Welcome to the Kings Oak in High Beach, Essex.

The Kings Oak is located in the heart of the Essex countryside, nestled deep in the Woodland of Epping Forest in an area called High Beach.

The forest itself covers over 2000 acres and is well known for its outstanding natural beauty. The Kings Oak is located in the woodland, and it provides a unique backdrop for this inviting place.

Arriving at the Kings Oak involves a short drive directly into the heart of the Woods, down a quiet country lane, which is flanked by trees. No other venue in Essex can match the amazing location of the Kings Oak, and this unique positioning makes it a wonderful place to hold any special occasion.

Epping and Loughton are the nearest towns to the Oak, and provide ample shopping and public services to its friendly community. To find out more about Epping, click here to visit the Epping council website

Visit the Kings Oak and you will pass through some of the best of the Essex heartland. A welcoming and vibrant place, Essex is alive with activity. Not only is Essex one of the country's best places to visit for shopping, dining and nights out, it also harbours some of the most picturesque English countryside.

Epping Forest expands from northeast London towards the M25. A vast area of natural beauty, it is divided by meandering bridle ways and beaten pathways. Originally a Royal Hunting Lodge belonging to Queen Elizabeth I, it is still unspoiled and beautifully maintained.

The Woodland Centre organise a wide-range of activities that take in the history of the area as well as highlighting it natural beauty-spots. High Beach encompasses much of the area near this centre, also deep in the Epping woodland.

High Beach is renowned for its tranquility and inviting nature, and appeals to young and old alike as an area for days and nights out.

Tennyson, the poet, lived in High Beach at Beech Hill Park between 1837 and 1840, and it is in High Beach churchyard where he wrote part of the poem "In Memoriam".

For details on how to find High Beach and the Kings Oak, click the 'How to Find Us' link on the left of this page.