Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Epping Forest

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Epping Forest

Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
4.6 (33306 ratings)4.5 (21412 ratings)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
20 Deans Yd, Westminster, London, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
ChurchSights & LandmarksAbbeyAnglican churchReligious institutionArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by EncoreTickets.co.uk
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"Throughout its history, the abbey has been home to every coronation since 1066 and has seen sixteen royal weddings, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Visitors to the abbey can take in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Poets Corner, as well as pay their respects to leading British cultural figures including Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton and Geoffrey Chaucer. With more than a million people visiting Westminster Abbey each year, it’s a great place to explore some of the greatest moments in British culture."
Mentioned by We Dream of Travel Blog
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"Another iconic London building, Westminster Abbey is a royal church and UNESCO World Heritage site with over 1000 years of history. But it’s the stunning exterior and well placed red phone boxes that make this one of the most Instagrammable places in London!. Walk away from Westminster Abbey to the corner of Tothill Road where you’ll find red phone boxes gracing each side."
Mentioned by London for Free
Historic Churches
"The Abbey was built by Edward the Confessor, and William the Conqueror was crowned in it on Christmas Day 1066. Thousands of people are buried, or have their ashes interred, in it. Many others have plaques."
The Shard
The Shard
4.6 (25668 ratings)4 (97 ratings)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform.
32 London Bridge St, London, SE1 9SG, United Kingdom
LandmarkSights & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
Mentioned by standard.co.uk
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"If unparalleled views are what you’re after, you’ll find them at the Shard’s Shangri-La hotel. Stretching 306 metres into the sky, the Shard is London’s tallest building and the Shangri-La occupies floors 34 to 52. With Borough Market, the Globe, Tate Modern and the Tower Bride close by, your days will easily fill with sightseeing but the hotel's rooms, with views across the city, will easily lure you back come nightfall – as will the hotel’s restaurant, Ting, which offers tasting menus starting from £55."
Mentioned by Greta's Travels
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"The Shard has one of the most beautiful and photogenic views over London (if you manage to go on a sunny day, unlike the one when I went and snapped the photo below). My advice for visiting The Shard is to go enjoy the view from the cocktail bar, instead of the viewing floor. As you can imagine cocktails are expensive, however they are only a couple pounds more expensive than the entry ticket to the viewing deck."
Tower of London
Tower of London
4.6 (73731 ratings)4.5 (58770 ratings)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
St Katharine's & Wapping, London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by The Points Guy UK
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"The Tower of London is one of the top tourist activities in London and a great one for families. This is where you’ll see the Crown Jewels and tour the tower with a yeoman warder. The Tower may be better suited for older children, but younger children will enjoy playing make-believe in this real-life castle and fortress."
Mentioned by Touropia
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"Now home to the British Crown Jewels, the Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror in 1078. It served as a prison from 1100 to the mid twentieth century. This has led to the phrase “sent to the Tower”, meaning imprisoned."
Mentioned by London 4 days itinerary
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"The Tower Of London is an iconic London stop so make sure to see it during your 4 day London itinerary. Skip The Line At The Tower Of London And Crown Jewels and buy advance tickets here!"
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
4.7 (108922 ratings)4.5 (34361 ratings)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
Tower Bridge Rd, London, SE1 2UP, United Kingdom
BridgeSights & LandmarksObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Montcalm Royal London City Blog
Gaze the city’s silhouette from London Skyline
"Tower Bridge is one part of the London skyline that isn’t always visible and only at certain viewpoints will you catch a glimpse. As Tower Bridge is a lot lower to the ground than the other buildings, it is easily hidden amount surrounding structures. However, that hasn’t stopped it becoming one of the key elements of the iconic image."
Mentioned by Finding the Universe
