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High Beach Tea Hut
A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.
12 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Roydon works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hoddesdon, 28km from Iron & Air.
Roydon is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,582, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Roydon sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Roydon to your route.
Roydon is a village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. It is located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Harlow, 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Hoddesdon and 5 miles (8.0 km) north-west of Epping, forming part of the border with Hertfordshire. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 3,074.
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village lies on the Stort Navigation and River Stort. Roydon is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Ruindune, and appears later as Reidona in c. 1130, as Reindon in 1204, and as Roindon in 1208.
The village has a village shop, sub post office, pharmacy and church. The church, St Peter's, dates from the Middle Ages and was given Grade I listed status on 20 February 1967.
Briggens House, dating back to the 18th century, was used as a forgery centre for the WW2 SOE.
Roydon was ranked as the best London commuter town in 2025.
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Roydon is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.7718 latitude, 0.0403 longitude.
Roydon has a population of approximately 1,582 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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