# Goffs Oak Staycation Guide — Where to Stay & What to Do > Discover Goffs Oak, a quiet Hertfordshire village near Cheshunt and the Lee Valley, with nearby attractions, pubs and places to stay. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Quiet village life on the edge of the Lee Valley Photo © Rock Solid Doors, Google Maps [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/restaurants) Goffs Oak is a village in the Broxbourne borough of Hertfordshire, sitting between Cuffley and Cheshunt just north of the M25. It takes its name from the Goff family, who once held much of the surrounding land, and from the ancient oak tree that stood at its centre until it fell in the 1950s. The village grew up around this crossroads and today is a mix of older cottages, 20th-century housing and the odd survivor from its rural past, including Goffs Oak House, whose core dates back to the late 17th or early 18th century. Despite its position within the London commuter belt, Goffs Oak retains a village feel, with a war memorial at its heart commemorating local men lost in both World Wars. It makes a useful, unpretentious base for exploring the Hertfordshire countryside and the Lee Valley, without the crowds or prices of nearby towns. ## Getting to Goffs Oak Goffs Oak sits just north of Junction 25 of the M25, making it straightforward to reach by car from London and the wider motorway network. The nearest railway stations are at Cuffley and Cheshunt, both a short drive or bus ride away, with services into London Liverpool Street and Moorgate. ## Best time to visit Goffs Oak Spring and summer suit the area best, when Cheshunt Park and the Lee Valley trails are at their most inviting for walking and cycling. Paradise Wildlife Park and the Lee Valley waterways are also more rewarding in the warmer months, though the village and surrounding countryside are quiet and pleasant to visit year-round. ## Where to stay in Goffs Oak [All hotels in Goffs Oak →](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/hotels) About staying in Goffs Oak Goffs Oak itself has no hotels, but its position just north of the M25 and close to Cheshunt and Waltham Cross makes it an easy village to visit while staying nearby. The surrounding area, part of the Lee Valley and Hertfordshire commuter belt, has a reasonable spread of budget and mid-range chain hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs geared towards both business travellers and those exploring the Lee Valley Regional Park, Paradise Wildlife Park or the historic towns of Hertford and Ware. Staying in or around Cheshunt or Waltham Cross gives good access not just to Goffs Oak but to the wider Lee Valley, including its waterways, country parks and nature reserves, while still keeping you within easy striking distance of London via train or the M25. It is a practical rather than a destination base, suited to travellers who want a quiet, affordable stopover close to the capital rather than a resort-style stay. Expect straightforward, no-frills accommodation rather than boutique hotels, with the greater choice and variety found in Hertford, Ware or further into the Lee Valley towns. [Birch Cheshunt Theobalds Park, Waltham Cross](https://staycation.co.uk/waltham-cross/hotels/birch-cheshunt) [Travelodge Cheshunt Park Plaza, Cheshunt](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshunt/hotels/travelodge-cheshunt) [Royal Chace Hotel 162 The Ridgeway, Enfield](https://staycation.co.uk/enfield/hotels/royal-chace-hotel) [Six Bells 187 Chase Side, Enfield](https://staycation.co.uk/enfield/hotels/six-bells) [Holtwhites Hotel 92 Chase Side, Enfield](https://staycation.co.uk/enfield/hotels/holtwhites-hotel) [Premier Inn London Enfield Innova Park, Enfield](https://staycation.co.uk/enfield/hotels/premier-inn-london-enfield) [The Stag Enfield 35 Little Park Gardens, Enfield](https://staycation.co.uk/enfield/hotels/the-stag-enfield) [Kingsway Bed & Breakfast 19 High Road, Broxbourne](https://staycation.co.uk/broxbourne/hotels/kingsway-bed-breakfast) ## Things to Do in Goffs Oak [All attractions in Goffs Oak →](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/attractions) Top things to do near Goffs Oak The village itself is residential and low-key, but there is plenty to explore within a short drive. - **Paradise Wildlife Park** — a family-friendly zoo near Broxbourne with big cats, a petting area and over 400 animals. - **Cheshunt Park** — a pleasant open park with a golf course, woodland and walking routes, a few minutes from the village. - **Lee Valley Regional Park** — a 