Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Waltham Abbey February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Waltham Abbey Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Waltham-Abbey.dx10302)[Hotels in Waltham Abbey](https://expedia.co.uk/Waltham-Abbey-Hotels.d10302.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Waltham Abbey](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Waltham-Abbey.d10302.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Waltham Abbey Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waltham-Abbey.d10302.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waltham Abbey Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waltham-Abbey.d10302.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Waltham Abbey ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Waltham Abbey Types of activities Where to stay [Waltham Abbey travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Waltham-Abbey.dx10302) ![Waltham Abbey featuring street scenes, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10302/25bbc455-94fa-44b6-a94d-7b68c32d94ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waltham Abbey featuring street scenes, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10302/25bbc455-94fa-44b6-a94d-7b68c32d94ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waltham Abbey which includes a small town or village as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10302/17cace4d-52e3-4096-95f8-c86821f2af6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waltham Abbey featuring heritage architecture, signage and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10302/3aa41b5f-6767-4de5-a799-a4b0bc8cbea4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waltham Abbey featuring food](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10302/4ce0734c-0635-49d4-8e4c-e730d0490946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Waltham Abbey Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Waltham Abbey has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Waltham Abbey, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Waltham Abbey with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Waltham Abbey Waltham Abbey is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Waltham Abbey, and make it a breeze to explore Waltham Abbey and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Waltham Abbey to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Waltham Abbey, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Waltham Abbey. #### Waltham Abbey attractions Waltham Abbey has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Waltham Abbey to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Waltham Abbey. Looking for things to do in Waltham Abbey can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Waltham Abbey | Number of things to do | 11 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Stoke Newington, London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/stoke-newington-london-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a51279719.activity-details): £8 | | Top 5 things to do | [London: London Stadium Tour](/things-to-do/london-london-stadium-tour.a4855674.activity-details)[London: ABBA Voyage - Express Coach & Optional Concert Ticket](/things-to-do/london-abba-voyage-express-coach-optional-concert-ticket.a45933813.activity-details)[Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour](/things-to-do/tottenham-hotspur-stadium-tour.a4119511.activity-details)[London: F1® DRIVE - The Official F1® Karting Experience](/things-to-do/london-f1-drive-the-official-f1-karting-experience.a49617704.activity-details)[Stoke Newington, London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/stoke-newington-london-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a51279719.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [London: London Stadium Tour](/things-to-do/london-london-stadium-tour.a4855674.activity-details)[Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour](/things-to-do/tottenham-hotspur-stadium-tour.a4119511.activity-details)[London: F1® DRIVE - The Official F1® Karting Experience](/things-to-do/london-f1-drive-the-official-f1-karting-experience.a49617704.activity-details)[Stoke Newington, London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/stoke-newington-london-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a51279719.activity-details)[Summit, Ally Pally Rooftop Adventure](/things-to-do/summit-ally-pally-rooftop-adventure.a51417827.activity-details) | | With kids | [London: London Stadium Tour](/things-to-do/london-london-stadium-tour.a4855674.activity-details)[Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour](/things-to-do/tottenham-hotspur-stadium-tour.a4119511.activity-details)[Westminster Walking Tour, River Cruise & Go Up The Shard](/things-to-do/westminster-walking-tour-river-cruise-go-up-the-shard.a820781.activity-details)[The Dare Skywalk Climb](/things-to-do/the-dare-skywalk-climb.a3993338.activity-details)[British Classic Cooking Class and 5 Course Dinner in London](/things-to-do/british-classic-cooking-class-and-dinner-in-london.a49444503.activity-details) | ## What to do in Waltham Abbey --- ### Popular places to visit ![Waltham Abbey Church which includes a church or cathedral and religious aspects as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081433/bd3cc4f9-33cd-45c1-be94-2bbcf01307e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waltham Abbey Church Admire the exquisite Norman architecture of this medieval church, which dates back more than eight centuries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waltham-Abbey-Church-Waltham-Abbey.d6081433.Attraction) #### Royal Gunpowder Mills Enjoy an outing to Royal Gunpowder Mills during your stay in Waltham Abbey. