Places to Visit
Things to do and places to visit within easy access of The Great Barn
The Epping Ongar Railway
Visit the Epping Ongar Railway for a trip down memory lane!
You may be surprised to find out that Essex is predominantly rural with over 70% of Essex given to countryside, woodlands and rolling hills. There are many things to do within walking distance or 15-30 minute’s drive away and with easy rail access to London, you can also easily visit the capital for a day, should you wish to.
Here are some of our favourites!
Walking in rural Essex
There are many local walks from The Great Barn
Greensted Church, Ongar
Greensted Church, oldest wooden church in the World
The Green Man, Toot Hill
Fine dining in a warm and welcoming gastropub
Call 01992 522255
Ongar Castle
Site of the ancient Ongar Castle
Epping Forest Walks
Walks between 3 and 5 miles, that are suitable for all the family.
Secret Underground Bunker
The largest & deepest underground bunker at Kelvedon Hatch
Audley End House & Gardens
Visit English Heritage's Audley End House and Gardens
Toot Hill Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf at Toot Hill
Hobbs Cross Golf Centre
Play golf at Hobbs Cross Public Golf Centre
Bluewater Shopping Centre
Europe's largest shopping mall!
Lakeside Shopping Centre, Essex
Large shopping mall at Thurrock, Essex
Visit London
Fast access from Epping to London's many attractions
The Moletrap, Epping
Warm and welcoming with home cooked food
Call 01992 522394
The Theydon Oak, Epping
Highly acclaimed dining pub
Call 01992 572618
The Two Brewers, Ongar
Independent traditional family pub with dining classics
Call 01277 362445
The Woodman, Ongar
Country pub with Traditional Homemade food served all day
Call 01277 362019
The Cock Tavern, Ongar
High Street pub with choices of ales and food served all day
Call 01277 362615
Latest News
See The Great Barn in images!January 12, 2023 - 4:30 pm
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