Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Waltham Abbey is a town and civil parish in the Epping Forest District of Essex, within the metropolitan and urban area of London, England, 13.5 miles (21.7 km) north-east of Charing Cross. It lies on the Greenwich Meridian, between the River Lea in the west and Epping Forest in the east, with large sections forming part of the Metropolitan Green Belt. “
What to do in Waltham Abbey
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What makes the heart of Waltham Abbey? 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 and gyms that exist in Waltham Abbey to help you decide as to whether to move there or not.
Parks and green spaces in Waltham Abbey
Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Waltham Abbey in more detail.
| 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 |
What kind of restaurants are there?
The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In Waltham Abbey, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Tup | 3 Market Square, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 73 |
| Hings | 42 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 44 |
| Abbey Grill | 18A Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 169 |
| Chilli Pickle | 40 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 135 |
| Tony’s Pie & Mash | 10 Market Square, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 672 |
| Phoenix Chinese Restaurant | 46 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 137 |
| Angel | 48 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 211 |
| Shuhag Tandoori | 16 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 206 |
| Market Kebab | 19, Market Square, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 58 |
| Domino’s Pizza – Waltham Abbey | 20-22 Darby Drive, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 107 |
| McDonald’s | Highbridge Retail Park, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 2696 |
| Le Spice | 1 Arlingham Mews, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 185 |
| YO! Waltham Abbey Tesco Kiosk | Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 4 |
| The Teapot Café @ Tesco | Tesco car park, 3 Sewardstone Road, in, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 111 |
| Barneys Seafood at the sultan pub | Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 33 |
| Waltham Abbey Fish Bar | Foxes Parade, 5, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 78 |
| Pink Zebra Club | 6, Foxes Parade, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 33 |
| Belini Restaurant & Bar | 58 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 10 |
| Ting Tong Thai Cafe | 1 Darby Drive, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 351 |
| Crepe and Shake | 28 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 4.3 | 408 |
Museums & Galleries in the area
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for Waltham Abbey below.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Forest District Museum | 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 4.7 | 106 |
Supermarkets in Waltham Abbey
Out of all the other services in Waltham Abbey, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Waltham Abbey.
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
The range of gyms in Waltham Abbey
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Waltham Abbey.
| 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 |
Public houses of Waltham Abbey
As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Waltham Abbey – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Waltham Abbey.
We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!
Looking for an estate agent in Waltham Abbey
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The things you might need in Waltham Abbey
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What schools are nearby in Waltham Abbey?
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Waltham Abbey vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Horizons Ltd | 18A Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 4.9 | 16 |
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary School | Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey | 4.6 | 7 |
| Honeybear House Day Nursery | 34 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 4 | 4 |
| MSTR Academy | 6 Arlingham Mews, Waltham Abbey | N/A | N/A |
| Rochford Preschool | Rochford Pavilion, Rochford Avenue, Waltham Abbey | N/A | N/A |
| Tudor Cross Pre-School | 46 Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey | 5 | 1 |
| Singing Teacher | 9 Powdermill Mews, Waltham Abbey | N/A | N/A |
Tube & Train stations in and around Waltham Abbey
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Waltham Abbey to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
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Post offices in Waltham Abbey
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Waltham Abbey provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Abbey Post Office | 12 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey | 1.5 | 72 |
Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey has 2 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Square Surgery | Waltham Abbey Health Centre/Sewardstone Rd, Waltham Abbey | 2.6 | 98 |
| Waltham Abbey Health Centre | Waltham Abbey | N/A | N/A |
Other nearby areas around Waltham Abbey
Whenever you’re not sure about if you want to move into an area for sure, making sure that you have considered your other options is important to confirm a decision or perhaps sway you in another direction. Find some other nearby regions to help you make a decision about Waltham Abbey.
Last Updated on March 26, 2026