Waltham Abbey
Things to do in Waltham Abbey, Essex
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Waltham Abbey makes a natural base for exploring the Lee Valley White Water Centre, rated 4.7 from nearly 4,000 reviews. The town has three hotels to choose from: the Delta Hotels Waltham Abbey by Marriott, the Premier Inn, and Good Intent Rooms, which despite its small review count sits at 4.7. All three give visitors somewhere straightforward to land before heading out to the area's attractions.
Beyond the water centre, there's enough to occupy a day or two. Waltham Abbey Gardens is rated 4.6, while the Epping Forest District Museum scores 4.7 from 142 reviews. The Gunpowder Mills, rated 4.3, and Tyndall's Winter Wonderland offer different ways to spend an afternoon depending on what you're after and the time of year.
The Halfway House, rated 4.5 from 271 reviews, sits in town as a place to eat. For a town this size with several good-rated attractions and solid hotel accommodation, it's a straightforward choice for a short break in Essex, with the White Water Centre as the main draw for many visitors.
Where to stay in Waltham Abbey(3)
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Premier Inn London Enfield
Innova Park, Enfield
Delta Hotels Waltham Abbey by Marriott
Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey
Premier Inn Waltham Abbey
Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey
Travelodge Cheshunt
Park Plaza, Cheshunt
Birch Cheshunt
Theobalds Park, Waltham Cross
Good Intent Rooms
Crown Hill, Waltham Abbey
The 55
55 Sedcote Road, Enfield
Epping Forest Hotel
30 Oak Hill, London
Things to Do in Waltham Abbey(5)
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Where to Eat in Waltham Abbey(1)
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Attractions Near Waltham Abbey
All attractions in Waltham Abbey →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Waltham Abbey.
2 mi
River Lee Country Park
Cheshunt · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Albany Leisure Centre
Enfield · ⭐ 3.5
2 mi
Capel Manor Gardens
Enfield · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Jump City UK
Cheshunt · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
Fun Junction
Cheshunt · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Lee Valley Regional Park
Broxbourne · ⭐ 4.5
Get to know animals CIC
Epping · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Cineworld London - Enfield
Enfield · ⭐ 4.1
Camping in Waltham Abbey
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Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Theobalds Park
⭐ 4.4
Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite
⭐ 4.5 · from £34/night
Debden House Camp Site
⭐ 4.1
Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir
⭐ 4.2 · from £25/night
Dalmonds Camping
⭐ 4.9 · from £375/night
Roydon Marina Village
⭐ 4.3
Self-Catering Cottages in Waltham Abbey
All cottages in Waltham Abbey →Cutters Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,092
The Woodford Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416
The Herdwick Safari Tent
1 bed · sleeps 6 · from £2,222
The Chicken Coop
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £2,174
The Highland Camping Pod
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £2,174
Barn House and Mansion
2 cottages · from £3,777
Shepherd’s Retreat
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £317
The Villa Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 14 · from £11,180
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