Sport events in Epping Forest
Licences
Sports events are one of a number of activities in the Forest for which you require a licence.
Why we require licences
Licensing is part of how we regulate events to make sure the Forest's conservation needs are considered, as well as the needs of visitors, nearby residents and other stakeholders. The process also ensures that events meet our health and safety requirements and other standards we're held to as an organisation. Thank you for your understanding.
| Event | Fee for <100 people | Fee for 100-500 people |
|---|---|---|
| One-off commercial sports event | £2.20 per person or 10% of entrance fee/sponsorship* | £2.20 per person or 10% of entrance fee/sponsorship* |
| One-off charitable sports event | £1.10 per person or 10% of entrance fee/sponsorship* | £1.10 per person or 10% of entrance fee/sponsorship* |
|
Annual commercial sports event |
£448.00 plus 5% of ticket sales | £448.00 plus 5% of ticket sales |
| Annual charitable sports event (15-20 sessions a year) |
£229.00 plus 5% of ticket sales | £229.00 plus 5% of ticket sales |
| School sports day | £59.00 per day | £114.00 per day |
*whichever is greater
You also need to pay a £61 administration fee for your application - or £31 if you can prove you're a non-profit organisation.
Sports coaching
We also have sports coaching licences if you're interested in using the Forest to host sessions.
Applying for a licence
To apply complete the application form and email it to Epping Forest.
Cancelling an event
If you need to cancel your event, contact us and we'll refund all or part of your fee depending on how big your event was and how much notice you give us.
We always recommend taking out event insurance in case you need to cancel.