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London Borough of Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest is an outer London borough formed in 1965 from three Essex municipalities and bordered by the River Lea to the west. The William Morris Gallery,...

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Plan London Borough of Waltham Forest

Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Waltham Forest is an outer London borough formed in 1965 from three Essex municipalities and bordered by the River Lea to the west. The William Morris Gallery, Vestry House Museum, and Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge represent the district's cultural and historical significance. Walthamstow Wetlands and the marshes along the former Royal Forest provide natural spaces, while the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre marks the borough's Olympic legacy.

Checked 2026-09-04

Practical information

Language spoken
English; Welsh is official in Wales
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+44
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
999 or 112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type G · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from the mains
Public water suppliers regulate mains drinking water; use cold mains taps

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Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: seasonal closure recorded
  5. May: no seasonality data recorded
  6. June: no seasonality data recorded
  7. July: no seasonality data recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  10. October: seasonal closure recorded
  11. November: seasonal closure recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

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Historic monuments 32 Museums 3 Places of worship 150 Nature sites 60 Viewpoints 2 Food and drink 2 Markets and shopping 11 Entertainment 1 Nightlife 96 Family attractions 1 Art and culture 38 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 294 1 to 2 hours 102

Interests

History 182 Art 185 Museums 41 Nature 62 Sea and beach 60 Viewpoints 2
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