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Sightseeing
A beautiful Museum and Gallery, showing fabrics, stained glass and furniture designed by the godfather of the Arts and Crafts Movement, William Morris. www.wmgallery.org.uk
186 locals recommend
William Morris Gallery
531 Forest RdA beautiful Museum and Gallery, showing fabrics, stained glass and furniture designed by the godfather of the Arts and Crafts Movement, William Morris. www.wmgallery.org.uk
Why not also visit nearby Vestry House Museum, which tells the history of the people of Waltham Forest. The Museum offers a regular programme of special exhibitions and family activities.
34 locals recommend
Vestry House Museum
Vestry RoadWhy not also visit nearby Vestry House Museum, which tells the history of the people of Waltham Forest. The Museum offers a regular programme of special exhibitions and family activities.
At the centre of Walthamstow village is St. Mary’s Church. The church has been much altered and extended over the years since the first permanent flint building in the 12th century.
St Mary's Church Walthamstow
8 Church EndAt the centre of Walthamstow village is St. Mary’s Church. The church has been much altered and extended over the years since the first permanent flint building in the 12th century.
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The Squires Almshouses, dating to 1795 stand next to the churchyard.
Walthamstow’s oldest secular building. The timber-framed building dates from the 15thC and was carefully restored in 1934 and 2000.Once home to the “Lord of the Manor” it's now a private house.
2 Church Ln
2 Church LaneWalthamstow’s oldest secular building. The timber-framed building dates from the 15thC and was carefully restored in 1934 and 2000.Once home to the “Lord of the Manor” it's now a private house.
Everything Else
Whilst you are at the Gallery, stroll around the beautiful Llyod park, which has a children's play area, outdoor gym and lovely cafe.
http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/pages/servicechild/lloyd-park.aspx
20 locals recommend
The Lloyd Park Centre
Winns AvenueWhilst you are at the Gallery, stroll around the beautiful Llyod park, which has a children's play area, outdoor gym and lovely cafe.
http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/pages/servicechild/lloyd-park.aspx
Saint James Park
121 Hartington RdGreat playground for kids and a nice open space.
HUGE open space for walks and nature. Follow the River Lea from the Marina where you can spot beautiful barges, go all the way to the Olympic Park, Stratford or even Central London via regents canal.
92 locals recommend
Walthamstow Marshes
Lea Bridge RoadHUGE open space for walks and nature. Follow the River Lea from the Marina where you can spot beautiful barges, go all the way to the Olympic Park, Stratford or even Central London via regents canal.
Combine a walk around the Marshes with a rest in this park, situated over the other side of the River. There is a great view from this hill right across the Marshes towards Walthamstow and beyond.
110 locals recommend
Springfield Park
61 Ashtead RdCombine a walk around the Marshes with a rest in this park, situated over the other side of the River. There is a great view from this hill right across the Marshes towards Walthamstow and beyond.
Easily reached by bus, the Olympic Park, now re-named Queen Elizabeth Park has been developed beautifully and there's lots to see and do there. queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk
755 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Easily reached by bus, the Olympic Park, now re-named Queen Elizabeth Park has been developed beautifully and there's lots to see and do there. queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk
If you can't face the crowds of tourists on Oxford Street, this is a much calmer and easier way to do LOTS of shopping in London. There are lots of very good shops and restaurants.
173 locals recommend
Currys PC World Featuring Carphone Warehouse
If you can't face the crowds of tourists on Oxford Street, this is a much calmer and easier way to do LOTS of shopping in London. There are lots of very good shops and restaurants.
Dazzling array of Neon Signage, suppliers to various movies and private buyers. Check it out and enjoy a Beer at Wild Card Brewery
112 locals recommend
Gods Own Junkyard
Shernhall StreetDazzling array of Neon Signage, suppliers to various movies and private buyers. Check it out and enjoy a Beer at Wild Card Brewery
Blackhorse Workshop is a new public space dedicated to making and mending. It also hosts markets with food stalls occassionally.
18 locals recommend
Blackhorse Workshop
PathBlackhorse Workshop is a new public space dedicated to making and mending. It also hosts markets with food stalls occassionally.
This flower market is beautiful! A great way to spend a sunday morning. Plenty of places sup coffee and enjoy brunch
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadThis flower market is beautiful! A great way to spend a sunday morning. Plenty of places sup coffee and enjoy brunch
This Lido, open from April through September is a wonderful place to swim in the open air. Situated on te edge of Hamstead Heath it is 60m long and has a stainless steel bottom! Theres a cafe too..