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"Definitely up there as one of my favourite bridges in the world, Tower Bridge is marvellous to photograph both during the day…. … and at night, as a long exposure. It’s also good from both sides of the river, although if you go to the south bank then you can frame it with the Tower of London as well, which is nice."
Mentioned by Luxury Columnist
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"Inside Tower Bridge, there’s also a spectacular Glass Floor Walkway from which to admire the views. Take a break at one of the great places to eat near Tower Bridge afterwards. Best shot: from the South side of the river just past the bridge – or on the bridge itself whilst there’s no road traffic."
Palace of Westminster
Palace of Westminster
4.5 (2475 ratings)4.5 (15432 ratings)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer.
Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"A visit here is a journey to the heart of UK democracy. The Houses of Parliament are officially called the Palace of Westminster, and its oldest part is 11th-century Westminster Hall, one of only a few sections that survived a catastrophic 1834 fire. The rest is mostly a neo-Gothic confection built over 36 years from 1840. The palace's most famous feature is its clock tower, Elizabeth Tower (but better known as Big Ben), covered in scaffolding until restoration works are finished in 2021."
Mentioned by London 5 days itinerary
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"A visit to London is not complete without a trip to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Quick Tip: Big Ben is the name of the bell inside the clock tower. The tower is actually known as the Elizabeth Tower."
Kneller Gardens
Kneller Gardens
4.5 (597 ratings)4.5 (16 ratings)
Meadway, Twickenham, TW2 6PH, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksGardens
Golden Hinde
Golden Hinde
4.4 (1032 ratings)4.5 (503 ratings)
Actors in period costume inhabit this copy of the first English vessel to circumnavigate the globe.
St Mary Overie's Dock, Cathedral St, London SE1 9DE, United Kingdom
MuseumSights & LandmarksShipsSpecialty MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Regent St
Regent St
4.9 (112 ratings)4.5 (1531 ratings)
Well-known street for shopping featuring sophisticated flagship stores & international retailers.
London, UK
Notable streetSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by A Complete Guide of London | The Shaftesbury Hotels Collection Blog
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"If you’re familiar with a Monopoly board then you’ll know that Regent Street is a slightly more upmarket area than Oxford Street in which you can spend some money. Tourists to London in particular will appreciate the upscale high street designers and labels that you’ll find here, including Banana Republic and Liberty. This area is also where London’s main Apple Store is and where people queue for hours anytime there is an updated product set for launch."
Mentioned by UniAcco
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"The best that the West End has to offer, in terms of shopping, is located on Regent Street. Brands like Anthropologie, Liberty, Hamleys and Apple are available, as well as many other internationally-renowned shops. You can also find second-to-none restaurants, hotels, art galleries and even spas."
Waterloo Station
Waterloo Station
4.2 (1307 ratings)4 (287 ratings)
A vast marble arch fronts the UK's largest train station, for links to the South West and the Tube.
Waterloo Rd, London, SE1 8SW, United Kingdom
Train stationSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Travel and Destinations
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"Waterloo has some great platforms to get Tube/subway photographs. This picture was from the Bakerloo platform which has a nice bendy platform. Try waiting for people to go and set your shutter speed a bit slow for some motion."
St Clement Danes Church
St Clement Danes Church
4.6 (357 ratings)4.5 (112 ratings)
Sir Christopher Wren-designed CofE church, on a Strand traffic island, with Royal Air Force links.
Central Church of the Royal Air Force, Strand, London WC2R 1DH, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Visit London
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"Located on an island in the middle of the bustling Strand, St Clement Danes Church church offers an oasis of calm. Explore the famous London church, whose bells are mentioned in the traditional Oranges and Lemons nursery rhyme, and hear them ring out across the City of London several times a day. Reconsecrated as the Central Church of the Royal Air Force in 1958, the church is also home to books of remembrance and more than 1,000 RAF badges."
Mentioned by Delve Into Europe
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"St Clement Danes church is one of the best-known churches in Westminster, London. It’s a fine white Baroque building with a prominent spire on a traffic island in the Strand, close to the Royal Courts of Justice. It’s famous for the nursery rhyme ‘Oranges and lemons ring the bells of St Clement’s’, and it’s not the only church in our list to get a mention in."

