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Vintage Bus & Steam Train Tour with Church Visit Essex

Epping & Ongar

A guided day out in Essex
Travel by steam train & vintage bus
Discover the market town of Ongar
Explore & discover the local history

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Day Tour
CTDAY1 £ 59.00

What's Included

Vintage Bus ride experience through Epping to North Weald Station; the home of The Epping Ongar Railway
Steam Train ride from North Weald to Ongar
Guided tour of Ongar Town
Visit the famous Cheesemongers Shop
Enjoy a walk on the Essex Way
Visit Greenstead Church, the oldest wooden church in Europe, and explore famous sites in Ongar. oldest wooden church in Europe.
Return journey by steam train or diesel train from Ongar to North Weald and through Epping Forest
Vintage Bus ride back to Epping Underground Station, where the tour ends
Option when booking your date to add a Prosecco Cream Tea

Itinerary

10.10 Arrival at Epping Station & meet your Tour Guide for registration
10.25 With your tour guide, board the vintage bus 339 departs for North Weald station
10.40 Arrival at North Weald Station
10.45 Free time at Station/ visit buffet etc. Comfort break
11.15 With your Tour Guide, board the steam train for Ongar. Arrive at 11.35
11.45 Pictorial Museum/ talk on railway at Ongar station
12.10 Walk to the Cheese Shop
12.35 Commence walk to Greensted Church and Essex Way
14:20 Return to Ongar station and meet your tour Guide
14:30 Train leaves Ongar for North Weald
15:05 Board train for Epping Forest ride & back to North Weald
15:30 Bus 339 leaves North Weald for Epping Station
16:00 Arrive at Epping station. End of tour

What Can I Expect

Vintage buses and steam trains on these fantastic Essex tour days! Set off for a day of nostalgic journeys that hark back to a bygone age of travel, with lots to experience along the way.

Meeting your tour guide at Epping Station in Essex, you’ll board the vintage bus for the journey to North Weald, the main operating hub of the wonderful Epping Ongar Heritage Railway. There’s time for a look around, before boarding your steam-hauled train to Ongar.

The branch line winds through some lovely Essex countryside and on arrival at Ongar, you’ll be guided around the station and the market town, then you can go visiting the famous cheese shop and St Andrews at Greensted, the world’s oldest wooden church, as well as walking a short section of the famous Essex Way.

There will be free time for you to explore Ongar and there are lots of lovely cafes and restaurants for a bite to eat or a coffee.

Steam training it back to North Weald station, you'll then have the option to take another train to travel beyond the station and through the rather magical Epping Forest on a round trip. You’ll then hop back on the vintage bus to be taken back to Epping Station, where your tour day ends.

Combining steam trains, diesel trains, vintage buses and history, these days out with a guide are a great way to discover both this charming heritage railway and the town of Ongar. Book your vintage bus and steam day in Essex online now!

When Is It Available

Selected Saturdays and Sundays between April & September
Dates are subject to availability
Due to popularity it is recommended you book well in advance to avoid disappointment

2025 Schedule

June 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th
July 5th, 6th, 13th, 19th, 20th
August 2nd, 3rd, 10th, 23rd, 30th, 31st
September 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th

Location

Meet at Epping Underground Station CM16

Suitable For

Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
Children under 3 go free
Not suitable for those with mobility issues due to the amount of walking involved