Villages · London
Greensted
In or near Greensted.
Greensted — a village in england london.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ongar · 2.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Greensted is a village located in the London region. It is notable for its historical significance and rural character. As a small settlement, it offers a glimpse into traditional village life within proximity to the capital. The area features a mix of residential buildings and green spaces, typical of London’s suburban villages.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7029, 0.2159
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Ongar
- Postcode
- CM5 9LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brentwood and Ongar
- Nearest railway station
- Ongar — 2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647941 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Greensted Church
Historic churches · 0.7 km

Greensted Hall
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Greensted
Towns & cities · 0.8 km

Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 1.2 km

Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 1.6 km

Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 1.7 km

Toot Hill Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.7 km

Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 1.8 km

Church of St Margaret of Antioch
Historic churches · 1.9 km

Chipping Ongar
Castles · 1.9 km

Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 1.9 km

Stanford Rivers
Villages · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · London
Greensted Church
Greensted Church — church in Greensted, Essex, England, UK.
📷 5Heritage railways · East of England
Epping Ongar Railway
Epping Ongar Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railways · London
Epping Ongar Railway
Epping Ongar Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railways · London
Epping Ongar Railway
Epping Ongar Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Greensted
Places to stay
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Fern Hill Caravan Park
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Campsites · London
Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor Learning
Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor Learning — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · London
Woodland Camp Event Centre
Woodland Camp Event Centre — a campsite in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Ongar Bell Public House
The Ongar Bell Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · London
The Woodman Public House
The Woodman Public House in England London, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
Forester's Arms, Public House
Forester's Arms, Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · London
The Shepherd Public House
The Shepherd Public House in England London, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
The Rainbow And Dove Public House
The Rainbow And Dove Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greensted?
- Greensted is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM5 9LS), in the parish of Ongar.
- What is Greensted?
- Greensted — a village in england london.
- How do I get to Greensted?
- The nearest railway station is Ongar, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM5 9LS.
- How do I get to Greensted?
- The nearest railway station is Ongar, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM5 9LS.