Parks and playgrounds

Hainault Country Park: Situated in the London Borough of Redbridge on the edge of Epping Forest. Some of the attractions are, a lake with fish and a few species of water birds, a number of country walks through the forest, an information room with pictures and some local history and information on birds and plants found in the forest, and a Children’s Zoo with rabbits, goats ,cattle and pigs, a picnic area with food takeaway.

Was part of the Forest of Essex from Norman Times until 1851. The Fairlop Oak stood in a clearing and annual fair held there until 1900.

The new Hainault Forest was created and opened in 1906 and came under control of Redbridge in 1986.

Fuller information can be found at http://www.hainaultforest.co.uk

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