{"id":290,"date":"2019-03-14T18:06:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T18:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/?post_type=centre&#038;p=290"},"modified":"2025-10-02T14:07:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T13:07:20","slug":"hainault-forest","status":"publish","type":"centre","link":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/centre\/hainault-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"Hainault Forest"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Hainault-Forest-Lake-view-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Hainault Forest Lake view\" class=\"wp-image-85220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Hainault-Forest-Lake-view-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Hainault-Forest-Lake-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Hainault-Forest-Lake-view-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Hainault-Forest-Lake-view-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Hainault-Forest-Lake-view-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Hainault-Forest-Lake-view-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-pink-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Barbecues are not permitted at any of our parks and open spaces.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-about-the-park\"><strong>About the park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Hainault Forest is one of London&#8217;s hidden gems, a large park with woodlands and a variety of activities to take part in. While visiting the forest, why not walk through the Woodhenge behind the lake which features wood sculptures by local artists and follow the sculpture trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The completion of the playground is part of the final phase of the \u00a37m Hainault Forest restoration project, which has seen the reconstruction of the Victorian barns, which now boast a range of new features and facilities, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A stunning events space for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new outdoor adventure play area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new interactive visitor hub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A brand-new caf\u00e9 Workshops for local artists and businesses <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-text-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hainaultforest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Hainault Forest website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bwm_accordion\" id=\"bwm_accordion_block_b9c7bcb5e56d8033bc92005c233da852\">\n    <div class=\"bwm_accordion_inner \" id=\"bwm_accordion_block_b9c7bcb5e56d8033bc92005c233da852\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"card\">\n    <div class=\"card-header\">\n        <button class=\"toggle_accordion_state\" type=\"button\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i>\n            Water Safety in Redbridge Parks and Open Spaces        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion_content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p>Vision Redbridge Culture &amp; Leisure in partnership with the London Fire Brigade have created this short video clip to raise awareness on the importance of Water Safety in and around Redbridge Parks and Open Spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Water Safety in Redbridge Parks and Open Spaces\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9PpT9_kbJjc?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bwm_gallery\">\n    <div id=\"bwm_gallery_block_06e850a789dedba82f85d2e56ec98fe8\" class=\"bwm_gallery_inner gallery_style_slider mob_columns_1 tab_columns_3 desk_columns_5 alternative_slider_style\" data-mob=\"1\" data-tab=\"3\" data-desk=\"5\">        \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/hainault-forest-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"green grass and trees in park\" class=\"wp-image-292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/hainault-forest-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/hainault-forest-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/hainault-forest-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/hainault-forest.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2016al-paca-747x1024.jpg\" alt=\"al paca sitting on grass\" class=\"wp-image-2538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2016al-paca-747x1024.jpg 747w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2016al-paca-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2016al-paca-768x1052.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2016al-paca.jpg 2007w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hainault-Forest-Country-Park-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hainault-Forest-Country-Park-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hainault-Forest-Country-Park-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hainault-Forest-Country-Park-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hainault-Forest-Country-Park-1.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hainault Country Park &#8211; Redbridge &#8211; 10\/10\/07 &#8211; MANDATORY CREDIT: Gavin Ellis\/TGSPHOTO. Self-Billing applies where appropriate. NO UNPAID USE. Tel: 0845 094 6026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jasmine-missing-pony-hainault-forest-3.jpg\" alt=\"jasmine shetland pony\" class=\"wp-image-12581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jasmine-missing-pony-hainault-forest-3.jpg 960w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jasmine-missing-pony-hainault-forest-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jasmine-missing-pony-hainault-forest-3-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hainault-Forest-Country-Park-4-optimised-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"tall trees in the forest\" class=\"wp-image-705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hainault-Forest-Country-Park-4-optimised-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hainault-Forest-Country-Park-4-optimised-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hainault-Forest-Country-Park-4-optimised-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Hainault-Forest-c-Keith-Kinghorn-2-1024x444.jpg\" alt=\"volunteers working in parks\" class=\"wp-image-10754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Hainault-Forest-c-Keith-Kinghorn-2-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Hainault-Forest-c-Keith-Kinghorn-2-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Hainault-Forest-c-Keith-Kinghorn-2-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Hainault-Forest-c-Keith-Kinghorn-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill-element has-white-color has-pink-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/a0c7a56e-93fd-4df5-86c4-90cf1017953c-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"bird at hainault forest\" class=\"wp-image-59208 size-full\" style=\"object-position:56% 47%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/a0c7a56e-93fd-4df5-86c4-90cf1017953c-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/a0c7a56e-93fd-4df5-86c4-90cf1017953c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/a0c7a56e-93fd-4df5-86c4-90cf1017953c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/a0c7a56e-93fd-4df5-86c4-90cf1017953c-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/a0c7a56e-93fd-4df5-86c4-90cf1017953c-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/a0c7a56e-93fd-4df5-86c4-90cf1017953c.