Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Epping Forest

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Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Epping Forest

Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath
4.7 (15947 ratings)4.5 (1545 ratings)
Green oasis for recreation, with swimming ponds, woodland and city views from Parliament Hill.
London, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by standard.co.uk
London’s most glorious green spaces, from Hyde Park to Clapham Common
"Hampstead Heath offers stunning views over the city, but one could be forgiven for not noticing, as there's an awful lot to do there. If you aren't taking a dip in one of the ponds (there are single and mixed options) or the Parliament Hill Lido, you could be running circuits on the athletics track or visiting the Golders Hill zoo. For sheer childhood pleasure, though, the model boating pond is difficult to top (for God’s sake, don’t try to get in for a swim)."
Mentioned by Londontopia
Top Ten London: Top 10 Most Romantic Places in London
"While it doesn’t have the biodiversity of Kew, Hampstead Heath is a public park that has something else worth taking in—a view. While the woods and ponds are certainly lovely themselves, what really draws people is Parliament Hill, which offers one of the highest natural views of the city. It’s the perfect spot for a picnic to celebrate the day."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in London
"For generations, Londoners have headed to Hampstead Heath to escape the dirt and noise of the city, and this unique 791-acre expanse…"
Old Deer Park Sports Grounds
Old Deer Park Sports Grounds
4.5 (304 ratings)4.5 (51 ratings)
Function room complex in a parkland setting, hosting weddings, launches and corporate events.
187 Kew Rd, Richmond, TW9 2AZ, United Kingdom
Event venueNature & ParksCafeChildren's party serviceSports barSports clubWedding venueNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Cadogan Tate
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"While Richmond Park is by far the most famous park in the area, Old Deer Park is an open space dedicated to sports facilities and community events. It has play areas, tennis courts, an outdoor gym and sports pitches. You can also access Pools on the Park, a sports, fitness and pool complex."
Isabella Plantation
Isabella Plantation
4.8 (2153 ratings)5 (263 ratings)
Lush 40-acre woodland located within Richmond Park & known for its evergreen azaleas.
Richmond Park, Richmond, TW10 5HS, United Kingdom
Botanical gardenNature & ParksArboretumGardenParkNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Cadogan Tate
Richmond Removals & Storage
"This small Victorian woodland plantation was planted in the 1830s, but not opened to the public until 1953. It’s famed for its evergreen azaleas, which are best viewed in late April or early May. The garden includes the National Collection of Wilson 50 Kurume Azaleas, as well as other rare and unusual shrubs and trees."
WWT London Wetland Centre
WWT London Wetland Centre
4.6 (2144 ratings)4.5 (568 ratings)
Wetland nature reserve with 6 bird spotting hides plus a cafe, daily tours and specialist talks.
Queen Elizabeth's Walk, London, SW13 9WT, United Kingdom
Wildlife parkNature & ParksBird watching areaNature preserveVisitor centerNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"One of Europe’s largest inland wetland projects, this 42-hectare centre run by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust was transformed from four Victorian reservoirs in 2000 and attracts some 140 species of bird, as well as frogs, butterflies, dragonflies and lizards, plus a thriving colony of watervoles. The glass-fronted observatory affords panoramic views over the lakes, while meandering paths and boardwalks lead visitors through the watery habitats of black swans, Bewick's swans, geese, red-crested pochards, sand martins, coots, bitterns, herons and kingfishers."
Mentioned by Attractions, Tours & Hotel Deals | OverseasAttractions.com
20 Natural Attractions in London to Escape the City Life - OverseasAttractions.com
"Voted in 2012 as Britain’s Favourite Natural Reserve, WWT London Wetland Centre is an oasis of natural wildlife placed right in the heart of London. Managed by Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, this idyllic wetland reserve is located in a loop of the Thames and occupies more than 100 acres of land. Home for a significant number of unique species of birds, insects, amphibians and other wildlife representatives, the Wetland Centre represents a real natural wonder."
Mentioned by standard.co.uk
The best zoos, farms and other animal attractions in London
"Just ten minutes from Hammersmith, you'll get lost in the London Wetland Centre and its lakes, ponds and gardens. Aside from the daily guided tours, you can meet the otters, feed the birds, or take part in a host of family activities such as pond dipping and nature walks."
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
4.5 (2339 ratings)4.5 (65 ratings)
Open spaces and sports venues comprising a 26-mile-long, 10,000-acre park, with a community focus.
Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield, EN2 9HG, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife AreasState Parks
Mentioned by BabyBreaks
8 Best City Farms to Discover in London
"This farm is little further out of London, but a whole day of adventure and fun can be enjoyed here, thanks to a huge array of facilities, besides the friendly animals. There’s indoor soft play at the Bundle Barn, an alpine toboggan run, Dino Dig and Splash play area and an adventure playground. Unlike most of the other city farms in London listed, there is a small entry price for this one (£10) but this includes entry to all indoor and outdoor play areas, activities, animals, bird shows and a tractor ride to the dairy farm."
Mentioned by Visit London
Best parks in London
"A post shared by Georgiebd (@georgie.bd) on May 26, 2018 at 10:23am PDT. Cycle along the paths or take a stroll at Lee Valley Regional Park. Stretching 42km (26 miles) along the river Lee, past Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and up to Ware in Hertfordshire, there is plenty of opportunity to spot wildlife, relax or play."
Canvey Heights Country Park
Canvey Heights Country Park
4.4 (127 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
Canvey Rd, Canvey Island, Way SS8 8NB, United Kingdom
Country parkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife AreasParks
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
4.8 (504 ratings)4.5 (212 ratings)
Sawyer's Hall Farm, Sawyers Hall Ln, Brentwood CM15 9BZ, United Kingdom
Animal shelterNature & ParksAnimal parkAnimal rescue serviceCharityCoffee shopTea houseVegan restaurantNature & Wildlife Areas
RSPB Rainham Marshes
RSPB Rainham Marshes
4.6 (1431 ratings)4.5 (185 ratings)
Bird-rich former marshland firing range with accessible boardwalks and a modern visitor centre.
New Tank Hill Rd, Purfleet, South Ockendon RM19 1SZ, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksCafeCharityGift shopNature & Wildlife Areas
Highgate Wood
Highgate Wood
4.7 (1480 ratings)4 (19 ratings)
Leafy 69-acre metropolitan oasis with trails, cricket & soccer fields, a café & playground.
Muswell Hill Rd, London, N10 3JN, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksForestsGardensNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Attractions, Tours & Hotel Deals | OverseasAttractions.com
20 Natural Attractions in London to Escape the City Life - OverseasAttractions.com
"Situated in North London, Highgate Wood is one of the four ancient woods of the London Borough of Haringey (together with Queen’s Wood, Coldfall Wood and Bluebell Wood). Containing an impressive variety of trees and shrub species, the Highgate Wood is the home for many foxes, grey squirrels, as well as multiple species of birds, bats, butterflies and spiders. Besides the fact that it was included among the eight Green Heritage Sites in London, Highgate Wood also attracts visitors with its recreational facilities like children playgrounds, cafés, walking trails and sporting fields."
Belton Hills Nature Reserve
Belton Hills Nature Reserve
4.4 (212 ratings)4.5 (26 ratings)
67A Marine Parade, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2NQ, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksGardensNature & Wildlife Areas

