Great day out. The little Global Cafe is a real gem. Fresh, well prepared food from an extensive menu. Good prices and very friendly staff. We were revisiting the park after many years having moved a.

Just returned from Hainault Forest. The views are good. Walk with dog nice. Cafe fine. Not visited for a long time. Didn't realise you had to pay for parking on arrival. No signs on way in as far as I

The 1856 café is inundated with wasps, and the staff seem totally unconcerned. I visited with my fiancée and her sister to eat, but there were many wasps in the restaurant.