Epping Forest Heritage Trust

04/11/2026

Getting to Know about Epping Forest - Green Ride

The Green Ride runs north from the northeast corner of Chingford Plain through the centre of Fairmead to Almshouse Plain. There it turns east to Grimstons Ride and then continues on across Fairmead Bottom. This ride can then be followed right through the Forest to Epping Cricket Ground

It is said to have been created as a major ride in 1882, so that Queen Continued Victoria on her visit could drive through the length of the Forest north of Chingford - if she wished; she went no farther than High Beach! The Green Ride has sometimes been called Victoria's Ride.

📖 The above info about Green Ride is an excerpt from Ken Hoy's book 'Getting to Know Epping Forest'.

🗞️ The historical images and reference in the video is from the Guardian Series' article written by local historian Georgina Green, published on 7th May 2022, titled 'Recalling when Queen Victoria visited Epping Forest 140 years ago'.
Source: https://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/20120807.recalling-queen-victoria-visited-epping-forest-140-years-ago/

02/11/2026

Did you know that we are an Impact Partner of 1% for the Planet?

This partnership is intended to advance our impact in connecting people with 's heritage, ecology & culture, inspiring action to help conserve & protect it, while also engaging more businesses in supporting community-led environmental initiatives.

1% for the Planet is an accountability partner for businesses that are ready to reject business as usual and give back to impact partners making a difference around the globe. Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, their members have given hundreds of millions of dollars to environmental partners to date.

We are incredibly grateful from the amazing support from local businesses, a huge shout-out to: Gripvan , Unconform, KeepCup, Smiths.Design. Thank you!💚

To find out more, please visit: https://directories.onepercentfortheplanet.org/profile/epping-forest-heritage-trust

31/10/2026

Our Annual General Meeting 2026 will be held at 10.30 on Saturday, 14th November at Forest School.

If you're a member, we'd love to invite you to the AGM. It is your opportunity to hear about what your support has achieved in the last year, our plans for the future, share your views, ask questions and to meet the staff and Trustees.

We will also host a free public screening of The People's Emergency Briefing after the AGM.

To find out more about the AGM and the screening, please visit: https://efht.org.uk/about-us/agm-2026/

Our Annual General Meeting 2026 will be held on Saturday 14th November at Forest School, Snaresbrook, E17 9PY

17/10/2026

Join us in person for an engaging viewing of the People’s Emergency Briefing film National Emergency Briefing We will host this public screening after out Annual General Meeting.

📅 1.45pm, Saturday 14th Nov 2026
📍Forest School, Snaresbrook, E17 3PY

The People's Emergency Briefing is a 50-minute film about the impacts of climate change on the UK. Based on the talks of nine experts at a National Emergency Briefing in November 2025, the film was premiered in April 2026 and features these experts talking about the likely impacts, with reactions from members of the public and celebrities.

The film will be followed by a facilitated discussion about the implications of climate change for the Forest and the local community, and what we can do about it.

Please note that the film is not suitable for those under 16.

To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003354720899?aff=oddtdtcreator

16/10/2026

can't believe we are already in the middle of October!

The past couple of months has been a whirlwind for us. We met many wonderful groups and together, created many wholesome memories in the beautiful . And here are some of the photos from those moments.

A shout-out to the groups and communities that visited the Forest, created experiences, and helped to care for it together: from hands-on conservation to arts and crafts, from guided walks to storytelling and reflections, from food sharing to drawings, we love every bit of it. .sisters.in.nature .co

And we're looking forward to more collabs with many groups and communities of people! 💚

If you are a and are interested in connecting people with Epping Forest, please get in touch! We’d love to partner with you to create activities and events that work best for you.

🔗 Simply fill a short form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/SAsB6p8tqr



These collabs are part of the ‘Epping Forest Heritage For All’, a three year project delivered by Epping Forest Heritage Trust in partnership with Black Girls Hike - UK and Muslim Hikers . It is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by Epping Forest City of London

14/10/2026

What a pleasure to join the Epping Forest Community Lottery 2nd Anniversary Celebration earlier this week!

It was inspiring to hear stories from fellow good cause, make connections, and celebrate the wonderful impact lottery players have to the local communities. We are also delighted to share our learnings being part of the community lottery for the past two years.

