Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Highams Park is a district in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, England, near Epping Forest and 8.1 miles (13 km) north-east of Charing Cross. “
Things that make us love Highams Park
What makes the heart of Highams Park? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Highams Park to help you decide to move in there.
Galleries and Museums
An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Highams Park we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.
We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page
Where can you buy groceries in the area
Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Highams Park. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.
We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page
What type of green space is there in Highams Park?
One of London’s best features is the large array of public parks and green spaces. See if Highams Park offers room to explore and maybe take your dog for a walk.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Pubs in the region
As Londoners, at Cozee we are deeply attached to our weekly attendance to our local pub. Why should you be different in the place where you are going to live? That is why we have been testing and reviewing all the pubs in Highams Park. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of Highams Park
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chingford Cricket Club | Kimbley Way Chingford E4 6DE | During the Summer, the Bar is open most evenings as well as at weekends and matchdays. In the Winter, members congregate on a Sunday afternoon. |
| Dove | Friday Hill Chingford E4 6EL | Renamed after Pimp Hall a C16/C17 timber-framed dovecote in Kings Road E4. Under new management since October 2021. Pool and darts. Only one real ale at present. |
| Greene Man | 191 Old Church Road Chingford E4 6RB | Was Beefeater selling Boddies and Flowers Original. Run by Greene King as part of their Hungry Horse chain. |
| Kings Ford | 250-252 Chingford Mount Road Chingford E4 8JL | A spacious Wetherspoon conversion, the long single room has the bar halfway down on the right-hand side. There are 10 handpumps, four on the front serving regular ales and six serving the cider and guest ales, including at least one from a local brewery. As well as the two main Wetherspoon beer festivals, it also holds local beer festivals and Meet the Brewer nights. Two large screens are mute except for major sporting events. Breakfasts are served from 8am. |
| Kings Head | 2B Kings Head Hill Chingford E4 7EA | A popular and welcoming Stonegate pub located in leafy North Chingford. It is very roomy, with various seating areas, a small garden and a car park. The number of handpumps has recently increased to ten, to include one real cider, four regular beers (selected by customer vote) and six guest ales, often with one from a local brewery. Food is available all day from a wide-ranging menu. Quiz nights are Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Recently refurbished. |
| Larkshall | Larkshall Road Chingford E4 6NT | Superb old looking pub with various little rooms and large ornate eating section. The only thing against it are the artificial fires. Larkshall Farm was on this site from 1890 till the pub was built. Lease acquired by Mosaic pubs & dining who have refurbished the pub retaining a classic style whilst being brought up to date with a bar area as you enter with a restaurant area beyond and upstairs. |
| Old Hall Tavern | 200 Hall Lane Chingford E4 8EY | Pub with large function room where there is live music on a regular basis. |
| Queen Elizabeth | 95 Forest Side Chingford E4 6BA | Establishment in nice location by Epping Forest. Was a carvery until becoming an Ember Inn in 2015. |
| Royal Forest Hotel | 4 Rangers Road Chingford E4 7QH | Food orientated establishment which also has a Premier Inn attached to it. There is a bar area with one hand pump that has London Pride as the regular offering. October 2023 – open restricted hours for breakfast only |
| Royal Oak | 219 Kings Head Hill Chingford E4 7PP | A McMullen pub since 1920 when we purchased it for £1,250. Busy house that is popular for its food although there is a bar area. Refurbished in 2011 |
| Rusty Bike | 134-138 Station Road Chingford E4 6AN | A free house opposite Chingford Station and very close to the popular Epping Forest – walkers and cyclists are welcome. Its roomy interior attracts a wide mix of customers during the day. 12 keg taps including Singha, Blue Moon, Cobra and Rusty Bike Lager. Thai food |
| Wishing Well | 11 Hall Lane Chingford E4 8HH | Re-opened after refurbishment. It was an Irish themed pub at Chingford Mount. |
| County Arms | 420 Hale End Road Highams Park E4 9PB | 1908 mock-Tudor pub. Now Greene King. Ex-Truman, S&N Retail, Spirit with John Barras brand. Spacious inside. Audible music, blokey atmosphere, Sky TV, pool, darts etc. |
| Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway Highams Park E4 9LQ | Local Branch’s first micro-pub the building was previously two shops that had been knocked into one. It was converted to a micro-pub in early 2020. At least three cask ales and ciders on a rotational basis along with a range of bottles and cans. There are a limited number of tables both inside and outside the venue. No food, just snacks. |
Restaurants
