Chipping Ongar is just one part of the town of Ongar, but is the common name used for the whole town, found in the Epping Forest district of Essex. Ongar was an important market town in the medieval period, lying at the centre of a ‘hundred’. The market started in the 12th century and the market place is still visible as the widest part of the High Street. The Old Market House on the High Street once housed the market in the 1840's. The oldest surviving building in the town is St. Martin's Church, which dates from the 11th century. The White House and Castle House are the largest houses in the town and date from the 16th century. The town became known as Castle Ongar in the 12th century because of the "motte and bailey" castle, the remains of which still survive. The town is known for Ongar tube station, the most north easterly on the London Underground until closure of the single track Epping to Ongar section in 1994. The line now operates a 1950s vintage diesel train on Sundays and some holidays. The North Weald Airfield Museum is found in nearby North Weald, and was once the site of the Battle of Britain Fighters.
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Estate Agent
Black Horse Agencies - Ambrose
Irving Brokers & Daughters
London Real Estate
Sear John
Pub and Bar
Black Bull
Cock Tavern
Green Man
Nags Head
Queen's Head Fyfield
Queens Head
Red Lion
Royal Oak
Stag
Two Brewers
White Hart
Solicitor
Deborah Baxter & Co
Raggett Tiffen & Harries
Sports Clubs
Ongar RFC (Rugby Union)
Shops
Ashlyns Organic Farm & Shop
Sunrise Organics
Lou's Cafe
Aphrodite Handmade Chocolates
Ongar Bakery
Hockings
Padmore & Sons
Oops a Daisy Florist
Capital Flowers
JJ's Bowl Shop
Berndes
Places to Stay near Ongar
Travelodge Harlow North Weald (1.25 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Elmcroft Guest House (3.38 miles)
Elmcroft is situated just two miles from junction 7 of the M11 and 2 miles from Epping Town (Central Line)This imposing property stands in 3 acres of land with beautiful ... More
Pergola Lodge Guest House (3.95 miles)
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Pergola Lodge is a detached private 4 star, award winning Guest House just a minute from the bustling High Street of Epping - only 1/2 ... More
Bell Hotel Epping (4.76 miles)
On the edge of Epping Forest, the main building of the hotel reflects its origins as a 16th century coaching inn whilst the bedrooms are in a separate block. This hotel ... More | visit website
The Fox Inn (4.94 miles)
The Fox Inn is an 18th Century pub, set in the peaceful village of Matching Tye. Staying at The Fox Inn gives you all the peace and quiet of the ... More
Churchgate Hotel (5.61 miles)
This charming country house hotel was built around a 17th Century Chantry House. The hotel is set in landscaped gardens, complemented by the picturesque conservation village of Churchgate Street, yet close to the M11, M25 ... More | visit website
Green Man Hotel (5.83 miles)
Fourteenth century former coaching inn set in quiet village green location with friendly atmosphere. Recently refurbished bedroom annexe, Mediterranean restaurant and traditional bar.
... MoreDown Hall Country House Hotel (6.03 miles)
Down Hall Hotel is one of England's most established country house hotels. Located in Hatfield Heath, near Bishop's Stortford on the Hertfordshire-Essex border, Down Hall Hotel is half an hour from central London ... More
Oasis Hotel (6.52 miles)
The Oasis Hotels a wonderful place to relax befor that long flight home or on holiday. All of our rooms are en- suite. We offer a number of room sizes ranging from ... More
Cock Inn Hotel (6.59 miles)
This 18th century coaching inn is located in a quiet village 15 minutes from Stansted Airport, and offers modern accommodation in a traditional setting. A shuttle service is available at an extra ... More
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