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-white-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">In May 2019, Vision Redbridge Culture &amp; Leisure secured funding of \u00a34.2m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund on behalf of the London Borough of Redbridge for the restoration of the forest to its former natural and wild state. The money will also be used to help threatened species thrive, including eleven species of bat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/parks-outdoor-spaces\/hainault-forest-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Find Out More<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-park-at-a-glance\"><strong>Park at a glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-centre-media-text is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_6776-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114876 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_6776-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_6776-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_6776-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_6776-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_6776-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_6776-400x300.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1856 Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Forest adventures and fresh air mean that a rest and refuel stop at our 1856 caf\u00e9 is a must for any trip to Hainault!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set against a backdrop of stunning forest views our relaxed and informal caf\u00e9 space inside the renovated 1856 barn is a perfect spot to grab a bite and we\u2019ve got you covered whatever the time of day and whatever you\u2019re craving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84b04836d310b26f1314a4ffe3dd739a\"><strong>Opening Times<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Until 25 October<\/strong><br>Mon\u2013Fri: 9am\u20134pm<br>Sat\u2013Sun: 9am\u20135pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From 26 October onwards<\/strong><br>Mon\u2013Sun: 9am\u20134pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-1856-Cafe-Menu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the menu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Foxburrows Barn<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Foxburrows Barn is a brand-new function suite set within the magnificent 400 acres of Hainault Forest; the scenic views of the surrounding woodland provide the perfect backdrop for your function or event. Our large open plan room has its own fully stocked bar and adjoining toilets, use of kitchen facilities and the extensive forest surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to know more about our facilities, pricing, and availability or have more specific questions, get in touch with us today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:venues@visionrcl.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Vision Venues<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1856-Barn-view-of-tables-and-chairs-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94008 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1856-Barn-view-of-tables-and-chairs-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1856-Barn-view-of-tables-and-chairs-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1856-Barn-view-of-tables-and-chairs-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1856-Barn-view-of-tables-and-chairs-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1856-Barn-view-of-tables-and-chairs-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1856-Barn-view-of-tables-and-chairs.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hainault-Forest-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Lamas at Foxburrows Farm at Hainault Forest\" class=\"wp-image-95244 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hainault-Forest-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hainault-Forest-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hainault-Forest-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hainault-Forest-1536x906.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hainault-Forest-2048x1208.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hainault-Forest-400x236.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Foxburrows Farm<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Come and meet our furry friends! <br><br>We are open 7 days a week school holidays\/bank holidays.<br>We are closed on Mondays during term time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer Opening Hours<br>April to September<br>10am to 5pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter Opening Hours<br>October to March<br>10am to 4pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hainaultforest.org\/discover-the-forest\/foxburrows-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For more information visit the Hainault Forest website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Outdoor Adventure Play Area<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly built playground at Hainault Forest is now open for children to come and enjoy hours of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">The new play installations will tell the story of the site \u2013 from the beacon towers to the hermit&#8217;s hut \u2013 providing children with a range of sensory experiences and play spaces to play physically, imaginatively, and collaboratively.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All play equipment is made from natural wood taking inspiration from the surrounding Forest and its royal history as a Tudor hunting ground. The outdoor play installations complement the storytelling experience that children can discover at the indoor exhibition in the neighbouring barns. The new playground is also home to the biggest slide in Redbridge.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_1586-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Hainault Forest Play Area\" class=\"wp-image-94152 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_1586-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_1586-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_1586-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_1586-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_1586-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_1586-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-centre-media-text is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC06018-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112787 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC06018-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC06018-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC06018-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC06018-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC06018-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC06018-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC06018-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Green Flag Award<\/strong> <strong>Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The national standard for parks and open spaces in England and Wales recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the country with Green Flag Status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hainault Forest has retained its Green Flag Status for 2024 and has gained automatic entry into the People&#8217;s Choice Awards 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re delighted to announce that once again made it into the top 10 in the People&#8217;s Choice Awards 2024! With this continued recognition, we\u2019re proud to be a vibrant, accessible, and biodiverse space for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hainaultforest.org\/hainault-forest-secures-a-spot-in-the-top-10-for-the-peoples-choice-awards-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Find out more<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Voting is now open for the People&#8217;s Choice Awards 2025! Click the button below to cast your vote.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can vote once per park per device, so feel free to vote from your phone, tablet, and computer to support your favourite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--7\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenflagaward.org\/park-summary\/?park=992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Vote for Hainault Forest<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-centre-media-text is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Car Parking<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Car parking available at this site, payment via RingGo. No cash payments accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motorcycles can park for free if they are parked within a bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no allocated parking for coaches at Hainault Forest. If you wish to bring a coach party you will need to notify the park in advance by emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:hainaultforestcountrypark@visionrcl.org.uk\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"mailto:Hainaultforest@visionrcl.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hainaultforest@visionrcl.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--8\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/car-parking-park-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3.jpg\" alt=\"empty car park\" class=\"wp-image-55300 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-768x535.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-centre-media-text is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_361011203-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65676 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_361011203-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_361011203-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_361011203-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_361011203-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_361011203-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_361011203-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Walking for Health Group meets regularly at Hainault Forest for more see our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/event\/walking-for-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Walking for Health page<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on regular activities taking place at Hainault Forest, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/hainaultforest.org\/whats-on\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hainault Forest website.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-centre-media-text is-style-centre-manager-media-text\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 47%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Forest Workdays<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have some spare time on your hands and enjoy the great outdoors, why not help us to look after Hainault Forest? It\u2019s a great way to exercise, meet new friends and help the environment, all at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteer Workday sessions run every Friday and Saturday. Meet at 9:45am to start work at 10am, finishing at 2:30pm. Volunteers are free to leave at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We meet in the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/w3w.co\/idea.vibrates.target\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">second car park of Hainault Forest<\/a><\/strong>. What we do each week is based on the forest management plan, and can include planting, scrub clearance, path maintenance, painting, habitat creation, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No pre-booking or previous experience is needed; just turn up on the day. Wear some sturdy, shoes, dress for the weather and bring any drinks and snacks you might want.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Stream-management-7-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102440 size-full\" style=\"object-position:25% 54%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Stream-management-7-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Stream-management-7-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Stream-management-7-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Stream-management-7-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Stream-management-7-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Stream-management-7.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-centre-media-text is-style-centre-manager-media-text\" style=\"grid-template-columns:47% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/28.01.22-Romford-Road-clean-up-5-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102447 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/28.01.22-Romford-Road-clean-up-5-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/28.01.22-Romford-Road-clean-up-5-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/28.01.22-Romford-Road-clean-up-5-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/28.01.22-Romford-Road-clean-up-5-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/28.01.22-Romford-Road-clean-up-5-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/28.01.22-Romford-Road-clean-up-5.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Action Days<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our ranger John for a Monday morning forest clean up! Help us keep our forest clean, protecting our wildlife at the same time. These litter-picking sessions run every Monday, from 10am to 12pm. We meet in the second car park of Hainault Forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No pre-booking or previous experience is needed; just turn up on the day. Wear some sturdy, shoes, dress for the weather and bring any drinks and snacks you&#8217;d like.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\">Learn more about volunteering here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-watch-our-short-video-and-discover-all-the-community-activities-available-at-hainault-forest\"><strong>Watch our short video and discover all the Community Activities available at Hainault Forest<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Community Activities at Hainault Forest\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sia0MJCboyw?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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