Visitor Information
Visitors to the burial park are welcome during the opening hours shown below. For directions, to make an appointment with one of our staff for a tour of the woodland, or to book buggy transport, please telephone 01992 523863.
Please note that these times may vary according to the seasons, so it may be wise to check with us prior to visiting, especially if you will be travelling a long way.
Park Summer Opening Times:
1st April to 30th September
Monday to Saturday: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Park Winter Opening Times:
1st October to 31st March
Monday to Friday: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9.00am – 3.00pm
For opening times on Bank Holidays and over the Christmas and Easter periods, please telephone the office on 01992 523863.
Epping Forest Burial Park is easily accessible, the park is located just outside North Weald Bassett, close to the M11.
Approaching the park from the M11 - exit at junction 7 and take the A414 (Canes Lane), following the signs to North Weald Bassett. At the junction with the B181 (High Road) turn right and continue to North Weald Bassett where you will find Kiln Road second on your left after the Kings Head public house. The entrance to the Burial Park is under the railway bridge on the right hand side of the road.
Approaching the park from the Chelmsford area - take the A414 signposted Harlow. Continue on through Ongar until you reach the Talbot roundabout, junction with the B181 signposted North Weald. Turn left onto the B181, through the village. After passing the Kings Head public house on your left, cross the mini roundabout and Kiln Road is the next turning on the left. The entrance to the Burial Park is under the railway bridge on the right hand side of the road.
Approaching the park from Epping - at the north end of the town, turn right at St. Margaret’s traffic lights onto the B181 (signposted North Weald). Continue to North Weald, passing the golf course on your right. As you approach the mini roundabout, take the right hand turn just beforehand into Kiln Road. The entrance to the Burial Park is under the railway bridge on the right hand side of the road.
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Public Transport - The park is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest tube station is Epping, which is located at the end of the central line.
There is a taxi rank outside the station, or alternatively the H1 and 501 buses, run every hour and will take you from the station and into North Weald. Epping station is approximately 3 miles from the Burial Park.
Epping Forest Burial Park has a long driveway, should you need collecting from the bottom of the driveway, please contact the office prior to your journey in order to make the necessary arrangements.