Chigwell is a civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, some 11 miles from the centre of London. It is served by a tube station on the Central line. Chigwell now has many large houses such as those on Manor Road and the High Road and is widely regarded as an affluent area, alongside Loughton and Buckhurst Hill, nicknamed ‘the Essex golden triangle’. Chigwell School, a public school, was founded in 1629. Among its many famous past pupils is William Penn, who later went on to found Pennsylvania. Whilst having the population of a small town, Chigwell retains its village status and atmosphere with shopping confined to a few parades. Much of the centre of the old Chigwell Village, including Chigwell school, St Mary’s church and the King’s Head public house (which formed the basis for Charles Dickens’ description of the ‘Maypole’ inn in Barnaby Rudge) is a conservation area. Dickens frequently visited Chigwell, which he described in a letter as "the greatest place in the world...Such a delicious old inn opposite the church...such beautiful forest scenery...such an out of the way rural place!". Chigwell borders both Epping Forest and Hainault Forest through which Chigwell Brook still meanders. Essex Tourism - 0871 716 2199 Calls cost less than 10p per minute
Attraction
Budget
Innkeepers Lodge *book online*
Estate Agent
Bairstow Eves West
Lawlors Property Services
Phillip Leigh Associates
Ravens
Golf Club
Chigwell
Hainault Forest
Woolston Manor Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
David Lloyd Leisure Chigwell
Esporta Health Club
Holmes Place Chigwell
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Alfred's Head
The Forester
Two Brewers
School
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Chigwell LTC (Tennis)
Old Loughtonians Hockey Club (Men's Hockey)
Shops
Jennikings Garden Centre
Hainault Coffee
Delicacy
Kistrucks Bakery
Sprays Bakery
J Clark & Son Family Butchers
The Brook House Pharmacy
Passion For Flowers
Waltons Florist
Hockey Shop
Tri & Run
Uppercut hair Salon
Brooks
Places to Stay near Chigwell
Menzies Prince Regent (1.14 miles)
Ideally located 5 minutes from the M11 and 10 minutes from the M25, this hotel combines the grandeur of a listed Georgian house with the unique conversion of an old chapel. Situated ... More
Premier Inn Loughton/Buckhurst Hill (1.84 miles)
In the heart of Buckhurst Hill this Premier Inn makes an ideal base from which to explore the local surrounds. Within easy reach of the A406, M25 and M11. Conveniently located for Buckhurst Hill underground ... More | visit websiteCounty Hotel (2.97 miles)
The County Hotel, situated on the southern tip of Epping Forest, is the perfect base for visiting the sights, theatres and shopping of London. It offers good motorway links, with Tube and rail services providing ... More | visit website
St. Georgio Hotel (3.00 miles)
Travelodge London Ilford Gants Hill (3.04 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Express by Holiday Inn London - Newbury Park (3.22 miles)
On doorstep of Stratford Olympic site
High speed internet in all guest rooms
Lounge area for informal ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Ilford (3.22 miles)
Ridgeway Hotel (3.68 miles)
Cranbrook Hotel (3.92 miles)
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