Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge

Located in Epping Forest this timber-framed hunting grandstand was built for Henry VII in 1543. It still stands overlooking the hunting field for which it was designed and attracts visitors from all over the world.

Henry VII commissioned the grandstand to be built so he could watch and participate in deer hunting, however, it is unclear as to whether the King ever ventured into the forest. It is thought that his daughter Elizabeth I used the building, and legend has it that she once rode her horse up to the top of the grandstand.

Today the hunting grandstand hosts family events and activities. Visitors to Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge can step back in time as they visit the Tudor kitchen and the King's shooting gallery while surveying the breathtaking ancient woodlands that surround the building.

The lodge is open On Saturdays and Sundays 1pm till 4pm from October 1st to April 30th. From May 1st to September 30 the lodge is open from 1pm to 5pm Wednesday to Friday and 11am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Find out more about Epping Forest or call 020 8529 6681.

How to get there

The closest tube station is a short walk away at Buckhurst Hill, the closest main line railway station is at Chingford, train from Liverpool Street station take around 25 minutes to reach Chingford.

If travelling by bus the 179, 212, 397 and 444 serve Chingford main line station.