# Waltham Abbey Gardens — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step into centuries of heritage at these historic gardens dating back to Henry II's 1177 foundation, perfect for family picnics with facilities including toilets and baby changing. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/waltham-abbey/attractions/waltham-abbey-gardens (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Garden 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Waltham Abbey Gardens Abbey View [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15507001231710206296&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Jo Clack](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104373193662282279356) **In short:** Waltham Abbey Gardens is a garden in Waltham Abbey, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 385 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Waltham Abbey Gardens Step into centuries of heritage at these historic gardens dating back to Henry II's 1177 foundation, perfect for family picnics with facilities including toilets and baby changing. ## What's nearby - Waltham Abbey 200m away - Waltham Abbey Community Centre 200m away - Domino's Pizza - Waltham Abbey 250m away - Ting Tong Thai Cafe 300m away - Epping Forest District Museum 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Open 24 hours **Tuesday** Open 24 hours **Wednesday** Open 24 hours **Thursday** Open 24 hours **Friday** Open 24 hours **Saturday** Open 24 hours **Sunday** Open 24 hours Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Becky T](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108169898487473553032/reviews) ★★★★★ Free to visit these monastic ruins and gatehouse. Nice walking paths interspersed with medieval abbey ruins and interesting signs providing some history - very nice. Also has a lovely rose garden area, and some benches throughout. Car park was decent, though the physical machine wasn’t working so had to faff with downloading their app to pay. Prices ok for English car park. · via Google [Paul](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111173309149263772385/reviews) ★★★★★ Visited here on Saturday afternoon. Plenty of parking and not expensive, nice easy walks around the grounds. Ideal for families with little kids. You pay for parking on exit. · via Google [Carl'Isaac Gatt](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113070093480826907528/reviews) ★★★★★ Beautiful garden nice for a weekend stroll · via Google [Long “LW” Walk](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107453409976391949484/reviews) ★★★★★ Green and peaceful oasis in the middle of town. Car park very reasonable - £1 for 1 hr and £2 for 24 hrs. In summer rose garden must be beautiful, but even in winter dullness was refreshing to walk around and enjoy greenery and wildlife. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x48762006c6cd8ead:0xd733ef75eba1b958!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Abbeyview, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1XQ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.6891661%2C-0.0011583) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (385 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Destination** Waltham Abbey [More attractions in Waltham Abbey](https://staycation.co.uk/waltham-abbey/attractions) ★ 4.6 (385 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/gardens-and-heritage/waltham-abbey-gardens-?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [03000 030 610](tel:03000030610) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Waltham Abbey **Postcode** EN9 1XQ **Plus Code** 9C3XMXQX+MG [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x48762006c6cd8ead:0xd733ef75eba1b958!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48762006c6cd8ead:0xd733ef75eba1b958!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48762006c6cd8ead:0xd733ef75eba1b958!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Waltham Abbey Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DWaltham%2BAbbey%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/waltham-abbey/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/waltham-abbey/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Waltham Abbey Gardens? Waltham Abbey Gardens is open Mon–Sun 24 hours (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Waltham Abbey Gardens any good? Waltham Abbey Gardens is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 385 Google reviews. ### Is Waltham Abbey Gardens dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Waltham Abbey Gardens. ### Is Waltham Abbey Gardens indoors or outdoors? Waltham Abbey Gardens is mainly outdoors. ### What ages is Waltham Abbey Gardens suitable for? Waltham Abbey Gardens suits all ages. ### Is Waltham Abbey Gardens wheelchair accessible? Waltham Abbey Gardens has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Waltham Abbey Gardens? Yes: paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Waltham Abbey Gardens? Call Waltham Abbey Gardens on +44 300 003 0610. ## More near Waltham Abbey Gardens ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Premier Inn London Enfield ★ 3.9 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/enfield/hotels/premier-inn-london-enfield) - [Delta Hotels Waltham Abbey by Marriott ★ 4.1 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/waltham-abbey/hotels/delta-hotels-waltham-abbey-by-marriott) - [Premier Inn Waltham Abbey ★ 4.2 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/waltham-abbey/hotels/premier-inn-waltham-abbey) - [Travelodge Cheshunt ★ 3.9 · 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshunt/hotels/travelodge-cheshunt) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Cutters Cottage 5.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/epping-forest/cottages/cutters-cottage-uk44481) - [14 Becket Close 6.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/redbridge/cottages/14-becket-close-syk1193535) - [The Woodford Retreat 6.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/redbridge/cottages/the-woodford-retreat-uk50196) - [The Herdwick Safari Tent 7.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/east-hertfordshire/cottages/the-herdwick-safari-tent-ukc7349) ### Campsites nearby - [Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone ★ 4.2 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/london/camping/lee-valley-campsite-sewardstone) - [Theobalds Park ★ 4.4 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/goffs-oak/camping/theobalds-park) - [Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite ★ 4.5 · 3.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/broxbourne/camping/lee-valley-almost-wild-campsite) - [Debden House Camp Site ★ 4.1 · 3.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping/debden-house-camp-site) ### Things to do nearby - [Epping Forest District Museum ★ 4.7 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/waltham-abbey/attractions/epping-forest-district-museum) - [Lee Valley White Water Centre ★ 4.7 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/waltham-abbey/attractions/lee-valley-white-water-centre) - [Gunpowder Mills ★ 4.3 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/waltham-abbey/attractions/gunpowder-mills) - [River Lee Country Park ★ 4.7 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshunt/attractions/river-lee-country-park)