Historic houses · London
Butler's Retreat
In or near Lambourne.
Butler's Retreat — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chingford · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Butler's Retreat, the nearest railway station is Chingford, located 0.7 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is E4 7QH.
About
Butler's Retreat is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge is a historic Tudor building located in Epping Forest, originally constructed for King Henry VIII. Visitors can explore Tudor history through interactive exhibits, including a kitchen display and period costumes, as well as enjoy scenic views from the top floor.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Butler's Retreat is a Grade II listed building at Rangers Road, Chingford, London E4. Originally a barn thought to have been built in the early 19th century, it is one of the few remaining Victorian retreats within the forest. The building is very close to Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge and takes its name from its 1891 occupier, John Butler. Retreats originally served non-alcoholic refreshments as part of the Temperance movement. After closing in 2009, the building was refurbished by the City of London Corporation and re-opened as a cafe in 2012.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.6345, 0.0185
- District
- Waltham Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Forest, unparished area
- Postcode
- E4 7QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chingford and Woodford Green
- Nearest railway station
- Chingford — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Tu-Su 11:00-13:00,14:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17986176 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Butler's Retreat (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Butler's Retreat?
- Butler's Retreat is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E4 7QH), in the parish of Waltham Forest, unparished area.
- What is Butler's Retreat?
- Butler's Retreat — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Butler's Retreat?
- The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode E4 7QH.
- Is Butler's Retreat a listed building?
- Butler's Retreat is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Butler's Retreat a protected site?
- Yes — Butler's Retreat is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Butler's Retreat free to visit?
- Yes, Butler's Retreat is free to enter.
- How do I get to Butler's Retreat?
- The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E4 7QH.