Matching facts for kids

Matching is a small village located in Essex, England. It's a quiet place where people live and work. A village is usually smaller than a town and often has a strong community feeling. Matching is part of a larger area called Epping Forest, which is known for its beautiful woodlands.

What is Matching?

Matching is a lovely village in the English countryside. It's a place where homes are often surrounded by green fields. Life in a village like Matching can be peaceful. People often know their neighbours well.

Where is Matching?

Matching is found in the county of Essex, in the southeast of England. It is close to a famous area called Epping Forest. This forest is a very old woodland. It stretches across parts of Essex and London.

Epping Forest

Epping Forest is a large, ancient woodland. It's a great place for outdoor activities. People enjoy walking, cycling, and exploring nature there. The forest is home to many different plants and animals. It's an important green space for everyone to enjoy.

Essex County

Essex is a county in England. It has a mix of busy towns and quiet rural areas. Matching is one of the many small villages in Essex. The county is known for its history and its coastline.

What is a Civil Parish?

Matching is also a civil parish. A civil parish is a local area with its own small government. This government is called a parish council. The parish council helps with local services. These services might include looking after parks or community halls. It gives local people a say in how their area is run.

How Many People Live There?

In 2001, about 635 people lived in Matching. This number shows that Matching is a small community. The population of villages can change over time. People might move in or out for different reasons.

See also

In Spanish: Emparejamiento (desambiguación) para niños

Images for kids

• Epping Forest - geograph.org.uk - 142838.jpg

  Epping Forest is a large ancient woodland near Matching.