Guided Epping Ongar Vintage Bus, Steam Train and Afternoon Tea Tour
Itinerary
10 10-10.25am
Arrive at Epping Underground Station. CM16 4HW and meet your Tour Guide close to the Station entrance. Your Guide will be wearing an orange high vis jacket. Present Confirmation of your tour from Chigwell Tours with your name and voucher on and collect your bus/rail ticket.
10.25am
Board bus 339 to North Weald Station, home of the Epping/Ongar Steam Rail.
10.30am
Bus 339 departs to North Weald
10.45am
Arrival at North Weald Station. Meet near the station entrance with your Tour Guide for further brief instructions and a few details on what to look out for on your journey.
10.55am
Board the Steam Train
11.00am
Steam train departs for Ongar
11.20am
Steam train arrives at Ongar – disembark
11.20am
Comfort break. Opportunity to look around North Weald Station and visit the rail photography museum, signal box, refreshments etc. 11.40-12.25pm
Walk into Ongar (10 minute walk) and explore Ongar
What to do?
Epping Ongar Railway
Even with the incorporation of electricity with pretty much everything we use in our daily lives, railways have persisted in holding onto their national treasures, the steam rail. There are hundreds still in operation in London and Epping Ongar Railway is just one of them. But still that doesn't mean it hasn't seen it's fair share of battle.
Find out more on the history of Epping Ongar Railway
Address: Epping Ongar Railway, Station Approach, Chipping Ongar, Ongar CM5 9BN
Jane Taylor's Cottage
It's not known by many but Jane Taylor was actually the original English poet and novelist who wrote the words to the classic "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star". Visit where all her creativity was developed at her open-to-public cottage.
Find out more on the history of Jane Taylor
Address: Jane Taylor's Cottage, Shilling St, Lavenham, Sudbury CO10 9RH
The Cheesemonger
The Cheesemonger in Ongar has over 140 cheeses, British and European with a selection of Pates, Saussiccian and olives, Artisan crackers and chutney. Go and have a taste. Find out more on The Cheesemonger
Address: The Cheesemonger, Unit 5, Central house, High street, Ongar, CM5 9AA
St. Andrew's Church
St Andrew’s Church, Greensted is the oldest wooden church in the world. The original timber planks date from about 1060 although excavations under the chancel reveal the existence of two earlier timber structures. Find out what the “leper’s squint” is, the grave of the unknown Crusader and where the body of St Edmund was rested on its way to Bury. The church is on the Essex Way surrounded by magnificent and beautiful Essex countryside in the direction of Epping which joins Ongar alongside the Sainsbury’s car park.
Find out more on St. Andrew's Church
Address: St. Andrew's Church, Church Ln, Ongar CM5 9LD
The King's Head
A traditional lounge area with open fire, comfortable bar, function room, and a 100-seat restaurant, complete with full-length open kitchen. Nothing more to be said, it's great place to dine so I would say to check it out.
Find out more on The King's Head
Address: The King's Head, High Street, Chipping Ongar, Ongar
David Livingston's Cottage
A writer, explorer, physician and doctor; David Livingstone has had some amazing and yet strange experiences in his lifetime. Why not explore his cottage and spot all the areas where some of those experiences took place.
Find out more on David Livingstone
Address: Livingstone Cottages, High St, Chipping Ongar, Ongar CM5 9EA
12.00- 1.00pm
Afternoon Tea at Delimore
Delimore's
Delimore's are a sandwich bar/cafe based at the bottom of Ongar high street . They are a family run business and have been for 5 years, and have plenty of 5 star reviews.
Find out more on Delimore's
Address: Delimores, 19 High Street, Chipping Ongar, CM5 9DS
12.30pm
Afternoon tea for Guided Visitors
1.30pm
Arrive at Ongar Station and Board Steam Train to North Weald with your Tour Guide
1.35pm
Steam Train departs for North Weald
1.55pm
Arrival at North Weald and disembark
2.00-2.30pm
Explore North Weald station/book shop/refreshments/occasional function activities. On most days there will be an optional Guided Tour of the station.
2.30-2.45pm
Break
2.45pm
(Optional) Board Diesel Train for a ride through Epping Forest
2.55pm
Diesel train departs for tour of Epping Forest
3.15pm
Arrive back at North Weald Station
3.30pm
With your Tour Guide, catch Bus 339 from North Weald to Epping Underground Station where your tour ends. NOTES
If you are delayed in any way and miss the bus/train, the 399 bus runs every 30 minutes from Epping Underground Station to North Weald Station, and on to Ongar.
If you miss the 11.00 a.m. Steam Train at North Weald, the next Steam Train departs at 3.00 p.m. to Ongar.
The last 339 bus from North Weald to Epping departs at 4.30 p.m.
There is a car park at Epping Station (daily charge £6) or parking in nearby streets (limited, and involves a 10 minute walk).
Note:
Taxis available at Ongar station.
For any enquiries, call Kate 020 8500 9912
Email: [email protected].
Terms and Conditions apply
Terms & Conditions
Cancellations – 48 hours’ notice is required otherwise there will not be a refund or a reschedule of a booked tour. We would recommend that you read our Terms and Conditions on our website, https://chigwelltours.co.uk/terms-conditions/ before your tour to understand the rules and regulations in the case of any last minute cancellations.
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Please Note
On special Events Days, large crowds have known to attend the events. Please plan your journey and allow plenty of time for this. The Epping Ongar Railway website will have details and dates of these events.
Map
Find out more about Epping Ongar: https://omhs.org.uk/videos
Credits:
Ongar Millennium Society
Ongar Council
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