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Epping Forest is an area to the north of London, between Epping and Forest Gate. The forest itself covers around 4,000 acres and has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation. There are a number of towns within the Epping Forest area, including Buckhurst Hill, Epping, Loughton, Ongar, and Waltham Abbey. 

Epping Forest is the largest public open space in south Essex and London, and you’ll find the remains of two Iron Age forts here, as well as Roman settlements. The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross and St. Lawrence is the burial place of the last Anglo Saxon King of England, Harold II. Each year, a celebration called King Harold Day takes place to commemorate him.

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Parking in Epping Forest

There are plenty of options for parking in Epping Forest, with a number of council-run car parks available in a range of locations. 

You will find two car parks in Buckhurst Hill: 

You will find three car parks in Epping:

You will find eight car parks in Loughton: 

You will find three car parks in Ongar: 

And you will find three car parks in Waltham Abbey:

To pay for Epping Forest parking, you can use the MiPermit app which is available for iOS and Android. You can also use MiPermit to buy season tickets and parking permits for residents and visitors. 

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Public Transport

By Train: Epping Forest is serviced by the Overground line. 

By Bus: Several bus lines run through Epping Forest, including 13, 13A, 20, 381, 397, 549, 575, 804, and S13. 

By Underground: Epping Forest is serviced by the Central line. 


Disabled Parking in Epping Forest

You will find disabled parking available throughout Epping Forest. When using your blue badge, make sure to display your badge on the top of your dashboard so the expiry date can be seen from outside of your vehicle. 

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Epping Forest, see the Blue Badge Parking website


Overnight, Weekends & Bank Holidays

Parking in Epping Forest car parks is free on bank holidays, and is at a discount on Sundays. 

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FAQs

Where is Epping Forest located?

Epping Forest stretches from the town of Epping to the Forest Gate area, just north of London.  

What is there to do within Epping Forest? 

You will find cycling paths, walking trails, and spots to go horse riding. There are also places to go camping and stay in your caravan, as well as self-catering cottages for a relaxing weekend away. Be sure to check out the Epping Ongar Railway and the Epping Forest District Museum, or check out the bustling North Weald Market. You can even fly a Spitfire, Harvard, or Tiger month at the North Weald Airfield, then visit the North Weald Airfield Museum. 

How big is the forest? 

Epping Forest itself covers around 4,000 acres. It’s around 20km long, although no more than 4km wide at any point, so it’s a relatively narrow strip that stretches to the north just above London. The forest has woodland, rivers, grasslands, bogs, and ponds, and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation. 

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