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Epping Forest Area

St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
4.4 (207 ratings)4 (140 ratings)
Medieval place of CofE worship, consecrated in 1523, with a Victorian organ and a wooden ceiling.
St Margaret St, London, SW1P 3JX, United Kingdom
ChurchSights & LandmarksAnglican churchReligious institutionChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Delve Into Europe
17 Beautiful Churches in London
"I wonder how many of those souls queuing for hours to enter Westminster Abbey have ever broken away to venture inside this fascinating Westminster church. St Margaret’s Church Westminster is located in the churchyard of the Abbey,and is often called the ‘parish church of the House of Commons’. It is often frequented by politicians and parliamentarians, and the connection dates back to the 17th century when Puritan MPs started to worship there as they disapproved of the style of worship in Westminster Abbey."
St Botolph without Aldgate
St Botolph without Aldgate
4.4 (239 ratings)4 (22 ratings)
CofE parish church with a spire, consecrated in 1739, and the burial place of 2 Tudor period rebels.
Aldgate High St, London, EC3N 1AB, United Kingdom
Anglican churchSights & LandmarksChurchChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by LondonDucklings
59 Amazing City of London Churches to Explore
"St Botolph was a Saxon saint who built a large monastery near to modern-day Boston (a corruption of Botolph’s town) in Lincolnshire in 654. He was the English patron saint of travellers and has three surviving churches in the City dedicated to him. They are all situated next to old city gates, presumably so that those about to set off could dedicate so"
Holy Sepulchre Church
Holy Sepulchre Church
4.5 (129 ratings)4 (14 ratings)
17th-century church hosting regular concerts, the burial place of Captain Smith of Pocahontas fame.
Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2DQ, United Kingdom
ChurchSights & LandmarksAnglican churchChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by LondonDucklings
59 Amazing City of London Churches to Explore
"St Sepulchre is dominated by its grey 15th century Gothic tower. Captain John Smith, the famous Governor of Virginia, rescued by Pocahontas, was buried here in 1631. But St Sepulchre also has darker associations."

