places to visit.

There are also many events on, as you can see from our 2015 Events Diary. In particular, we are pleased to offer ‘Play in the Forest’ events, in partnership with Epping Forest District Council. These events are designed to help you and your children discover, explore and enjoy the Forest through wild play, arts and craft activities. The events are £2 per child and, no booking is required so please just turn up.

Wild playWhatever the weather, Epping Forest is a great destination for families of all ages. Children love nothing better than getting out in the fresh air and being close to nature.

Written by Yvette Woodhouse, Information & Communications Officer


Play in the ForestMonday 30 March, 10am-12noon, Ditches Ride, Jack’s Hill.

Friday 10 April, 10am-12noon, High Beach, Loughton.

Friday 7 August, 10am-2pm, High Beach

Friday 14 August, 10am-12noon, Ditches Ride, Jack’s Hill

Friday 21 August, 10am-12noon, Warren Pond, Chingford

Friday 28 August, 10am-12noon, High Beach

Follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with all the news and views from the Forest. We’re enjoying hearing how our visitors are enjoying London’s largest green space. So if you’re out and about we’d love to see your photographs or hear from you.

@CoLEppingForest #EppingForest

The birds aren’t the only ones tweeting in Epping Forest...

Getting out and enjoying the best that nature has to offer is easy, it’s fun and can be completely free. It is often the simple things in life that provide us with the most cherished and lasting memories. Best of all it’s good for you and your children. So what are you waiting for? Get your boots on and get out there...


Museum Accreditation lays out a framework which guides documentation, storage, conservation and the need to make our Epping Forest collection accessible to the public. This includes items on permanent display at The View such as stuffed animals, birds and fish, the Willingale billhook, cattle brands and images.

The collection dates to the earliest days of the City of London’s management of Epping Forest when the Essex Field Club asked permission to set up a natural history and antiquarian museum in Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge. Many local people call into the Hunting Lodge and share their memories of visiting the old museum with its stuffed fish, deer foetuses and other strange bits and pieces. Many other objects since have been donated by members of the public.

The collection includes archive material which sits alongside our archive managed by the London Metropolitan Archive (LMA). The transfer and cataloguing of this valuable historic material was funded through the Heritage Lottery Fund project, ‘Branching Out’. LMA returned some of our material, duplicate images, Keepers Diaries and miscellaneous correspondence which we’ll retain in the Forest for research and as a handling collection for learning activities. Museum Accreditation will enable us to stand proud knowing that our collection is being managed and preserved to the highest standards. It enables us to access grants and free training for staff and volunteers. In past years, registration has funded pest control treatment of our taxidermy specimens, equipment and stationery purchase and subsidised a six month heritage internship giving a young person the opportunity to gain experience in a heritage role – and doing some brilliant work for the Forest meanwhile.

We’ve been able to include objects from our museum store in 2014 exhibitions on the Forest Iron Age camps, World War I and others. In 2015 we will open the ‘Curiosity Cabinet’ at The View to showcase a varied and changing display of museum objects. Watch out for our 2015 evening opening, Museums at Night event on 15 May.

If you’d like to find out more about our collection, check out: https://ehive.com/account/4145. Our online catalogue is a ‘work in progress’ but gives a good idea of the mixture of natural history, archaeological items and miscellanea that we hold. Why not use the site to add a comment or contribute what you know about the Forest relevant to the collection?

The View - our ‘museum’

If you’ve visited The View, our Forest centre in Chingford, you’ve visited our ‘museum’. We’ve registered The View as our museum site with Arts Council England and are seeking Museum Accreditation, the marque of professional management for museums nationally.

Written by Sophie Lillington, Forest Centres Officer – Heritage & Interpretation


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The Green Flag Award is given to the very best open spaces in the UK and sets the benchmark for the national standard for parks and green spaces. Whilst the Green Heritage Site Accreditation is given to sites who manage a site with local or national historic importance. Epping Forest has many heritage features including the Grade II* listed Tudor hunt standing, Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge in Chingford, two iron-age earthworks at Ambresbury Banks and Loughton Camp, and Wanstead Park which is on the Register of Historic Parks & Gardens, to name but a few.

