Local Attractions
As if travelling up and down the Epping Ongar line isn't enough, passengers may also like to explore some other local attractions. This page details places of interest located nearby the Epping Ongar Railway which passengers may enjoy visiting.
All information is correct as of 28/12/07
Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker
Location:A128 Chipping Ongar to Brentwood road at Kelvedon Hatch.
Opening hours: Mar 1st-Oct 31st, Open every day. Weekdays 10-4, Weekends and Bank Holidays 10-5. Nov 1st-Feb28/29th Thurs-Sun 10-4
Admission: Adults £6.50, Children (5-16) £4.50, Family (2+2) £16
The biggest and deepest cold war bunker open to the public in southeast England! Witness the three lives of the bunker starting with its role as an RAF ROTOR Station, then a brief period as a civil defence centre through to its most recent life as a Regional Government HQ. Designed for up to 600 military and civilian personnel - possibly even the Prime Minister - with their collective task being to organise the survival of the population in the awful aftermath of a nuclear war.
Greensted Log Church
Location: Greensted Road, Ongar
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Admission: Free. (Donation pot in church)
The oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century. A beautiful little church with Tudor chancel and crusaders grave. Tolpuddle Martyrs settled here after their pardon.
North Weald Airfield and Airfield Museum
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North Weald Airfield was established in 1916, was in front line service during the Battle of Britain and is still very active, not only being used for aviation, but also a wide range of other sporting and leisure activities. It also hosts the UK's largest open air market, every Saturday. North Weald Airfield boasts some of the best aviation facilities in Eastern England, with it's long tarmac runways, engineering services for all types of both historic and contemporary aircraft and its excellent volunteer fire service.
The Airfield museum is housed in the former RAF North Weald Station Office. It is adjacent to what was the main entrance to this former Battle of Britain Fighter Station. The museum sets out to tell the story of a famous airfield that has protected London during two world wars. The story is told in displays, with photographs, artefacts and personal memories.
The Essex Way (Infomation available by clicking here or here)
Location: map available by clicking here
Open all year, no admission.
The Essex Way is a long-distance path stretching right across the County of Essex from Epping in the south-west to the port of Harwich in the north-east. Following footpaths and ancient green lanes it covers a distance of 81 miles. The path leads you through ancient woodlands, open farmland, tree-lined river valleys and leafy green lanes, unveiling historic towns and villages along the way.
Epping Forest
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Admission: Free
A variety of activies are offered inculding horse riding, rambling, cycling and model aeroplane flying.
Epping Forest District Museum
Location:39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex
Opening hours: Monday 2pm - 5pm, Tuesday 12noon - 5pm, Friday 2pm - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm (1 May to 30 September)
Admission: Free at the above times
The museum tells the story of the people who have lived and worked in this part of west Essex from the earliest inhabitants to the present. Housed in a building dating to 1520. The Museum offers something for all the family, with plenty of gallery trails and hands on activities for kids.