Epping Forest District Museum — Attraction in Epping Forest

We have often been to this small but interesting museum and had a good time. The paved Tudor style garden overlooking the main street is a haven of peace ironically and a nice place to eat lunch. The items in the museum are well presented and have kept our interest after multiple viewings. We particularly like the Tudor panelling and the skeleton. There is a good focus on well known people from the area, although the information here is not always clearly labelled.

They also add small exhibitions to vary the experience and these are usually interesting but not always displayed as well as they could be. The latest one on the emergency services, for example, has a timeline that is information overload and visually difficult to access.

Overall, though, this is an example of a local museum that is working hard to provide a good experience for those...

This museum was advertised as telling the story of the people of the Epping Forest District, so we did think it might be a bit too much for our two small people - thankfully we didn't need to worry! Yes there is some stories and history of the area, but rather randomly there is other stuff like the current exhibition on mummified animals. For the kids, there are a few activities, and the opportunity to grab a torch and magnifying glass (and an adventure waistcoat) and look round the museum. The museum feels fairly laid back, which again is useful when your brining kids to visit! We all enjoyed the museum and spent more time than we originally expected - extra bonus - it's...

Epping Forest District Museum is a wonderful place to visit. The museum has a great collection of local history, art and artifacts. The exhibits are presented in a way that makes them easy to understand and appreciate. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and were happy to answer any questions we had. We also enjoyed the interactive displays, which gave us a chance to learn more about the area's history. My kids also enjoyed the special events and activities, which were a great way to spend the day. All in all, we had a great experience visiting the museum and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and...