Hainault Forest

The Woodland Trust, London Borough of Redbridge and Vision RCL are working in partnership to create an inspiring and welcoming Hainault Forest, for now and for the future.

Events and Activities

We have events taking place throughout the year including guided walks, festivals and Woodland Trust events.

Facilities

Foxburrows Farm

Foxburrows Farm is located in the beautiful surroundings of Hainault Forest you can find the following animals when you visit; sheep, pigs, goats shetland ponies, alpacas, geese, ducks, peafowl, and rabbits.

Outdoor Adventure Play

Set against a backdrop of stunning forest views our relaxed and informal café space inside the renovated 1856 barn is a perfect spot to grab a bite and we’ve got you covered whatever the time of day and whatever you’re craving.

1856 Café

Boating lake

You can hire a boat to take out on the lake and get up close and personal with the wildlife and enjoy great views of the park.

For more information on the Visitor Centre, Interactive Interpretation Centre, and Craft Courtyard please visit the Hainault Forest website.

Café

Global café is located within the park and has a great selection of food and beverages. If you would like more information about the café such as opening times or what they have to offer, please contact them directly on 020 8500 0935.

Hire the park

Events

Our parks and outdoor spaces including park buildings are available to hire for large or small events.

Apply to hire the park

Training businesses

If you would like to use the park for training businesses such as bootcamps, personal training or sports coaching you will need to apply for a permit. For prices and more information, please contact parks and open spaces on 020 8708 3141 (open 5 days a week from 8am to 5pm)

To apply for a permit, please visit the Vision website and return it to the address given on the form.

Parking

View information on car parking

There is no allocated parking for coaches. If you wish to bring a coach party to Hainault you will need to notify the park in advance by emailing hainaultforest@visionrcl.org.uk

For a list of other facilities available please visit the Vision Website

Volunteering

You can help us look after the forest. Come to regular conservation volunteer sessions with the Hainault Forest rangers. Email us for more information

How to find us

View Hainault Forest on our map

Information for all parks

Redbridge parks and opens spaces are managed by Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure. To view their privacy policy visit the Vision RCL website.

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