Chigwell
Things to do in Chigwell, Essex
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Chigwell works best as a day visit or evening out rather than a base for a stay. The food scene here is the real draw: Jaipur of Chigwell has built a strong reputation with a rating of 4.8 from around 1,260 reviews, while Linguini Restaurant and Hainault Cafe both sit comfortably above 4.4. There is genuine variety across the listings, from established bakeries like Wenzels through to cafes serving global food. Whether you are after Indian, Italian, or something simpler, there is enough to suggest a town where eating out matters.
For entertainment beyond the table, Topgolf Chigwell offers golf simulation and practice bays. It has attracted a substantial number of reviews, though it sits at 3.7—suggesting it delivers what visitors expect rather than exceeding it. The venue does draw people in, which points to Chigwell being the kind of place where locals and visitors pass through for a specific outing rather than to explore.
If you are in the area, the restaurants are worth a stop. Jaipur of Chigwell in particular has clearly earned its following. For a longer visit, though, you would need to look further afield for somewhere to stay.
Where to stay in Chigwell
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Premier Inn London Romford West
Whalebone Lane North, Romford
Travelodge London Chigwell
735 Chigwell Road, London
London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Manor Road, London
Havering Guest House
2 Havering Road, Romford
Ilford Hotel Goodmayes
66 Goodmayes Road, Ilford
McCaffertys Guesthouse
699 High Road, Ilford
Blue Sapphire Hotel
643 High Road Seven Kings, Ilford
Travelodge London Ilford Gants Hill
The Beehive, Beehive Lane, London
Things to Do in Chigwell(1)
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Attractions Near Chigwell
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1 mi
Owls Play Centre at Fairlop Waters
Barkingside · ⭐ 3.8
1 mi
Aldborough Hall Equestrian Centre
Ilford · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Wellgate Community Farm
Bromford · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Rollerbowl Romford
Romford · ⭐ 4.1
2 mi
Go slime
Ilford · ⭐ 4.0
2 mi
Moby Adventure Golf
Chadwell Heath · ⭐ 4.4
3 mi
Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Havering-Atte-Bower · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Valentines Mansion and Gardens
Ilford · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Chigwell
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Debden House Camp Site
⭐ 4.1
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Aldersroot
⭐ 5.0 · from £200/night
Aldersroot Certificated Site
⭐ 5.0
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Chigwell
All cottages in Chigwell →Barn House and Mansion
2 cottages · from £3,777
The Woodford Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416
Emerson Park Villa
6 bed · sleeps 14 · from £7,305
Russets
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £373
Bramley Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £417
Shepherd’s Retreat
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £317
Shencot Apartments- Apartment 1
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £701
Shencot Apartments- Apartment 2
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £701
Common questions about Chigwell
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