Epping has many charms including its Monday market, St John’s Church whose tower can be seen for miles and whose organ is considered among the finest in Essex; there is also the famous Epping sausage at Church Ltd, which has been trading since 1888! Epping Forest is close by. The forest is a landscape of national and international conservation importance whilst providing the gateway between the hustle and bustle of London and the unique charm of the Essex countryside. Covering nearly 6,000 acres and stretching between Forest Gate in London and Epping in Essex, Epping Forest lies on a ridge between Rivers Lea and Roding valleys.