Built-up area in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.777, 0.225 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 53 11 |
| Dialling code: | 01279 (Bishops Stortford) |
Matching Green is a small, picturesque village in the civil parish of Matching within the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. It is best known for its expansive village green - complete with a pond and a scattering of timber‑framed and thatched cottages - many of which are listed buildings and give the place a strong historic, rural character. The setting feels distinctly old‑fashioned, surrounded by farmland and lanes rather than suburban development.
As well as being a conservation area prized for its architecture, Matching Green has a quiet village community life with occasional fetes, local clubs and the traditional English village-pub scene, while the local economy mixes small-scale farming and rural trades with residents who commute to nearby towns and London. The green’s picture‑postcard quality has also made the village a favourite for filming and photography when a historic rural backdrop is needed.
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