Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge

Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge
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Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge is a unique timber-framed Tudor hunt standing built by Henry VIII in 1543. It has magnificent views of Epping Forest from its upper floors and permanent displays in its Tudor kitchen. Other displays include information on Tudor costumes, timber-framing and the history of Epping Forest.

Venue Type:

Museum, Historic house or home

 Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm. Open Bank Holidays (except Christmas Day). Opening subject to school parties and wedding bookings - please telephone to check.

 Admission charges

Free

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Fine Art, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Social History

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Big Draw gothic shadow puppets and the Wanstead story

  • 13 October 2016 6-8pm

Cut and create spooky shadow puppets inspired by gothic goings on, grottos and sad tales of family downfall in Wanstead Park.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Website

http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforestevents

Black History Month - Discover and draw Tudors

  • 25 October 2016 2-4pm

Discover the stories of ordinary Tudors described in historic sources as African or black. Help us decorate the Hunting Lodge with your drawings.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children

Website

http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforestevents

Tudor pyjama and welly party

  • 27 October 2016 6-9pm

Three spooky Tudor family activities at our 1543 hunt standing. Tudor snack mid- evening. Dress code optional: pyjamas and wellies. Bring additional clothing for a walk in the woods, weather permitting. Eight years plus. One adult per three children maximum. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

Admission

£15 per person

Website

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/museums-at-night-tudor-pyjama-and-welly-party-tickets-27122440951

Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge
Rangers Road
Chingford
London
Greater London
E4 7QH
England

Website

www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Local_history_and_heritage/Buildings_outside_the_City/hunting_lodge.htm

E-mail

epping.forest@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Telephone

Telephone during opening hours

020 8529 6681

Answerphone/school groups enquiries

020 8529 7090

All information is drawn from or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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