26-mile stretch of parkland, lakes and waterways running along the River Lea near Cheshunt and Waltham Abbey, popular for walking, cycling and watersports. - **Amwell Nature Reserve** — a wetland reserve near Hertford and Ware known for its birdlife, particularly wintering wildfowl. - **Hertford Castle** — the surviving gatehouse and grounds of a medieval castle in the county town, a short drive north. - **Waltham Abbey Gardens and Church** — the historic abbey church and grounds at Waltham Abbey, to the east towards the Essex border. [Fun Junction ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/attractions/fun-junction) [Jump City UK ⭐ 4.3](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/attractions/jump-city-uk) [Capel Manor Gardens ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/attractions/capel-manor-gardens) [Hertfordshire Zoo (Previously Paradise Wildlife Park) ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/attractions/hertfordshire-zoo-previously-paradise-wildlife-park) [Lee Valley Regional Park ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/attractions/lee-valley-regional-park) [Northaw Great Wood ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/attractions/northaw-great-wood) [Lee Valley White Water Centre ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/attractions/lee-valley-white-water-centre) [Polaris Bushcraft ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/attractions/polaris-bushcraft) ## Where to Eat in Goffs Oak [All restaurants in Goffs Oak →](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/restaurants) Food and drink near Goffs Oak The village is home to two long-standing pubs: the Goffs Oak, a refurbished country pub with a gastro menu and large garden, and the Prince of Wales, a McMullen's pub serving Sunday roasts and real ale. Beyond these, options are limited within the village itself, with a wider choice of restaurants and cafes in nearby Cheshunt and Waltham Cross. [Joy Bangla ⭐ 3.7](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/restaurants/joy-bangla) [The Orchid ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/restaurants/the-orchid) [Zin ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/restaurants/zin) [Haus Bar & Restaurant ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/restaurants/haus-bar-restaurant) [Fun Junction ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/restaurants/fun-junction) [Gardeners Restaurant ⭐ 3.3](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/restaurants/gardeners-restaurant) [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Cheshunt ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/restaurants/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-cheshunt) [Coffee at the Deck C/o Wolden Garden Ce ⭐ 4.2](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/restaurants/coffee-at-the-deck-c-o-wolden-garden-ce) ## Attractions Near Goffs Oak [All attractions in Goffs Oak →](https://staycation.co.uk/attractions) Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Goffs Oak. [1 mi Fun Junction Cheshunt · ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshunt/attractions/fun-junction) [2 mi Jump City UK Cheshunt · ⭐ 4.3](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshunt/attractions/jump-city-uk) [2 mi Capel Manor Gardens Enfield · ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/enfield/attractions/capel-manor-gardens) [3 mi Hertfordshire Zoo (Previously Paradise Wildlife Park) Broxbourne · ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/broxbourne/attractions/hertfordshire-zoo-previously-paradise-wildlife-park) [3 mi Lee Valley Regional Park Broxbourne · ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/broxbourne/attractions/lee-valley-regional-park) [3 mi Northaw Great Wood Cuffley · ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/cuffley/attractions/northaw-great-wood) [3 mi Lee Valley White Water Centre Waltham Abbey · ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/waltham-abbey/attractions/lee-valley-white-water-centre) [3 mi Polaris Bushcraft Hertford · ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/hertford/attractions/polaris-bushcraft) ## Camping in Goffs Oak(1) [All campsites in Goffs Oak →](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/camping) About camping in Goffs Oak Goffs Oak sits on the fringe of the Lee Valley, a stretch of parkland, lakes and waterways along the River Lea that offers some of the more accessible outdoor space near London, though it is not a dedicated campsite destination in