Hainault Forest
National forest in Epping Forest
Address: Hainault Forest Country Park IG7 4QN, United Kingdom
Phone: nan
Region: Epping Forest
Nearest station: Grange Hill (1.98 miles)
Rated: 4.6/5 on Google.
Opening Times
Monday: | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
Tuesday: | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
Wednesday: | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
Thursday: | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
Friday: | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
Saturday: | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
Sunday: | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
About Hainault Forest
- 🌳 Hainault Forest offers a lovely outdoor space with two cafes, a children’s play area, and a small petting zoo.
- 🚶♀️ The forest and lake are perfect for long walks and there are opportunities for painting classes or woodwork workshops.
- 💰 The new cafe is modern but a bit pricey, yet the coffee made by an older lady is highly recommended.
- 🐶 Dogs are welcome in the park, making it ideal for dog walkers.
- 🗑️ One downside mentioned is that when it’s busy, the bins can overflow and attract wasps and bugs.
- 👼 The park provides good toilet facilities including a complete wet room for disabled guests.
- 💚 Visitors appreciate the vastness of Hainault Forest with its pretty lake and green gardens offering views of London city buildings.
- 🦁 There is also a small animal zoo that children enjoy playing at, adding to the fun experience in the forest.
- 💡 Recent improvements include attractions such as a cafe restaurant, glass blowing, pottery making, art studio, and more.
- ⭐ The farm within the park has free entry while kids love the safe and secure playground.
Options: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Hiking, Dogs allowed, Picnic tables, Public toilet, Good for kids, Good for kids birthday, Kid-friendly hikes
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