WARM SPACES

Published: 03 March 2025

Warm places are places providing people with respect, support and warmth (previously known as social spaces). Find a warm welcome at one of our many sites across the Epping Forest district.

Contact us for information:

• Call 01992 910701 or 07967 726851 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Warm places in Epping Forest district

Ongar

Chipping Ongar Library, The Pleasance, High Street, Chipping Ongar CM5 9AB

• Tuesday 9am to 1pm / Wednesday 9am to 7pm / Friday 9am to 5.30pm / Saturday 9am to 5pm
• Email chippingongar.library@essex.gov.uk
• Activities – Baby & Toddler Rhyme time Wednesday am
• Wifi available

Ongar Leisure Centre, The Gables, Fyfield Road, Ongar CM5 0GA

• Daily 11am to 2pm
• Call 01277 363969 / email enquiries@ongarleisurecentre.org
• Refreshments – vending machines available

St James’ Church, St James’ Avenue, Marden Ash, Ongar CM5 9EL

• Monday 1pm to 5pm / Thursday 9am to 12pm
• Closed from 24 December to 1 January
• Call 01277 366047 or 07507 274872
• Refreshments
• Activities – board games / knitting