46 locals recommend
Parliament Hill Fields Lido
Gordon House RoadThis Lido, open from April through September is a wonderful place to swim in the open air. Situated on te edge of Hamstead Heath it is 60m long and has a stainless steel bottom! Theres a cafe too..
Wonderful place for a walk and to take in great views of London from the Heaths many vantage points
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
Wonderful place for a walk and to take in great views of London from the Heaths many vantage points
Glen Faba
Wild Swimming! Cycle up the river Lea or get the train and walk and explore!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Nags Head
216 Dunmow RdLovely Pub that has a pretty Beer Garden and does tasty Pizzas.
Lovely old traditional Pub, which serves as a good pit-stop on the way back from a walk over the Marsh. A true 'local' East End Pub.
7 locals recommend
The Coppermill
Lovely old traditional Pub, which serves as a good pit-stop on the way back from a walk over the Marsh. A true 'local' East End Pub.
A true taste of the Old Walthamstow in this Theatre Pub that has regular plays, gigs and a monthly folk night. You can't get more East-End than this! www.yeolderoseandcrowntheatrepub.co.uk
34 locals recommend
Ye Olde Rose and Crown
53 Hoe StA true taste of the Old Walthamstow in this Theatre Pub that has regular plays, gigs and a monthly folk night. You can't get more East-End than this! www.yeolderoseandcrowntheatrepub.co.uk
Enjoy a beer here, direct from the brewery after a walk up the River Lea
45 locals recommend
Beavertown Brewery
Mill Mead RoadEnjoy a beer here, direct from the brewery after a walk up the River Lea
Wild Card Brewery Tap Bar offers its beer direct from its Brewery here at Shernhall industrial estate. Often has musical offerings on Friday and Saturday nights
59 locals recommend
The Wild Card Brewery Barrel Store
Shernhall StreetWild Card Brewery Tap Bar offers its beer direct from its Brewery here at Shernhall industrial estate. Often has musical offerings on Friday and Saturday nights
A lovely pub to watch the world go by from, especially on a Saturday when Broadway market is on.
302 locals recommend
The Dove
24-28 Broadway MarketA lovely pub to watch the world go by from, especially on a Saturday when Broadway market is on.
Food Scene
Along with some other cafes and bars along the Orford rd, this is the best eatery in Walthmastow. They also provide the 'Spa' shop next door with delicious pizzas and very decadent cakes & pastries.
91 locals recommend
Eat 17 Restaurant
28-30 Orford RdAlong with some other cafes and bars along the Orford rd, this is the best eatery in Walthmastow. They also provide the 'Spa' shop next door with delicious pizzas and very decadent cakes & pastries.
Delicious food cooked on a traditional Turkish Okabasi grill. This is our favourite local eatery with reasonable prices, generous portions and reasonable prices.
18 locals recommend
Urfa Ocakbasi Restaurant
85 Stoke Newington RdDelicious food cooked on a traditional Turkish Okabasi grill. This is our favourite local eatery with reasonable prices, generous portions and reasonable prices.
A brand new, trendy Coffee shop that is filled with young families at the weekend who pop in on their way out to St James' Park with the kids.
56 St James's St
A brand new, trendy Coffee shop that is filled with young families at the weekend who pop in on their way out to St James' Park with the kids.
A real gem of a London local, The Holly Bush is a charming centuries-old pub in the heart of historic Hampstead. A good start/end point to a walk across the heath...
80 locals recommend
Holly Bush
22 Holly MountA real gem of a London local, The Holly Bush is a charming centuries-old pub in the heart of historic Hampstead. A good start/end point to a walk across the heath...
Essentials
Good value, amazing choice and a huge selection of fresh fruit and veg. Our favourite place to avoid the Big Supermarkets.
21 locals recommend
International Supermarket London
High StreetGood value, amazing choice and a huge selection of fresh fruit and veg. Our favourite place to avoid the Big Supermarkets.
Arts & Culture
A locally set-up Arts Centre and Community Space that often has some interesting exhibitions on. Coffee is donation only.
themill-coppermill.org
The Mill (Community Centre)
7-11 Coppermill LnA locally set-up Arts Centre and Community Space that often has some interesting exhibitions on. Coffee is donation only.
themill-coppermill.org
Gnome House is a new community and creative space in Walthamstow, East London. It comprises a printmaking workshop and a cafe and has regular events.
Gnome House
7 Blackhorse LaneGnome House is a new community and creative space in Walthamstow, East London. It comprises a printmaking workshop and a cafe and has regular events.