Queen Elizabeth I Hunting Lodge

Ranger's Road, Chingford, London E4.

Tel 020 8529 6681.

Was built as a Royal Hunting stand in 1543 for King Henry VIII and later used by Queen Elizabeth I. Look out for the markings carved into the wooden beams to keep the Witches away - a fascinating place. Queen Elizabeth was said to have been hunting in Epping Forest when she received news of the defeat of the Spanish Armarda, and returned to the lodge to feast that eveing.

Pole Hill

Rangers Road

Chingford

London E4

At 91m above sea level its one of the highest places in the county and one of the best views. An Obelisk marks the Greenwich Meridian. The Hill was also a site for Anti Aircraft weapons during WWII

Ambresbury Banks

Situated in Epping Forest

Off the Wake Arms Roundabout

On the way to Theydon Bois

An ancient StoneAge settlement (circa 650 BC) which is also believed to be the site where Queen Boudicca of the Iceni made her last stand against the Romans in AD61

Church Of The Holy Innocents
High Beech

Loughton

Situated in the heart of Epping forest and built in 1873 this is truly worth a visit - along with the associated nearby pubs

Epping Forest

Stretching From Wanstead to Epping

The forest where famous highwayman Dirk Turpin made his living. It spans 19km by 4km and contains a huge array of Flora and fauna including Deer, Badgers, Foxes, Bats etc

Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey

Essex

The original building was said to have been built ( by the latter King Harold)  as a shrine to keep 'The Miraculous Cross' which had been transported from Somerset in the early 11th Century and was said to possess magical powers to cure the sick and infirm. Sadly the Cross disappeared after the Abbey was later dissolved by Henry VIII in 1540. The grounds are also alleged to be where King Harold was buried after being killed in the Battle of Hastings