Highams Park is able to produce a large amount of different cuisines if you are looking. Take a look at the table below to find the most popular places to eat if you are a resident of Highams Park.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell | 470 Larkshall Road, London | 4.3 | 254 |
| Royal Oak Pub & Guesthouse | 320 Hale End Road, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 1071 |
| Breeze | 476-478 Larkshall Road, London | 4.3 | 530 |
| Subway | U6, Highams Green, 403 Larkshall Road, London | 4.3 | 85 |
| The Indian Dining Club | 15 Winchester Road, London | 4.3 | 118 |
| Sea Breeze Woodford Green | 385 Hale End Road, Woodford Green | 4.3 | 60 |
| Good Friend Chinese Restaurant | 23 Winchester Road, London | 4.3 | 278 |
| One The Avenue | 1c The Avenue, London | 4.3 | 277 |
| Pizza Go Go Chingford | 12 The Avenue, London | 4.3 | 92 |
| County Arms | 420 Hale End Road, London | 4.3 | 341 |
| Highams Kebab House | 17 Winchester Road 02085277050, London | 4.3 | 67 |
| Wings Hut | 26 The Avenue, London | 4.3 | 51 |
| Purbani Tandoori | 34 The Avenue, London | 4.3 | 248 |
| Highams Lounge | 14 The Avenue, London | 4.3 | 141 |
| Romeo’s | 1A The Avenue, London | 4.3 | 22 |
| Station Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 1 The Avenue, London | 4.3 | 280 |
| Karya Bistro | 428 Hale End Road, London | 4.3 | 68 |
| Morley’s Fried Chicken | 412 Hale End Road, London | 4.3 | 13 |
| Gourmet House | 404 Hale End Road, London | 4.3 | 113 |
| V’s Burgers | 507 Hale End Road, London | 4.3 | 132 |
What kind of gyms are there in Highams Park?
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Highams Park.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
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View allWhat else is close to Highams Park?
You are not 100% sure that you want to move in Highams Park? Check out our other guides about some nearby areas. You might find your next neighbourhood. The following tables shows the nearby areas within a 3.5km radius.
What kind of things are there to do in the city of Highams Park?
It could be that Highams Park has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Highams Park. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Highams Park.
Also, knowing what’s available in Highams Park and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.
The amenities you might need in Highams Park
Below is a list of the places you may want to check out if the area of Highams Park. This can really help you out when you are moving to an area or neighbourhood.
What schools are nearby in Highams Park?
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Highams Park vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool | 16A Handsworth Avenue, London | 4 | 2 |
| Oakhill Primary School | Alders Avenue, Woodford Green | 3.5 | 6 |
| Handsworth Preschool | 40 Malvern Avenue, London | N/A | N/A |
| Bright Futures Nursery | 1 Jacks Farm Way, London | 5 | 3 |
| Alphamaths Alevel Maths Tutors | 30 Oak Hill, Woodford Green | 5 | 9 |
| Handsworth Primary School | Handsworth Avenue, London | 4.1 | 9 |
| Selwyn Primary School | 102 Cavendish Road, London | 3.4 | 14 |
| Highams Park School | Handsworth Avenue, London | 2.8 | 19 |
| Joseph Clarke School | Vincent Road, London | 5 | 3 |
| Brookfield House School | 1a Alders Avenue, London, Woodford Green | 4 | 4 |
| Handsworth Preschool | Highams Park Baptist Church, Cowling Hall, Cavendish Road, Highams Park, London | 5 | 1 |
| Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool | 16A Handsworth Avenue, London | 3.7 | 3 |
| istarhearthealing | Preston Avenue, London | N/A | N/A |
| High View Piano Tutoring | 33 Preston Avenue, London | 5 | 3 |
| Access Music Tuition | 1 Wrigley Close, London | N/A | N/A |
| Waltham Forest Music | 1 The Avenue, Wrigley Close, London | 5 | 39 |
| Gareth Frederik: Guitar Lessons & Live | 29 Hickman Avenue, London | 4 | 1 |
| World of Kids Academy | 16, Jack’s Farm Way, London | N/A | N/A |
| Tenis antrenament | 11 Hickman Avenue, London | N/A | N/A |
| WimX Tennis Chingford | Rolls Sports Ground, Hickman Avenue, London | N/A | N/A |
Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Highams Park
We weren’t able to locate medical institutions or stores in this neighbourhood. Let us know in the comments if we are wrong so we can add them to our list.
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In Highams Park, what tube and train stations are nearby?
Train and tube stations in Highams Park can provide you with direct links to nearby cities and hence, they are a desirable feature for people when deciding on a place to live. Those who move into a city with direct transport links are able to travel further for work and will maybe spend less time commuting. Find a table below about where these transport links are:
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highams Park | United Kingdom | 4.3 | 43 |
Post offices in the area of Highams Park
Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in Highams Park can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale End Sub Post Office | 481 Hale End Road, London | 2.7 | 79 |
Sales & Lettings agents in Highams Park
If you’ve been reading up on Highams Park, you’re already doing the right research. When you’re ready to take the next step, a trusted estate agent is your best ally.
As a London-based agency,
Cozee knows the market well — and we’d be delighted to help you find your ideal home in Highams Park.
Last Updated on March 26, 2026