Loughton

Loughton is a town near Epping Forest, positioned approximately 12 miles northeast of central London. It combines residential neighborhoods with direct access to ancient woodlands and is connected by the Central line underground.

The settlement traces back to an Iron Age site with an earth fort from the 5th century BC and was known as Lukintune during the Anglo-Saxon period. This early occupation shaped the location between forest and farmland that defines it today.

The East 15 Acting School presents regular theater productions in a converted flint barn called Corbett Theatre. This venue has become a local cultural hub that draws artists and audiences together.

The Central line underground provides direct connections to London and is complemented by a dense local bus network. Visitors should note that the most direct access to Epping Forest is reachable from several points around the town.

The town houses two national archives: the British Postal Museum Store and the National Jazz Archive, preserving postal history and jazz music heritage. This unusual pairing makes it a repository for specialized collections rarely found elsewhere.

Location: Epping Forest

Website: http://loughton-tc.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.64940,0.07350

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:21