This deer sanctuary is home to a population of fallow deer and is located on the edge of Epping Forest. The sanctuary is part of Epping Forest's long history of deer conservation, dating back to medieval times when the forest was a royal hunting ground.

Alex Foxfield

July 17, 2023

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It's often possible to spot the Deer Sanctuary's fallow deer inhabitants from the trails in this part of Epping Forest. Once a Royal hunting forest, Epping has had a long association with deer.

The increase in road traffic through the forest in the 1950s meant deer were often getting hit by cars. The sanctuary was set up in 1959 to protect them.

Peter

August 22, 2022

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Deer sightings not guaranteed! (Although we did spot a few does in the distance.)

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Location: Theydon Bois, Epping Forest, Essex, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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