In 1882, Queen Victoria declared the forest should be for "the use and enjoyment of my people for all time" and a large part of it has been designed as a site of special scientific interest.

BBC: Epping Forest could be Olympics police base

So last week, Forest Whitaker got raves as Idi Amin, and now Helen Mirren for Queen Elizabeth.

NPR: Summary Judgment: 'The Departed,' 'Employee of the Month,' 'The Queen'