Hotels near Epping Forest
Brook Hotels have two hotels near Epping Forest in Essex.
Whitehall Hotel, Dunmow
is 20.3 miles from Epping Forest.
Red Lion Hotel, Colchester
is 40 miles from Epping Forest.
Epping Forest
Epping Forest in the south-east of England is the largest public open space in the
London area at 6,100 acres. Epping Forest stretches between Forest Gate in the south
and Epping in the north and the diverse landscape of Epping Forest features areas
of historic woodland, green lanes, ancient trees, grassy plains, rivers and ponds.
Two thirds of Epping Forest have being designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest
and a Special Area of Conservation, containing a range of natural habitats that
have developed over a period of more than 1,000 years and now rich in wildlife and
history.
Brook Hotels have two Epping Forest hotels, the
Whitehall Hotel
in Dunmow and the
Red Lion Hotel
in Colchester.
Trees in Epping Forest
Epping Forest is internationally renowned for its ancient pollarded trees - mainly
Oak, Beech and Hornbeam, which are many hundreds of years old.
Flowers in Epping Forest
There is also a diverse range of flowers to be found in Epping Forest - over 650
plant species including Trefoil, Red Campion, Oxeye Daisy, Knapweed, Fleabane, Bluebells,
Petty Whin, Spiny Restharrow and Pepper Saxifrage.
Birds in Epping Forest
Many birds can be seen around Epping Forest such as Woodpeckers, Skylarks and Tree
Creepers. Epping Forest is an ideal spot for bird watchers and nature lovers.
Walking and Recreation in Epping Forest
Epping Forest is a popular recreation area and used for a wide range of activities
including walking, running, cycling, motor cycling, mountain biking, fishing, horse
riding, orienteering, model aeroplane flying, cricket and golf.
There are a wide range of events which regularly take place in Epping Forest, such
as guided walks, cycle rides, craft activities, heritage events, art exhibitions
and open air theatre performances, making it a great place for the whole family.
Stay at a Brook Hotel, either the
Whitehall Hotel
in Dunmow, or the
Red Lion Hotel
in Colchester, superb 3 star Epping Forest hotels. Click on the 'brochure' links
below for more information about these two hotels near Epping Forest.
Hotels Near Epping Forest...
Whitehall Hotel
Whitehall Hotel
Church End
Broxted
Dunmow
near Stansted
Essex
CM6 2BZ
Phone:
+44 (0)1279 850603
Fax:
+44 (0)1279 850385
Red Lion Hotel
Red Lion Hotel
High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1DJ
Phone:
+44 (0)1206 577986
Fax:
+44 (0)1206 578207