The Epping Ongar Railway is a heritage railway in Essex, England, that operates on a 6.5-mile track between Epping and Ongar. The railway features vintage steam and diesel trains that transport passengers through the picturesque countryside of the Essex hills. The railway passes through the villages of North Weald and Moreton, offering scenic views of the surrounding farmland and woodland. At the Ongar station, visitors can explore the railway's museum and exhibits, which showcase the history of the railway and its significance in the region.
What a fabulous idea! All staffed by volunteers! We joined the Epping Fryer & had fish n chips & an old-fashioned tub of vanilla ice cream. A perfect afternoon outing. :) We'll be back for afternoon tea next month.
The recent Beer Festival was great fun whatever your age and gender. Plenty of variety of beverages on offer. Something for everyone. Well done to all the staff and volunteers for organising and executing such a well attended and highly popular event. Only snag for me personally was the toilets being out of action on the trains, otherwise five stars would have been given. I look forward to the day once a through connection is established at Epping.
It's lovely,very period and the staff and volunteers are great. Second time visiting here. Did the fish and chip lunch on the train with friends and they were all very happy.
We came here for Paw Patrol day. A nicely preserved station with a small picnic area. Nice history board of a crash, and a picture museum on the waiting room. Small cafe too. I liked to old dracula castle train! 3 year old enjoyed the animal picture trail. The paw patrol day was a bit like being herded. Families had to wait 20 mins for a picture on the platform then go into a marquee for a magic show. This would have been better done in the garden and having characters walking around. Face paintinf and balloon making ... the paw patrol balloon models were PS12 each!
Overall, very good - loved the combination of interesting locomotives, the heritage bus service to and from Epping tube station, and the brake van ride. Also the beautiful location - especially the line through Epping forest - and the fairly steep gradient, which had the locomotives working hard. What let it down was the lack of toilets on the ale train, and the limited food options - particularly later in the day. If these issues could be resolved in future, then it would be excellent all round.
A good day out, the Epping Fryer lunch of fish and chips on board the train worked well, not bad taste, and good sized portions.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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What a fabulous idea! All staffed by volunteers! We joined the Epping Fryer & had fish n chips & an old-fashioned tub of vanilla ice cream. A perfect afternoon outing. :) We'll be back for afternoon tea next month.
The recent Beer Festival was great fun whatever your age and gender. Plenty of variety of beverages on offer. Something for everyone. Well done to all the staff and volunteers for organising and executing such a well attended and highly popular event. Only snag for me personally was the toilets being out of action on the trains, otherwise five stars would have been given. I look forward to the day once a through connection is established at Epping.
It's lovely,very period and the staff and volunteers are great. Second time visiting here. Did the fish and chip lunch on the train with friends and they were all very happy.
We came here for Paw Patrol day. A nicely preserved station with a small picnic area. Nice history board of a crash, and a picture museum on the waiting room. Small cafe too. I liked to old dracula castle train! 3 year old enjoyed the animal picture trail. The paw patrol day was a bit like being herded. Families had to wait 20 mins for a picture on the platform then go into a marquee for a magic show. This would have been better done in the garden and having characters walking around. Face paintinf and balloon making ... the paw patrol balloon models were PS12 each!
Overall, very good - loved the combination of interesting locomotives, the heritage bus service to and from Epping tube station, and the brake van ride. Also the beautiful location - especially the line through Epping forest - and the fairly steep gradient, which had the locomotives working hard. What let it down was the lack of toilets on the ale train, and the limited food options - particularly later in the day. If these issues could be resolved in future, then it would be excellent all round.
A good day out, the Epping Fryer lunch of fish and chips on board the train worked well, not bad taste, and good sized portions.
