Walthamstow
Things to do in Walthamstow, Greater London
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Walthamstow is not a place to base yourself overnight, but it is worth visiting for what it offers by day. The town has a particularly strong restaurant scene, with Turkish cuisine well represented through Gunes Turkish Restaurant (rated 4.7 from around 2,500 reviews) and Yasar's Kitchen (rated 4.5 from around 1,500 reviews), alongside Etles (rated 4.6 from around 900 reviews) and several other established spots. The Ferry Boat Inn and The Royal Oak offer more traditional pub dining, while Big Penny Social rounds out the options.
The main draw for visitors is God's Own Junkyard, rated 4.7 from over 3,000 reviews, which sits at the heart of what makes Walthamstow distinctive. Beyond that, there is the Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre (rated 4.1 from around 2,200 reviews) and the Leisure Centre, plus spymissions walthamstow for those looking for a specific activity.
Where to stay in Walthamstow
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The Commongate Hotels
131-133 Markhouse Road, London
Holiday Inn Express London Chingford
5 Walthamstow Avenue, London
The Royal Oak
320 Hale End Rd, London
Woodford Hotel
38 Grove Hill South, London
Travelodge London Snaresbrook
73 Hollybush Hill, Snaresbrook
Grand Heights Suites
66 Huxley Road, London
Wanstead Hotel
2b Lonsdale Road, London
Red Lion
640 High Road, London
Things to Do in Walthamstow(4)
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Where to Eat in Walthamstow(21)
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This is a neighbourhood with real substance to its food and drink culture and genuine attractions that pull in visitors. You could easily spend a day here without running out of things to do, though you would be staying elsewhere in London.
Attractions Near Walthamstow
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William Morris Gallery
London · ⭐ 4.7
0 mi
Waltham Forest FGC
London · ⭐ 4.1
1 mi
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum
London · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Leyton Leisure Lagoon
East London · ⭐ 4.0
1 mi
Leyton Leisure Centre
London · ⭐ 4.0
1 mi
Peter May Sports Centre
London · ⭐ 4.1
1 mi
Walthamstow Wetlands
London · ⭐ 4.6
2 mi
Tottenham Marshes
Tottenham · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Walthamstow
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Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Debden House Camp Site
⭐ 4.1
Theobalds Park
⭐ 4.4
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite
⭐ 4.5 · from £34/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Walthamstow
All cottages in Walthamstow →The Woodford Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416
On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
Barn House and Mansion
2 cottages · from £3,777
Emerson Park Villa
6 bed · sleeps 14 · from £7,305
The Villa Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 14 · from £11,180
Common questions about Walthamstow
What is there to do in Walthamstow?
We list 4 attractions and things to do in and around Walthamstow.
Where can I eat in Walthamstow?
We list 21 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Walthamstow.
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