Epping Forest news

Family enjoying Wanstead Park near The Temple

​Family enjoying The Temple in Wanstead Park in summer

2013 events diary now available

We now have our full events diary available for 2013(8mb). Find out what's going on in the Forest, what activities you might get involved in, what to see and where to go. Or we have a copy of just the events programme(4.3mb) here for your convenience.

What's New in Epping Forest

'What's New' is Epping Forest's monthly newsletter, which includes an ecology update to reflect the seasonal changes in the Forest, news updates, and details for the month's forthcoming events.

The latest edition of What's New (813kb) can be downloaded here.

 

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​Bluebells in spring, Chalet Wood, Wanstead Park

Epping Forest Newsletter - Forest Focus

 This free publication is produced three times a year. If you would like to be added to the mailing list please telephone the Warren office on 020 8532 1010 or email epping.forest@cityoflondon.gov.uk.  

  You can download the last four editions of Forest Focus below:

Winter in Bury Wood

​Winter in Bury Wood

​Epping Forest’s press releases

You can click on the links below to view the full news release

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Awarded in 2011/2012 and 2013 at The Temple and Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge and 2013 at The View

Illyria Open Air Theatre performances planned for this summer at The Temple in Wanstead Park

You can find out the details of these exciting perfomances and how to book your tickets here.

Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme awarded to Epping Forest Centres

Visit England's Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme has been awarded to The Temple and Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge for the second time and The View (which opened last year) for the first time, following their visits to the Forest Centres in February 2013. These centres are now graded as top quality visitor attractions. 

The community room at The View is available for adult and childrens parties 

You can find out more information in this community room booking document (140kb)

A new woodland for Upshire

The City of London Corporation are delighted to have acquired 30 acres of land at Horseshoe Hill, Upshire, adjacent to Sergeants Green and Oxleys Wood in July 2012. You can find out more information on the Gifford Wood Appeal page.

Gifford Wood Appeal at Epping Forest is part of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal www.thelordmayorsappeal.org .

What did Green to Gold do?

Please take a few minutes to look at some of the inspiring events and activities which took place last summer as part of the Green to Gold campaign. 

The Branching Out Project

Our exciting five year Heritage Lottery funded project aims to bring the past to life and help preserve the Forest for future enjoyment. You can find out more by visiting the Branching Out page.

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Published:
13 March 2012
Last Modified:
16 May 2013

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