COPPED HALL is a fine Georgian mansion that is currently under restoration. It is superbly sited on a ridge overlooking its landscaped parkland. The mansion and gardens are situated on a site of ancient human habitation. Many important buildings, from the Medieval, Tudor and Elizabethan eras were demolished prior to the present mansion being built and enlarged by the Victorians.
From 1986-1995 a campaign was successfully fought by a committee comprised of representatives of local conservation societies against repeated large scale aggressive development proposals for the mansion and parkland. Three of these individuals set up the Copped Hall Trust which finally saved the mansion and gardens by purchasing them in 1995. The Corporation of London had already saved the surrounding parkland in 1992. The aim of the Trust is to permanently protect the site, carefully restore Copped Hall and its gardens for educational, cultural and community benefit. Copped Hall and its gardens are STRICTLY PRIVATE, open only for advertised events.
The continuing restoration of the Georgian Mansion is to its 1758 condition. The site also consists of some 20 acres of undulating gardens and four acres of sloping walled garden. They have been rescued by the Trust from complete dereliction, because of this, both the Mansion and the Gardens provide a challenge to provide universal access to all.
As a result, at this time, a number of areas in the Mansion and Gardens are not suitable for those with severe disabilities. The basement, first and second floors can only be accessed via stairs. It is therefore strongly recommended that visitors that are in any doubt as the suitability of a visit, particularly with regard to the location of a ticketed event, should contact the Trust or Copped Hall Box Office.
Friends of the Copped Hall Trust, children under 18 years and necessary carers have free entry for Guided Tours, Garden Afternoons (including Easter Sunday), Open Days and Apple Day. On some occasions well behaved dogs are welcome in the grounds at Copped Hall providing they are always kept on a short lead. Please check event details where restrictions exist. ONLY formally trained assistance dogs are allowed in the Racquets Court where our refreshments are served, or in the mansion. Dog waste bins are located in the gardens.
Sat Nav Post Code: CM16 5HR (NO OTHER)
What Three Words: stow.crab.record
There are alternative way to reach our WHITE entrance gates
From the M25, junction 26
Follow signs to Loughton (then to Epping). Drive uphill through the forest to the roundabout. Take the first left exit (B1393), passing the Miller and Carter restaurant on the left and the SHELL garage on the left. Some SatNavs will tell you to enter a Car Park (Lodge car park) – ignore this. In slightly less than half a mile, turn left into Crown Hill. After a few hundred yards you will see on the right a clearing and the white entrance gates and the Lodge houses of Copped Hall.
From Woodford and Loughton
Drive to the Miller and Carter roundabout, follow signs to Epping (B1393) passing the restaurant and the Shell garage on your left. Some SatNavs will tell you to enter a Car Park (Lodge car park) – ignore this. In about half a mile, turn left onto Crown Hill. After a few hundred yards you will see on the right, the white entrance gates and Lodge houses of Copped Hall.
From Harlow and the M11
Follow signs to Epping for approximately 5 miles. Drive through Epping, after passing the Bell Hotel on your right, in slightly over a mile turn right into Crown Hill. Do not turn right before then. After a few hundred yards you will see on the right the white entrance gates and Lodge houses of Copped Hall.
From North Weald.
Drive through Epping, after passing the Bell Hotel on your right, in slightly over a mile turn right into Crown Hill. Do not turn right before then. After a few hundred yards you will see on the right the white entrance gates and Lodge houses to Copped Hall.
Some people are having difficulty in reaching the correct entrance gates to Copped Hall. This is due to some Sat Nav and smart phone apps misdirecting them. Some SatNavs will tell you to enter a Car Park (Lodge Car park) on the Epping Road – IGNORE THIS. In slightly less than half a mile further north, turn left into Crown Hill. After a few hundred yards you will see on the right, a clearing and the white entrance gates and the Lodge houses of Copped Hall.
If you have followed the directions correctly you will see the following entrance.
There is no other way to Copped Hall.
If you see green gates like this…
… you are in the wrong place. You cannot get to us this way. Turn around and head south on the Epping Road to Crown Hill. We look forward to welcoming you to Copped Hall
Copped Hall and its gardens are STRICTLY PRIVATE, open only for advertised events. Please see the Calendar of Events Page for events open to the public
PRIVATE TOURS OF COPPED HALL
Would your club, society or interest group, like an exclusive, private tour of Copped Hall? We can arrange a private tour for your group to explore the 900 years of history of the site, including the existing mansion, gardens and sites of the earlier medieval and Elizabethan houses, all accompanied by one of experienced guides, plus refreshments included. You will not be disappointed. Please contact us on
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A REMINDER ABOUT ADVANCE TICKET SALES
Tickets bought in Advance offer a discount to those bought on the day, when the event allows this. However sales of Advance tickets cease at 10PM THE NIGHT BEFORE. No Advance tickets can be purchased on the day of the event
LATEST NEWS
Some exciting new events have been added to our programme for 2026.
HONEY – IS IT REAL?
There is currently much concern about what really is in the bottle or jar of honey that you might buy. Where does the honey come from? Does it come from a traceable source or from an undisclosed non-EU location. Is it real honey? Join us on 26th July 2026 for a special workshop with experts Eric Beaumont and Kate Langley to fully explore this matter so that that you can make the right choices in the future. Tickets are available now so book ASAP to avoid disappointment.
MUSIC AT THE MANSION – OUR EXCITING MUSICAL PROGRAMME FOR 2026
Do you love great music performed in a unique location? If you do then Copped Hall is the place to be in 2026.
Our programme gets underway with the New Redbridge Wind Orchestra on 4th July. It continues with concerts by renowned artists Nathaniel Mander on 28th June and Craig Ogden on 25th July. In addition, we have two Gala evenings performed by first class ensembles. The first features the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan followed by a candlelit performance of classical opera favourites by members of the renowned members of Felici Opera.
Our season concludes with our ever popular series of Carol Concerts, featuring the Writtle Singers, The Harlow Chorus, The Evening Chorus and the Chingford Ladies Inspirational Choir.
Don’t miss out on these wonderful performances. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Points to note
A REWARD FOR THE RIGHT PICTURE
Do you have any photographs that your parents or grandparents took of Copped Hall in the 1940s or 1950s, particularly of the staircase inside the mansion? We are looking for detail of the balustrade that was on the stone staircase before it was all smashed out. Lots of people used to visit the mansion in its ruinous state and maybe you have just the picture we want. Please contact Alan Cox on 07799 473108 if you can help.
INTERESTED IN HAVING A TALK ABOUT COPPED HALL?
We are happy to provide experienced speakers to local organisations and groups in the Essex and Hertfordshire areas, to tell you all about Copped Hall's unique history and restoration programme. Please contact us on