See our Listed and Loved article on pages 16-20 to find out more.

Green FlagWe are delighted that Epping Forest has received the 2014/2015 Green Flag Award and Green Heritage Site Award for the twelfth year running.

Achieving both of these prestigious awards is testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of the staff and volunteers that work in Epping Forest.

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Epping Forest is managed by the City of London Corporation as a Charitable Trust and is protected by the Epping Forest Act of 1878.


Drop into our two listed buildings, The Hunting Lodge and The Temple, to experience our history and heritage first hand

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It’s not only Epping Forest as a whole that is protected. Specific sites have their own listings and schedulings.

English Heritage is the organisation that manages the register of ‘Listed Buildings’ and ‘Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas’. English Heritage says “Listing helps us acknowledge and understand our shared history. It marks and celebrates a building’s special architectural and historic interest, and also brings it under the consideration of the planning system so that some thought will be taken about its future.”

The English Heritage website allows you to search all listings. Each entry provides a basic authoritative description, the grade of listing (an indication of its historical value), map references, list of sources and a site map. www.english-heritage.org.uk/caring/listing/listed-buildings/. We’ve included the list entry number for each of our sites to help you search for them on the English Heritage website.

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Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

List entry Number: 1293481; Grade II*

The Hunting Lodge was listed as an ‘Early and rare example of this building type’ and confirms the early 16th century date. The Hunting Lodge is also scheduled as an Ancient Monument as well as being specifically mentioned in the Epping Forest Act, triple protection!

Here’s the precise wording from the Act:

‘And whereas there is in the Forest an ancient lodge, known as Queen Elizabeth’s Lodge, and Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to signify her assent that the same be vested in the Conservators to be always preserved by them. (7.3) Queen Elizabeth’s Lodge, with the garden thereof, is hereby vested in the Conservators, for all the estate and interest of the Crown therein and shall be preserved and maintained by them as an object of public and antiquarian interest.’

Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge is open to visitors seven days a week 10am-5pm (subject to school bookings).

Butler’s Retreat List entry Number: 1065599; Grade II

Butler’s is described as ‘Probably early C19. Timber framed, weatherboarded, on brick base. Old tiled roof, steeply pitched to eaves. Two storeys. Three bays with one-storey lean-to bay to left. Exposed timber posts between bays. Central square-headed entrance, planked door. Square-headed casement windows, with timber hoods. Rear facade similar but with long central window. Exposed rafters. Included for group value.’

Butler’s Retreat is now managed as a cafe/restaurant and is a lovely place to grab a coffee and a delicious slice of home-made cake.

Warren HouseList entry Number: 1165605; Grade II*

This listing includes quite a lengthy history from its days as a hunt standing associated with the Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge, to its use as The Reindeer Inn and then domestic residence in the early 19th century. Warren House, once the formal home of the Superintendents of Epping Forest, is not generally open to the public.

Warren House ObeliskListed as ‘Monument approximately 240 metres north of The Warren’

List entry Number: 1111215; Grade II

This is the obelisk that you may have spotted when driving or walking along Epping New Road. The listing doesn’t mention that it was bought from Wanstead Park. Closest viewing point is from the Epping New Road.

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Wanstead ParkList entry Number: 1000194; Grade II*

Wanstead Park is listed within the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The listing includes not only the area now known as Wanstead Park but the wider historic park including some areas in the south of Epping Forest as well as areas now owned by the golf club and local church.

Within the Park, The Temple and the Grotto have their own listings.

Wanstead Park is open 365 days per year, dawn until dusk.

The Grotto, Wanstead ParkList entry Number: 1183624; Grade II

The Grotto is described as ‘Large honeycomb rockwork facade of segmental plan, having seven arches at lake level, and three windows above. The structure rises in pediment form’.