Thank you Epping Forest District Council Epping Forest District Council Community and Wellbeing , and thank you to all who joined our community lottery. We are grateful for the positive impact you help to make! 💚

Find out more, or to join the community lottery, please visit: https://www.eppingforestcommunitylottery.co.uk/support/epping-forest-heritage-trust

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14/10/2026

Fantastic to be part of the Apple Day this year! Thank you The Copped Hall Trust for the amazing organisation. And thank you to all who visited us and chatted with us. It was wonderful to get connected and talked about our shared love for .

We'd like to say a big 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to everyone who came to our Family Apple Day on Sunday! We very much hope you enjoyed it.

Thank you too to all the stallholders and organisations, refreshments concessions, entertainers and classic car owners for your contributions to the day!

And, last but by no means least, thank you to all our volunteers who ensured that everything ran smoothly, from the planning stages to parking, from room stewarding to refreshments, from all the setting up to all the putting away - thank you! We couldn't do it without you!



Image: Andy Popperwell

10/10/2026

We are pleased to share that we have recently donated five boxes of archive material to The London Archives

The collection includes records of historic campaigns to protect , including those related to horse-riding in the Forest, as well as the building of M16/M25 in the 1970s and the M11 a decade later, alongside meeting minutes of our two predecessor organisations: the Friends of Epping Forest and the Epping Forest Centenary Trust.

Some of these materials will also inform an upcoming exhibition on the M11 protests being put on by the the Waltham Forest Archives.

These materials capture the dedication and collective efforts of countless volunteers over the decades, and provide a valuable record of longstanding community action to protect the Forest.

With a huge thank you also to the team of volunteers who spent many hours going through these materials to organise them ahead of the donation to the archives.

Thank you. 🌳

Photo 1-2: Peter, EFHT Chief Executive, handing over materials to London Archive
Photo 3: Peter delivering materials to Waltham Forest Archive for their M11 exhibition.

08/10/2026

We're excited that we are eligible for the Movement for Good Awards in this special draw to support animal and wildlife charities!

You can help us win £5,000 simply by nominating us! Nominations are free, take less than a minute, and each one gives us another chance to be selected in the special draw.

The more nominations we receive, the greater our chances. The nomination window this special draw is open for 14 days, from 5th October to 18th October. Your nomination will also help us to be selected in the random draws held throughout the year.

How to nominate:
1. Visit link: https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/animals-wildlife/
2. Search for Epping Forest Heritage Trust
Once you’ve nominated, please share the link with friends, family, and colleagues—every nomination counts.

🫶 Thank you so much in advance!

We could receive a £5,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

07/10/2026

Look forward to be part of the Apple Day this year! Visit us at our stall to chat with us, find out about our work, and many ways you can get involved. 🌳 💚

This coming weekend is our Family Apple Day!

Sunday 11 October
Gates open 11am
Last entry 4pm
Car park closes 5.15pm
Tickets in advance, online: £12
Tickets on the gate on the day: £15
Accompanied children and young people aged 18 and under, carers, and members of The Friends of The Copped Hall Trust: Free!

Come and celebrate everything apple at our Family Apple Day!
🍎 Bring along your garden apples for identification, marvel at the range of apples available, buy some apples you've perhaps not tried before, and help out with the juicing!
🍏 Explore the gardens and grounds and parts of the mansion, including the cellars and stables. There are no guided tours, but Room Stewards will happily answer any questions you may have and there'll be a 10 minute introductory video running all day in the hallway.
🍎 Our extensive second hand book shop will be open, plants and seasonal produce will be on sale in the Walled Garden (please bring your own bags - thank you!) and the Copped Hall Shop will also be open for books about Copped Hall, gifts and souvenirs.
🍏 Entertainment including Chingford Morris Men, Harlow Brass Band, children's entertainers, our straw castle for children of all ages, a small display of classic cars and you may see the Georgians during the day, from Royal Living History.
🍎 There'll be a wide variety of craft and charity stalls, both local, national and animal welfare, exhibitions and displays, and homemade and homegrown produce for sale.
🍏 Choose from a wide range of refreshments: tea, coffee, Copped Hall homemade cakes and plated lunches; the Copped Hall licensed bar will be open, also serving low- and no-alcohol beers; Shaw's Butchers of Chingford's barbecue will be sizzling; icecream van; mobile coffee van.

There's something for everyone - we look forward to welcoming you!

For full details and link for tickets, click on the Facebook Event Family Apple Day or visit the Ticketsource website and search for Copped Hall events.



The Copped Hall Trust is a Registered Charity No.1065569/0
All profits from this event will go towards the continuing restoration of Copped Hall.