What's Waltham Forest like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Waltham Forest, especially its restaurants. You'll find a selection of coffee shops and bars in the neighbourhood. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge and Vestry House Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and William Morris Gallery.
Where are the best places to stay in Waltham Forest?
We have 221 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' top places to stay in Waltham Forest:
The Lion & Key Hotel
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Holiday Inn Express London Chingford, an IHG Hotel
Suburban hotel with bar- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Attentive staff
How to get to Waltham Forest
Flying to:
- London (LCY-London City), 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Waltham Forest
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 20.5 mi (33.1 km) from Waltham Forest
- London (STN-Stansted), 23.4 mi (37.7 km) from Waltham Forest
Travelling to Waltham Forest by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- London Highams Park Station
- Wood Street Station
- Blackhorse Road Station
Getting to Waltham Forest on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Walthamstow Central Station
- Walthamstow Queen's Road Overground Station
- Blackhorse Road Underground Station
Things to see and do in and around Waltham Forest
What to see in Waltham Forest
- Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- Lee Valley Ice Centre
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge
- Lloyd Park
- Vestry House Museum