Introduction
Snaresbrook Crown Court is the former Infant Orphan Asylum built by Sir Gilbert Scott, set in an informal landscape garden on the south side of Eagle Pond, Epping Forest. The grounds have fine cedar, oak, horse chestnut, ash, Scots pine, holly, yew and rhododendron, with sloping lawns to Eagle Pond.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The pedestrian entrance is open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm.
Directions
Tube: Snaresbrook (Central). Bus: W12, W14
- History
Period
Victorian (1837-1901)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Snaresbrook
Green Belt
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Civil
Period
Victorian (1837-1901)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust