Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey

Well preserved town, home to one of the county’s most outstanding Norman buildings, Waltham Abbey. It was endowed by King Harold, who was reputedly buried here. Beside the abbey is a lovely area of parkland and gardens. Sitting on the Meridian Line, the town has former coaching inns, and a fine ´Art Nouveau´ Town Hall.

Must see and do

• Lee Valley Park Information Service, Waltham Abbey
• River Lee Country Park, Waltham Abbey
• Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey
• Waltham Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey
• Open Day and Fete, Waltham Abbey
• Urban Escapes, Lee Valley Farm, Waltham Abbey (June)
  

Related Links

• East of England Tourist Board (www.visiteastofengland.com/)
• Epping Forest District Council - Leisure and Culture (www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/default.asp)