Loughton
Things to do in Loughton, Buckinghamshire
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Loughton is a town in Essex on the edge of Epping Forest. It has grown significantly since the medieval period, with its character shaped by the forest proximity and its development as a commuter settlement.
Where to stay in Loughton
All hotels in Loughton →
Premier Inn Loughton Buckhurst Hill
High Road, Buckhurst Hill
Travelodge London Chigwell
735 Chigwell Road, London
London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Manor Road, London
Epping Forest Hotel
30 Oak Hill, London
Good Intent Rooms
Crown Hill, Waltham Abbey
Delta Hotels Waltham Abbey by Marriott
Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey
Premier Inn Waltham Abbey
Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey
Funky Monk Hotel
236 High Street, Epping
Things to Do in Loughton
All attractions in Loughton →Where to Eat in Loughton(5)
All restaurants in Loughton →Where to eat
Eat In House Ltd offers locally-rated dining with consistently strong reviews. Corbett Theatre also provides food and drink options. For casual fare, Monkey Kingdom Essex and Debden Campsite Cafe serve refreshments, with Costa Ltd available for coffee and light bites.
Attractions Near Loughton
All attractions in Loughton →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Loughton.
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Topgolf Chigwell
Chigwell · ⭐ 3.7
Get to know animals CIC
Epping · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Laser Mayhem
Abridge · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Mayhem Paintball
London · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Epping Forest and Visitor Centre
Epping · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Owls Play Centre at Fairlop Waters
Barkingside · ⭐ 3.8
4 mi
Go slime
Ilford · ⭐ 4.0
4 mi
Aldborough Hall Equestrian Centre
Ilford · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Loughton
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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
Theobalds Park
⭐ 4.4
Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite
⭐ 4.5 · from £34/night
Aldersroot
⭐ 5.0 · from £200/night
Aldersroot Certificated Site
⭐ 5.0
Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir
⭐ 4.2 · from £25/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Loughton
All cottages in Loughton →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
Cutters Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,092
Common questions about Loughton
Where can I eat in Loughton?
We list 5 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Loughton.
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