The closest viewing point is from where the canal arm joins the Ornamental Water.

The Temple, Wanstead Park

List entry Number: 1081016; Grade II

The entry is fairly brief: ‘Late C18. Tetrastyle pedimented Tuscan stone portico, painted, the cornice mouldings replaced by wooden bargeboards’. The Temple is one of our four Forest Centres and is open weekends and Bank Holidays.

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The Temple, Temple Hill, Warlies Park

List entry Number: 1002167; Ancient Monument

Not to be confused with The Temple, Wanstead Park. This is an 18th century structure associated erroneously with Boudicca’s last stand.

The Temple can be accessed on foot.

Loughton CampList entry Number: 1013518; Ancient Monument

Ambresbury BanksList entry Number: 1013517; Ancient Monument

Our two Iron Age camps are scheduled as Ancient Monuments. The descriptions describe them both as ‘slight univallate hillforts’ and give details of the various excavations as well as a general dating of such camps or forts to the Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age, around 500BC.

The Epping Forest Act also mentions Ambresbury Banks by name. Loughton Camp was only just being identified as another hill fort in the 1870s and so was covered by the more generic label of ‘ancient remains’.

Here’s the wording from the Act itself. Notice the surprising juxtaposition, to modern ears at least, of ‘natural aspect’ and clearly man made structures.

The Conservators shall at all times as far as possible preserve the natural aspect of the Forest, and especially shall preserve and protect the ancient earthworks called Ambresbury Banks and all other ancient remains, and the Purlieu Bank, and such other Forest marks and boundaries, if any, as still exist in the Forest;Both Loughton Camp and Ambresbury Banks can be accessed on foot.

So, not only is Epping Forest a valuable resource for visitors looking for recreation, relaxation and green space – and a hugely valuable site of scientific and conservation value – there are layers of valuable history and heritage here too.

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What is the longest number of days that you’ve worked without taking a day off? How did you feel? Most faiths have a Sabbath, a day of rest. It is good practice to set aside time regularly and rest. This gives us time to reflect on all that is going on and to gain a perspective on our lives. In an age when we can be frantically driven by agendas, to-do lists and overloaded calendars, finding time to rest and reflect can be quite a challenge.

Rest and leisure enable us to function fully as human beings. Taking a rest from the computer screen or TV, taking time to be with friends and family and engaging with the world of art, music and nature enable us to appreciate our world and not just be work horses. Josef Pieper (1904-97) said “The point and the justification of leisure are not that the functionary should function faultlessly and without breakdown, but that the functionary should continue to be a human being”.

Rest doesn’t have to be sedentary. We can find refreshment in doing something which is a complete contrast to how we use most of our time. Epping Forest provides many ways of achieving this and the 2015 Events Diary offers something for everyone, young and old. There are opportunities to learn more about the unique environment and to explore the variety of tranquil places. Why not plan your rest and leisure time with the Epping Forest Events Diary as your guide?

For further [email protected]

News from the Chaplain

Written by Reverend Gill Hopkins


Be sure not to miss our Open House London events on Sunday 20 September 2015

Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge and The View10.30am–5.00pm Elevenses/tea-time illustrated talks on Epping Forest history 11am and 3pm. British Sign Language signing available 2pm–5pm.

Wanstead history walk 10.30am–12.00pm A walk from Wanstead Station to The Temple with stories along the way about the colourful history of Wanstead Park and its owners.

The Temple12.30pm–4.30pm Chat to staff about the history of Wanstead Park and take home an individualised print of Wanstead House.