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Epping Forest

Pizza Pilgrims London Bridge
Pizza Pilgrims London Bridge
4.4 (1043 ratings)
Casual, brick-clad restaurant offering pizzas with creative toppings plus patio seating & cocktails.
Unit SU48, Bermondsey St, London SE1 9SP, United Kingdom
Pizza restaurantItalian restaurant
Elena's L'Etoile
Elena's L'Etoile
3.5 (61 ratings)
Traditional French cuisine in old-fashioned dining room hung with framed photos of thespian patrons.
30 Charlotte St, London, W1T 2NG, United Kingdom
Modern French restaurantBarCocktail barRestaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The 10 Best French Restaurants In London, England
"Open since 1896, Elena’s L’Etoile in fashionable Fitzrovia hasn’t lost an ounce of its glamorous charm. The walls are adorned with old framed photographs of the celebrities who have dined in the fine French restaurant over the years. Choose between the two-course or the three-course set menu and sample simple, classic French cooking at its absolute best."
Karma Sanctum Soho London
Karma Sanctum Soho London
4.1 (517 ratings)
Stylish boutique hotel with hi-tech rooms, a private cinemand a 24-hour rooftop bar with hot tub.
20 Warwick St, London, W1B 5NF, United Kingdom
HotelBarEvent venueRestaurant

Best Dessert in Epping Forest

Mamasons Dirty Ice cream (Chinatown London)
Mamasons Dirty Ice cream (Chinatown London)
4.6 (530 ratings)
Exotic flavors of Filipino ice cream & sorbet are served along with baked goods, shakes & coffee.
32 Newport Ct, London, WC2H 7PQ, United Kingdom
Ice cream shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Hot Dinners
The best ice cream in London (including delivery)
"So-called 'dirty ice-cream' is actually a term of endearment used to describe the homemade ice-cream you'll find on the streets of Manila. Expect to find quite different flavours to what you might be used to - their signature is Ube - a purple-hued ice-cream made with Filipino purple yam - but they also serve up a salty queso flavour and a vegan guyabano sorbet. Delivery: via their online shop"
Mentioned by Eater London
13 Impeccable Ice Cream Shops in London
"Omar Shah and Florence Mae Magnaloc’s Mamasons is packaging up its range of Filipino-influenced ice creams for delivery and is open for takeaways, with ube, milo, and calamansi among the flavours. Expect bilog, the pandesal ice cream sandwich, to go quickly, with the Chinatown branch open from 12 p.m."
Midnight Munchies
Midnight Munchies
4.3 (98 ratings)
332b Camberwell New Rd, London, SE5 0RW, United Kingdom
Dessert shopIce cream shop
Mentioned by Hot Dinners
The best ice cream in London (including delivery)
"This Camberwell business is all about sweet treats - namely cakes - but their ice cream menu is also worth a try including their specials - cornflake ice cream and watermelon sorbet. Delivery: Via their online shop andUberEats. Check Instagram for the latest info: @midnightmunchiesss"
Taiyakiya
Taiyakiya
4.3 (74 ratings)
20 Newport Ct, London, WC2H 7PR, United Kingdom
Dessert shopIce cream shop
Mentioned by The Infatuation
The Best Desserts In London (Right Now) - London
"This Chinatown spot isn’t the only place doing soft serve in London. But it is one of the only places I’ve found that does excellent soft serve with brown tapioca, and as someone who is very much addicted to boba, it’s a yes from me. There are four flavours of soft serve, vanilla, black sesame, rose lychee, and matcha - which you can choose to have in a taiyaki - a Japanese fish-shaped waffle cone - or in a cup."
Mentioned by The Infatuation
The Best Places To Eat Ice Cream - London
"In the buzz of Chinatown’s Newport Court, it can be hard to settle on just one ice cream spot. But sadly, one ice cream is the socially acceptable amount, so if you do pick one, pick this one. This little Japanese dessert shop specialises in taiyako - a fish-shaped cake filled with things like peanut butter and Nutella - which they even fill with things like their rose lychee soft serve."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Epping Forest

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