Epping, a Civil Parish and Market Town in the Epping Forest District of the English County of Essex
The market town of Epping in the Epping Forest District of the English County of Essex is also a civil parish. It is 3 miles northeast of Loughton, 5 miles south of Harlow and 11 miles north-west of Brentwood.
Despite being the end station of the Central Line of the London Underground, it has maintained its rustic ambience mainly because it is set amidst working farmlands and the Epping Forest. It has also kept its weekly Monday market that dates back to 1253 and preserves many timeworn buildings, several of which are Grade I and II listed buildings.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Epping
The High Street is the centre of shopping activity in the village. It is lined with independent shops ranging from supermarkets, fashion and clothing stores, produce merchants, as well as service establishments such as banks, hairdressers and the like. Most of the restaurants and other eating establishments in the village are also found along High Street. A weekly Monday market still draws a crowd from the surrounding villages and towns.
Things to See and Do in Epping
This town, as it is today, is the choice town of residence by people whose employment is in London.Notable buildings in modern day town would be the District Council’s Office with its clock tower. This building was designed to create balance to the High Street with the St John’s Church tower in the middle and the Gothic Revival water tower built in 1872 at the southern end of the street. The town centre along the High Street area is earmarked as a conservation area.
A visit to this area is also highly recommended. It is a wonderful place to experience nature and for activities such as hiking, cycling, horse riding and mountain biking.