Visiting Information
Telephone Enquiries can be made on 01277 365200 on days when we are open.
Talking Timetable available on all other times.
Parking Limited free parking is available at both Ongar and North Weald. There is also a public car park 200yards towards the town in Ongar (next to Sainsburys). This is free on Sundays.
Toilets Ladies and Gentlemens toilets are available at Ongar. Baby change can be accomodated in the Ladies. Unisex toilet facility at North Weald.
Visitors with disabilities We are able to accomodate visitors in wheelchairs. Please make yourself known to a member of staff if you require further assistance.
Prams & pushchairs These can be stored in the Guards carriage when travelling. Please speak to a member of staff to make appropriate arrangements.
Dogs Well controlled dogs are welcome on our railway. No extra charge.
Food and drink The Buffer Stop (Ongar) and The Passing Loop (North Weald) sell hot and cold drinks and snacks. In the summer months you may like to picnic on the lawn at Ongar. There are a number of pubs and restaurants in Ongar and North Weald, and a pub at Coopersale - although passengers cannot alight here, you may wish to travel by car.
Photography and videography. We encourage you to use your camera and video for personal use. We also accomodate requests for commercial filming. Please ask a member of staff for further information.
Lost property Any items left at the railway will be stored for a limited time. Please contact 01277 366616 if you have lost something.
Cash machines Cash machines are located in Ongar High Street and superstores (approx 400yards) and at. Please note that at present we do not have facilities to accept credit and debit card payments.
Recycling and the environment We at the Epping Ongar Railway are very aware of the environment in which we operate and will endeavour to maintain our Eco system and its balance with nature. It is with this in mind we try our hardest whenever possible, not to disturb the wildlife that resides along our railway, which maintains a balance of co-existence for all of us to enjoy. We also make a concious effort to recycling our waste materials wherever possible.