This week on the map
Find the places mentioned in this edition. The outline includes the forest and its neighbouring towns.
The places in this edition, at a glance.
Shops, cafés, restaurants & pubs
Local finds and changes around the forest.
Epping Bean
Local findEpping
A cafe trading as Epping Bean is trading on the High Street.
Source: Food Standards Agency register
Kaspas Desserts
Local findLoughton
The dessert parlour chain Kaspas has a branch on the High Road.
Source: Food Standards Agency register
Left and Right Play Cafe
Local findChingford
A cafe with a children's play area is trading on Hatch Lane.
Source: Food Standards Agency register
Koh Lanta Thai Restaurant
Local findBuckhurst Hill
A Thai restaurant is trading on Station Way.
Source: Food Standards Agency register
Lot 14
Local findTheydon Bois
A restaurant trading as Lot 14 is trading on Forest Drive.
Source: Food Standards Agency register
Magazin Romanesc
Local findWoodford Green
A Romanian grocery is trading on Chigwell Road.
Source: Food Standards Agency register
Lee Valley Farm Park
Local findWaltham Abbey
The farm park on Stubbins Hall Lane has a cafe serving visitors.
Source: Food Standards Agency register
Le Mahzen Chocolatier
Local findSouth Woodford
A chocolatier is trading on the High Road.
Source: Food Standards Agency register
Karak Chaii
Local findLeyton
A tea and chai spot is trading on the High Road.
Source: Food Standards Agency register
Majestic Wines
Local findWanstead
A branch of the wine merchant Majestic is trading on the High Street.
Source: Food Standards Agency register
Kumba Buffet & Restaurant
Local findWalthamstow
A buffet restaurant is trading on Hoe Street.
Source: Food Standards Agency register
Road closures & access
Things that might affect getting around the forest.
Water main works continue around Loughton
Ongoing roadworksLoughton
The multi-year project to replace Loughton's water mains continues to move between streets in the town and is expected to run into 2027, so expect further closures and diversions as it goes.
Source: Thames Water: High Beech, Loughton mains replacement
Events in the forest
What's on this week.
No events listed this week
No events are included in this edition. Check organisers’ listings for upcoming dates.
The forest's grazing cattle
Epping Forest's conservation-grazing cattle move around the forest through the year.
Where the cattle are grazing
Moved this weekSewardstone
The forest's grazing cattle have moved to a new area close to Sewardstone.
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