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There’s only 1 week until schools break up for the summer holidays and our activity programme is booking up fast.
Many of the activities have only a few spaces left, so book now to avoid missing out.
There’s something to keep all the kids (and adults) busy this summer from arts workshops, meet the animals and multi-sports to baking workshops.
What’s On brochure
Jam packed with fun activities for everyone, the latest brochure has details of every event, workshop and activity happening across the district until the end of September.
- Download the ‘What’s On’ in Epping Forest brochure
Pick up a hard copy of the brochure from:
- Epping Forest District Council Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ
- Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
- The Limes Community Centre, Limes Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5LP
- All libraries in the district
Play in the Park
Play in the Park is all about playing games and having fun outdoors.
The Play in the Park team will bring a range of sports equipment and arts and crafts resources for children and their parents/carers to enjoy together and organise activities and games.
No need to book, just drop in at any time.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Check the details below to see when Play in the Park will be at a park near you.
Free of charge.
Abridge
Supported by Lambourne Parish Council
Abridge Village Hall Field, 39 Ongar Rd, Abridge, RM4 1UH
- Wednesday 27 July: 10am to 12noon
- Wednesday 3 August: 10am to 12noon
- Wednesday 10 August: 10am to 12noon
Buckhurst Hill
Supported by Buckhurst Hill Parish Council
Hornbeam Road Recreation Ground, (near Newton Court), Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6JT
- Wednesday 27 July: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Wednesday 3 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Wednesday 10 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Wednesday 17 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Wednesday 24 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Chigwell
Supported by Chigwell Parish Council
Chigwell Station Green, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6NT
- Friday 29 July: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Friday 12 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Friday 26 August: 10am to 12noon
Chigwell Row Recreation Ground, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6EZ
- Monday 1 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Monday 22 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Limes Farm Green (next to the Limes Centre), Chigwell, IG7 5LP
- Friday 5 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Wednesday 24 August: 10am to 12noon
Epping
Supported by Epping Town Council
Stonards Hill, Epping, CM16 6SP
- Monday 25 July: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Monday 8 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Monday 15 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Supported by Epping Upland Parish Council
Epping Playing Fields (Doorstep Green) Epping Green, CM16 6QJ
- Friday 29 July: 10am to 12noon
- Friday 19 August: 10am to 12noon
Loughton
Supported by Loughton Town Council
Roding Valley Recreation Ground (near Tennis Courts), 194 Roding Rd, Loughton, IG10 3LQ
- Tuesday 26 July: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 2 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 9 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 16 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Jessel Green, Jessel Drive, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2EQ
- Thursday 28 July: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Thursday 4 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Thursday 11 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Thursday 18 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Thursday 25 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Nazeing
Supported by Nazeing Parish Council
Elizabeth Close Play Area, Nazeing, EN9 2HX
- Tuesday 23 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
North Weald
Supported by North Weald Bassett Parish Council
Queens Hall Community Centre (playing field), The Pavilions, School Green Ln, North Weald, CM16 6EY
- Tuesday 9 August: 10am to 12noon
Thornwood Common Playing Field, Parish Hall, Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood, CM16 6NB
- Friday 12 August: 10am to 12noon
Ongar
Supported by Ongar Town Council
Shelley Park, St Peters Avenue, Ongar, CM5 0BT
- Thursday 28 July: 10am to 12noon
- Thursday 11 August: 10am to 12noon
Jubilee Park Pavilion, Love Lane, Chipping Ongar, Ongar CM5 9BL
- Thursday 4 August: 10am to 12noon
- Thursday 18 August: 10am to 12noon
Supported by Moreton, Bobbingworth and the Lavers Parish Council
Bobbingworth Nature Reserve, Moreton Bridge, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LL
- Tuesday 16 August: 10am to 12noon
Roydon
Supported by Roydon Parish Council
Roydon Playing Fields, Occupation Lane, Roydon, CM19 5HL
- Friday 5 August: 10am to 12noon
- Friday 19 August: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Waltham Abbey
Supported by Waltham Abbey Town Council
Town Mead Leisure Park, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JH
- Tuesday 26 July: 10am to 12noon
- Monday 1 August: 10am to 12noon
- Monday 8 August: 10am to 12noon
- Monday 15 August: 10am to 12noon
- Monday 22 August: 10am to 12noon
Epping Forest Inclusion Project
This project runs a dedicated holiday programme for children and young people with SEND.
Activities are suitable for all ages (unless stated) and cater for a wide range of needs. Siblings and parents are also welcome to join in with some of the activities.
If you’d like to know more about the Epping Forest Inclusion Project, contact Will Fordham, Disability Engagement Officer
- Email wfordham@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
- Follow on Facebook @EppingForestDisabilityForum
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