Best Gelato in Epping Forest

Paul A. Young Fine Chocolates
Paul A. Young Fine Chocolates
4.5 (268 ratings)
Chic, purple-fronted boutique selling cutting-edge, innovative chocolates from a British artisan.
143 Wardour St, London, W1F 8WA, United Kingdom
Chocolate shopCandy storeGift shopIce cream shop
Mentioned by London 4 days itinerary
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"A short walk from Carnaby Street, have a browse through the unique shops, cross through Soho Park and have a quick glance at Sir Paul McCartney’s office, then indulge in a chili pepper hot chocolate at Paul A Young’s Chocolaterie. The thick and decadent drink is a hefty 5 quid but deemed the best hot cocoa in all of London."
Darlish Ice Cream
Darlish Ice Cream
4.7 (122 ratings)
3b Christopher Place, St Albans, AL3 5DQ, United Kingdom
Ice cream shop
Mentioned by olivemagazine
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"Darlish, the Persian ice cream specialists, set up shop under the gaze of St Albans’ medieval Clock Tower in spring 2018, bursting onto the scene with a clever seasonal special – hot cross bun ice-cream sandwiches. All the ice cream is made by hand in St Albans, and it sits in creamy mounds under silver domes on the countertop. On the wall behind, blackboards spell out the day’s flavours: try floral orange blossom studded with pistachios and apricot, aromatic coconut and cardamom, or sweet cream and sour cherry."
Crosstown Marylebone - Vegan Doughnuts, Ice Cream, Cookies & Coffee
Crosstown Marylebone - Vegan Doughnuts, Ice Cream, Cookies & Coffee
4.6 (176 ratings)
Petite shop providing gourmet donuts with vegan options, plus espresso in an all-white, sleek space.
5-6 Picton Pl, London, W1U 1BL, United Kingdom
Donut shopBakeryCafeCoffee shopIce cream shopVegetarian cafe and deli
Mentioned by Hotspot-Hunter
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"Soft and dense like cake, full of banana flavour – in the dough and icing – plus a filling of chunky cherry compote all the way round, Crosstown’s new banana cake doughnut is now an unmisseable part of the range."

Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Epping Forest

Queen's House
Queen's House
4.5 (1524 ratings)4.5 (281 ratings)
16th century mansion now used to display items from the National Maritime Museum's collection.
Romney Rd, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF, United Kingdom
MuseumSights & LandmarksArt galleryWedding venueArchitectural BuildingsArt Museums
Mentioned by Dreams in Heels - Travel and Lifestyle Blog by a Latina Abroad
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"Known as Queen’s House due to its connection with Anne, Queen of Denmark, the Queen’s House Greenwich is a spectacular backdrop for photos. The 17th century home is a stark white, which really pops against the manicured green lawns and (sometimes) blue skies. The gardens themselves are a playground if you’re looking to capture some brilliant blooms."
Mentioned by Architectour Guide
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"Inigo Jones had recently completed Banqueting House with much success. The pristine white building was a big contrast within the darkened brick structures around Whitehall. Anne of Denmark commissioned Inigo Jones to design her new home in Greenwich (an area long associated with British monarchy)."
Mentioned by Delve Into Europe
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"The Queen’s House is one of the main things to see in Greenwich, London. It’s located next to the National Maritime Museum, and close to the other Greenwich attractions including the Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark. The Queen’s House is the first Classical building in Britain."
Turner's House (Sandycombe Lodge)
Turner's House (Sandycombe Lodge)
4.6 (129 ratings)4.5 (23 ratings)
40 Sandycoombe Rd, St Margarets, Twickenham TW1 2LR, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkMuseumsArt MuseumsHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Bankside Gallery
Bankside Gallery
4.4 (165 ratings)4.5 (44 ratings)
Charity-based art showcase on the Thames Path selling watercolour paintings and print artworks.
48 Hopton St, London, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArts organizationBook storeArt Museums
Mentioned by Museum Hack
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"The Bankside Gallery in London was opened in 1980 by Her Majesty, the Queen. The public gallery, located near the Thames, houses the Royal Watercolour Society and Royal Society of Painter Printmakers. The gallery displays rotating exhibits focused on modern watercolours and prints."

Best Pancakes in Epping Forest

My Old Dutch
My Old Dutch
4.2 (2914 ratings)
Traditional Dutch snacks and pancakes in narrow cafe with hanging delft plates and wooden tables.
131-132 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6PS, United Kingdom
Pancake restaurantIce cream shopRestaurant
Treatz Dessert Parlour
Treatz Dessert Parlour
4 (268 ratings)
5 Jamestown Rd, London, NW1 7BW, United Kingdom
Dessert shopBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopIce cream shopPancake restaurant
Lemon Witch
Lemon Witch
4.4 (147 ratings)
115 The Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PG, United Kingdom
CrêperiePancake restaurant
Mentioned by squaremeal.co.uk
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"Our imaginative menu consists of sweet and savoury crepes, American pancakes, freakshakes, milkshakes and unique hot drinks . We can also cater for a variet ..."

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