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Waltham Abbey,
right on the border with Hertfordshire, close to London, yet
very much a country town with Epping Forest to the east and
Lee Valley to the west.
The town
has a long history, originally based on the Abbey itself,
with Royal visitors from the 11th century onwards.
After
becoming a market town the Gun Powder Mills were established
in the 1500's, the gunpowder being transported by barge. The
industry stopped finally after the Second World War, the mills
becoming an explosives research establishment which closed
in the 1990's.
Today
there is still a market on Tuesdays and Saturdays, continuing
a 700 year old tradition. Old buildings can be seen in the
town and the Lee Canal, to the west, once used to transport
the gunpowder, is now a pleasant place to walk.
There
is a leisure park, Town Mead, with lake, adventure playground,
shop, putting green, picnic and barbecue areas, as well as
football pitches and tennis courts.
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Location
Map of Waltham Abbey |
What
To See -
Waltham Abbey Tourist Attractions
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Abbey Church, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DG,
a Norman Abbey with bells, founded 1060 by King Harold, who
may be buried here, museum, and ruins.Open: 10:00-16:00, opens
12:00 on Wed & Sun. Tel: 01992 767897 |
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Epping
Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey,
EN9 1EL. Located in a 1520 timber framed building the museum
has permanent displays and exhibitions. All on the history of
the area with Renaissance decorated wooden panels from the Abbey.
Shop. Open: Mon, Tue, Fri 14:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun
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Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY,
the history of the mills and the science involved, all in 175
acres of parkland. Inside displays, hands-on, gunpowder explained,
whilst outside there are walks, wildlife and a "land train"
to take you around the site for a small charge. Shop, cafe,
etc. Open: May-Sept weekends 11:00-17:00
Tel: 01992 707370 |
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Valley Regional Park, this regional park goes from Hertfordshire
to the north all the way south to East London, following the
river, a distance of 22 miles.Besides being a good place to
walk there is fishing, golf, birdwatching, even an icerink,
plus events. Due it's size you will only cover part of it in
one day, so get information from the Lee Valley Park Information
Centre at the Visitor Centre, Lee Valley Park Farm, Hayes Hill,
Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey. The farm is
next to the entrance to the River Lee Country Park, or see www.leevalleypark.org.uk
Information Centre Tel: 01992 702200 |
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Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile,
Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EG, two farms here, animals to see, picnic
areas and play areas. Open: Mon-Fri 10:00-16:30 Sat-Sun 10:00-17:30
Tel: 01992 892781 |
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Lee Country Park, lakes, wildlife, birds, and countryside
for walking and picnics, bird hides. Tel: 01992 702200 |
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Where
To Stay in Waltham Abbey
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Old Shire Lane Waltham Abbey EN9 3LX
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Set on the edge of the ancient woodlands of Epping Forest, this contemporary-style hotel is ideally located in a peaceful position yet within easy reach of the M25, M11, M1 and Stansted Airport.
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Days Out in and around Waltham Abbey
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Epping Forest |
Towns near Waltham Abbey To Visit - straight line distance:
Frinton-on-Sea Tourist Information (5.01 miles) Walton-on-the-Naze Tourist Information (6.20 miles) Mistley Tourist Information (11.02 miles) Harwich Tourist Information (11.33 miles) |
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Area
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Information
Centre
4,
Highbridge Street
Waltham Abbey
Tel: 01992 652295 |
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