its own right. As with the rest of England, wild camping without the landowner's permission is illegal, so anyone wanting to camp near Goffs Oak should look to established sites in the wider Lee Valley or Hertfordshire countryside rather than pitching informally in the surrounding fields or parkland. The Lee Valley Regional Park, a short drive east towards Waltham Abbey and Cheshunt, has campsites geared towards families and those keen to explore the park's lakes, cycling routes and watersports facilities, and is the most obvious option for visitors basing themselves near Goffs Oak. Further afield, the Hertfordshire countryside around Hertford and Ware offers a handful of small rural sites for those wanting a quieter, more traditional camping experience away from the busier Lee Valley venues. Camping here suits visitors happy with a simple, unglamorous trip rather than those seeking dramatic scenery: this is gentle, low-lying countryside and managed parkland rather than wilderness. Spring through early autumn is the best window, when the Lee Valley's trails and waterways are at their most usable and campsite facilities are fully open. For those who prefer more comfort, a small but growing number of glamping options — pods, safari tents and similar — have appeared across Hertfordshire and the Lee Valley in recent years, offering an easier introduction to sleeping outdoors without the need for your own kit. [Theobalds Park ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/camping/theobalds-park) [✨Glamping Dalmonds Camping ⭐ 4.9 · from £375/night](https://staycation.co.uk/hertford/camping/dalmonds-camping) [Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite ⭐ 4.5 · from £34/night](https://staycation.co.uk/broxbourne/camping/lee-valley-almost-wild-campsite) [Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir ⭐ 4.2 · from £25/night](https://staycation.co.uk/st-albans/camping/lee-valley-caravan-park-dobbs-weir) [Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone ⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night](https://staycation.co.uk/london/camping/lee-valley-campsite-sewardstone) [Hertford Camping and Caravanning Club Site ⭐ 4.5 · from £24/night](https://staycation.co.uk/st-albans/camping/hertford-camping-and-caravanning-club-site) [Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton ⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night](https://staycation.co.uk/london/camping/lee-valley-camping-and-caravan-park-edmonton) [Commons Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/hertfordshire/camping/commons-wood-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) ## Self-Catering Cottages in Goffs Oak [All cottages in Goffs Oak →](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/cottages) [The Villa Mansion 7 bed · sleeps 14 · from £11,180](https://staycation.co.uk/hertsmere/cottages/the-villa-mansion-uk35190) [🏡Cottage The Herdwick Safari Tent 1 bed · sleeps 6 · from £2,222](https://staycation.co.uk/east-hertfordshire/cottages/the-herdwick-safari-tent-ukc7349) [🏡Cottage The Chicken Coop 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £2,174](https://staycation.co.uk/east-hertfordshire/cottages/the-chicken-coop-ukc7160) [🏡Cottage The Highland Camping Pod 2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £2,174](https://staycation.co.uk/east-hertfordshire/cottages/the-highland-camping-pod-ukc7271) [🏡Cottage Cutters Cottage 4 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,092](https://staycation.co.uk/epping-forest/cottages/cutters-cottage-uk44481) [🏡Cottage The Gamekeeper - The Gamekeepers Cottage 3 bed · sleeps 8](https://staycation.co.uk/welwyn-hatfield/cottages/the-gamekeeper-the-gamekeepers-cottage-uk33651) [🏡Cottage The Gamekeepers Lodge 1 bed · sleeps 6](https://staycation.co.uk/welwyn-hatfield/cottages/the-gamekeepers-lodge-uk33650) [🏡Cottage The Woodford Retreat 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416](https://staycation.co.uk/redbridge/cottages/the-woodford-retreat-uk50196) ## Common questions about Goffs Oak How many campsites are there in Goffs Oak? We list 1 campsites in and around Goffs Oak, of which 1 take tents. Are there dog-friendly campsites in Goffs Oak? Yes — 1 of the 1 campsites we list in Goffs Oak accept dogs, including Theobalds Park. Which campsites in Goffs Oak have electric hook-up? 1 of the 1 campsites we list in Goffs Oak offer an electric hook-up. ### 🏨 Find Hotels in Goffs Oak Search hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com. 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