Woodford

Woodford combines well-maintained green spaces, extensive woodland paths and distinctive reminders of the area's history. For a London trip combining walks, nature and cultural discoveries, the surrounding area offers various points of interest: Woodford Green lies in the central part of Epping Forest and has been held in trust as part of the forest since 1882. At the same time, designated natural areas and listed buildings shape the character of the surroundings.

Green spaces, paths and active experiences

Woodford Green is an area of well-maintained grassland. Its connection with Epping Forest provides access to a network of more than 284 kilometres of paths. Those who prefer a shorter route will find space at Ray Park for walking the dog and enjoying leisurely strolls through the park and along the River Roding. The park also includes tennis courts and a full-size football pitch. For a longer route on foot or by bicycle, the James Leal Centre is suitable as the starting or finishing point of a tour along the Roding Valley Way. Woodford Golf Club in Woodford Green welcomes visitors; during the week, it is usually possible to play 9 or 18 holes, subject to restrictions on playing times. This makes it possible to view leisurely walks, sporting activities and a round of golf as different components of a day, without reducing the landscape to a single use.

Woodford Green and Woodford Wells

The Woodford Green and Woodford Wells Conservation Areas were designated in 1970. They developed along a woodland path that is now the A104 and are characterised by long, natural open spaces, old trees and ponds. Both Conservation Areas lie on a ridge 60 metres above sea level. The land slopes gently down to the River Lea in the east and the River Roding in the west. In addition, Claybury Woods and Park covers more than 70 hectares. This includes an 18-hectare area of ancient oak and hornbeam woodland; the woodland area also contains English bluebells, old trees and fungi.

Listed places and local history

Among the area's distinctive buildings and memorial sites is Church of All Saints' in Inmans Row, Woodford Green, a Grade II listed building. The Castle Hotel on High Road in Woodford Green is also a Grade II listed building and dates from the early 19th century. Here, the name refers to the historic building, not to a statement about current accommodation options. The Obelisk Opposite Number 1 is a small obelisk made of Portland stone, probably dating from the 19th century, and was restored in 1977. The Woodford Green War Memorial is a Grade II listed First World War memorial from 1920 and was designed by Sir Charles Nicholson. It takes the form of a Calvary with a wooden canopy and a covering made of bricks. If you would like to look at other London locality pages for your selection, you can also find Hounslow, Kilburn, Harlington, Harrow On The Hill, Bromley, New Malden, Hornchurch and Camden Town.