25 things to do in Waltham Forest, London
Waltham Forest sits in north east London, covering neighbourhoods like Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford. We track 25 places worth visiting here The mix leans towards food & drinks, games, outdoor. It works well for couples, families, work teams, whether you're planning an after-work drink, a weekend day out or a group social.
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25 venues
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Food & Drinks
Best for
couples, families, work teams
Typical budget
££
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Top picks in Waltham Forest
Lee Valley White Water Centre
Waltham Forest · Adventure Centre
London 2012 Olympic white-water rafting just inside the M25.
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God's Own Junkyard Neon
Walthamstow · Museum
Neon art warehouse and café — magical photos, very Instagram-friendly.
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Walthamstow Escape Rooms
Walthamstow · Escape Room
Sixty-minute themed rooms in Walthamstow, splitable into teams for a proper head-to-head.
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Walthamstow Karaoke Booths
Walthamstow · Karaoke Rooms
Private karaoke booths in Walthamstow with table service, the fastest way to break the ice.
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Walthamstow Summer Terrace
Walthamstow · Summer Terrace
Sun-trap terrace in Walthamstow with frozen cocktails, big tables and a summer-only barbecue.
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Walthamstow Food Market
Walthamstow · Street Food Market
Weekend traders in Walthamstow slinging everything from birria tacos to Ethiopian stews, everyone picks their own.
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Walthamstow Late Bar
Walthamstow · Late Bar
Walthamstow's go-to late licence, proper cocktails, low lighting and DJs from ten.
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Walthamstow Afternoon Tea
Walthamstow · Afternoon Tea
Proper stands, scones and free-flowing tea in a grand Walthamstow room, book a window table.
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About Waltham Forest
Popular areas
Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford
Postcodes
E4, E10, E17, IG8
Region
North East London