Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge, right next to the Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford, is a unique example of a surviving timber-framed hunt standing still surrounded by its medieval hunting forest. Visitors to the Lodge, built on the orders of Henry VIII in 1543, can enjoy exhibitions on Tudor food and fashion, regular heritage events ...

Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge is a Grade II* listed former hunting lodge, now a museum, on the edge of Epping Forest, at 8 Rangers Road, Chingford, London E4, [1] in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, near Greater London's boundary with Essex.

Explore the Tudor history of Epping Forest at Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge, built in 1543 for King Henry VIII and renovated by order of Queen Elizabeth I. At the Lodge, you can: learn...

Oct 5, 2022 · If alighting at Chingford station, very soon into your walk, you will come across Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge. In 1542 King Henry VIII commissioned what was then known as the ‘Great Standing’.

In the year 1589, the building underwent renovation for the honour of Queen Elizabeth I. The formerly built lodge was restored and renovated into a three-storey building. Presently, this Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge is known to be a renowned museum. Since 1960, this museum is totally being managed by the City of London Corporation.

A timber-framed hunting grandstand built in 1543 for Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge stands in a beautiful part of Epping Forest. Explore the Tudor kitchen, see the stairs which legend says Queen Elizabeth I rode her horse up. Dressing up clothes, a quiz trail and brass rubbings are available for children.

Jun 12, 2024 · Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge, situated in the historic woodland of Epping Forest, is a hidden Tudor treasure. Originally constructed in 1543 for Henry VIII, the lodge, then known as the ‘Great Standing,’ served as an open-sided viewing platform. From its upper floors, guests could observe hunts and shoot deer.

Apr 10, 2024 · This grade II* listed former hunting lodge is now a museum and sits on the edge of Epping Forest. The unique hunting lodge was built for Henry VIII in 1543, and later renovated by Queen...

Jun 10, 2011 · Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge in the historic woodland of Epping Forest is a hidden Tudor gem. It was built for Henry VIII in 1543 and was originally known as the Great Standing. It was constructed essentially as an open sided viewing platform from which guests could view the hunt and shoot deer from the upper floors.

Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge in the historic woodland of Epping Forest is a hidden Tudor gem. Originally built for Henry VIII in 1543, this hunting lodge used to be known as the ‘Great Standing’ where it was constructed as an open-sided viewing platform from which guests could view the hunt and shoot deer from the upper floors.