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Spring events plannerFebruaryFamily learning event: Classical elements – water, water everywhereWednesday 18 February 12noon–3pmQueen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

Family: Pre-school: Bugs and rugsThursday 19 February 10.15am–11.15amThe View

Family learning event: Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived – Henry VIII’s six wivesFriday 20 February 12noon–3pmQueen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

Exhibition: LGBT history month, John Child, John Child, Second Earl Tylney tea partySunday 22 February 1pm–3pmThe Temple

Exhibition: ‘Changing seasons’ by Jan Chlebek and Carole NunesSaturday 28 February to Sunday 29 March 10am–5pmThe View

Volunteer task: Hollow PondSaturday 28 February 10am–2pmThe Boat House, Hollow Pond

MarchVolunteer task: Leyton FlatsSaturday 14 March 10am–2pmLakeside Diner car park

Family: Pre-school: Easter bunnies and bunsThursday 19 March 10.15–11.15amThe View

Walk: The oak trailSunday 22 March 9.30am–1.30pmOutside Theydon Bois station

History event: Tudor stuffSunday 22 March 2pm–4pmQueen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

Workshop: Felt Easter flowersWednesday 25 March 7pm–9pmThe View

Volunteer task: Butler’s Retreat PondSaturday 28 March 10am–2pmButler’s Retreat

AprilEvent: Summer art show call for submissionsWednesday 1 April – Friday 15 May 10am–5pmThe View

Exhibition: ‘In my element’ by Karen PertFriday 3 April to Thursday 30 April 10am–5pmThe View

Family learning event: Feasts and fairs – High days and holidays through the agesWednesday 8 April 1pm–4pmQueen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge/The View

Walk: Animal tracks and signsSunday 29 March 9am–1pmLodge Road car park

Family: Play in the ForestMonday 30 March 10am–12noonDitches Ride, Jack’s Hill


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Family: Play in the ForestFriday 10 April 10am–12noonHigh Beach, Loughton

Volunteer task: Earl’s Path PondSaturday 11 April 10am–2pmEarl’s Path Pond car park

Walk: Iron Age at duskSaturday 11 April 6.30pm–9.30pmJack’s Hill car park

Family: Pre-school: Elf and fairyThursday 16 April 10.15am–11.15amThe View

History event: Tudor stuffSunday 19 April 2pm–4pmQueen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

Family: Bushcraft and Forest deerSaturday 25 April 10am–12noonGenesis Slade car park

Volunteer task: Leyton FlatsSaturday 25 April 10am–2pmLakeside Diner car park

Workshop: Springtime in the ParkSunday 26 April 1pm–4pmThe Temple

Costumed guides bring the Hunting Lodge to life! Step back in time and experience the Hunting Lodge as it once was. Have a chat with ‘real Tudors’ or try out a simple Tudor art or craft activity.

Free entry, a £1 charge applies for some activities, no booking required, tel: 020 7332 1911

Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting LodgeSunday 22 March 2pm–4pmSunday 19 April 2pm–4pm

For further information, includingprices and booking, pleasetel: 020 7332 1911.

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The View 6 Rangers Road, Chingford E4 7QH 020 7332 1911 Open 7 days a week 10am–5pm Open Bank Holidays (except Christmas day) The View, with its displays

and regularly changing exhibitions, is the perfect place to start your exploration of Epping Forest.

Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge Rangers Road, Chingford E4 7QH 020 8529 6681 Open 7 days a week 10am–5pm* Open Bank Holidays (except Christmas day) *Subject to schools bookings, please telephone for details. The Hunting Lodge is a

Grade II* listed building built for Henry VIII in 1543, and is an amazing survival of an intact Tudor hunt standing.

The Temple Wanstead Park E11 2LT 020 7332 1911 Open Saturdays and Sundays April-September 12pm-5pm October-March 10am-3pm (Open Bank Holidays, except Christmas Day) The Temple, a Grade

II listed building, dates from the 1760s and is a survivor from the heyday of Wanstead Park.

High Beach Forest Centre High Beach IG10 4AE 020 8508 0028 For opening times, please

visit the website. Snuggled in the heart of

the Forest, the centre is located adjacent to High Beach easy access path.

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