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Gunpowder-Mills-Waltham-Abbey.d6170613.Attraction) #### Capel Manor College and Gardens Explore the campus of Capel Manor College and Gardens during your travels in Waltham Abbey. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Capel-Manor-College-And-Gardens-Waltham-Abbey.d6170638.Attraction) #### Waltham Abbey Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Waltham Abbey Gardens, a lovely green space in Waltham Abbey. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waltham-Abbey-Gardens-Waltham-Abbey.d553248621532492013.Attraction) #### Fishers Green Nature Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Fishers Green Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Waltham Abbey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fishers-Green-Nature-Reserve-Waltham-Abbey.d553248621532492015.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Waltham Abbey ![St Thomas' parish church and churchyard, Upshire, Essex, England, seen from the southwest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434632/88f01665-c2ca-41e3-a722-4ad8883eee27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upshire Upshire might not have many top sights, but Epping Forest and Royal Gunpowder Mills are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waltham-Abbey-Upshire.dx3000434632) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Waltham Abbey ![Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/279c373b-605c-42df-ac0a-c669673cf745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### London ![A public Sunday friendly match between Coopersale CC and Old Sectonians CC (Coopersale batting), at Coopersale, a village north from Epping, Essex, England. Coopersale Cricket Club, although previously running Saturday teams, today play only Sundays friendlies. Old Sectonians Cricket Club is a long-standing peripatetic club from Ilford, London. Camera: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Software: File lens-corrected, optimized, perhaps cropped, with DxO PhotoLab, and likely further optimized with Adobe Photoshop CS2.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4632/04bf5fba-d2f7-474c-9794-a1756319691b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Acabashi](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Acabashi) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Epping ![Across the village green from the east at Matching Green, Essex, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4649/a93a71d0-213d-4eec-8e43-86f0a62e568a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Acabashi](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Acabashi) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Harlow ![London, UK - July 20, 2019:The Hall from the carp pond atMyddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield, London, England, EN2 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177893/fee10c71-1f4a-4b6d-9ae2-c8e76468f5de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Enfield ![River Lea Navigation, Turnford Marsh Taken just south of King's Weir facing south.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182472/240666ab-52ed-41d6-ba92-91b2b41de4d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [David Kemp](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4217) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Broxbourne ![New River The new river is an aqueduct originally built to transfer water from Amwell Springs in Hertfordshire to London.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182472/4fb0b776-12b6-4d9b-9f80-fc12d8b488e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Chris Hunt](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/980) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Wormley ![A canal boat cruising the River Lea Navigation between Enfield Lock and Waltham Cross, surrounded by trees in warm autumn colours.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053736/5cdfffc7-4c82-4b3d-ad22-f8b1b2d598dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waltham Cross ![Aerial view of riverside pub and housing estate in Hoddesdon UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/f48feb7d-66b7-4994-92f7-fff729f7fe2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hoddesdon ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waltham Abbey worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Waltham Abbey? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Waltham Abbey? ### Is three days enough to stay in Waltham Abbey? ### What are some activities to do in Waltham Abbey with kids? > - [London: London Stadium Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/london-london-stadium-tour.a4855674.activity-details) > - [Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tottenham-hotspur-stadium-tour.a4119511.activity-details) > - [Westminster Walking Tour, River Cruise & Go Up The Shard](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/westminster-walking-tour-river-cruise-go-up-the-shard.a820781.activity-details) > - [The Dare Skywalk Climb](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-dare-skywalk-climb.a3993338.activity-details) > - [British Classic Cooking Class and 5 Course Dinner in London](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/british-classic-cooking-class-and-dinner-in-london.a49444503.activity-details) ### What to do in Waltham Abbey for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Waltham Abbey? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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