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The Thames Chase Forest Centre


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About The Thames Chase Forest Centre

The Forest Centre is the hub of the Forest at the geographical heart of Thames Chase. It offers loads of features and bags of room to provide more than enough activity for a full family day out. There are good walks, with no roads to cross, connecting open areas to relaxing woodland, especially to the south of the site, where the plantings are starting to take on the appearance of mature woodland. There are also ponds, meadows and even an orchard planted with traditional Essex apple and pear varieties. Scattered around the site are fun environmental play sculptures too, most notably the ‘Millionth Tree’ – both a landmark and a watch-tower. Then there is the Discovery Den where children can freely play and learn more about nature as they do so, plus the Centre’s play area. There’s also The Thames Chase Visitor Centre with its cafe, shop and an education room.

To download a map of the Thames Chase Forest Centre please click here.

How to get there:

The Thames Chase Forest Centre is in Thames Chase Community Forest.
From the centre of Upminster, travel east along St Mary's Lane through Cranham. Just after the Thatched House pub, turn right onto Pike Lane. The entrance is approx 400metres on the left.
Upminster is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: TQ585859
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Postcode RM14 3NS (for satnav purposes)
Thames Chase Forest centre picnic area

Facilities:

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The Woodland is a wonderful place to walk your dog – please show your respect for this special area by cleaning up after your dog. Dog Waste, if wrapped in plastic, can be put into the dog bins in car parks, or with household waste.

Contact:

Thame Chase Ranger


User Comments

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I've been to The Thames Chase Forest Centre before, and I think it is a really nice place, because it has lots of atmosphere and attractions, and I think it is a place for exploring, and a fun place for the kids with lots of things to do. But I think there should be a lake somewhere on the outside where the walkers go.

James Stewart, 26/Apr/2011
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I've been to The Thames Chase Forest Centre, and I think it is a really nice place to go to because it has so much attractions, and a really nice and bright atmosphere. I would recommend it to friends. I really like the tree house/tower, whatever it's called.

James Stewart, 27/Dec/2010
5 Stars 5 Stars

Sean Davis, 31/Oct/2010

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What's of interest

Climb the millionth tree for a great view of the area and explore the many hidden areas of the woodland. Can you find the secret circle?

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