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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Lee Valley White Water Centre — Outdoor in Waltham Forest, London
🔥 Hyped🛶 Outdoor
£60/head

Lee Valley White Water Centre

Waltham Forest · Adventure Centre

4.8·Google

London 2012 Olympic white-water rafting just inside the M25.

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630·40m travelWaltham Forest
God's Own Junkyard Neon — Creative in Walthamstow, London
💡 Creative
£10/head

God's Own Junkyard Neon

Walthamstow · Museum

4.8·Google

Neon art warehouse and café — magical photos, very Instagram-friendly.

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420·32m travelWaltham Forest
Walthamstow Escape Rooms — Games in Walthamstow, London
🔐 Games
£28/head

Walthamstow Escape Rooms

Walthamstow · Escape Room

4.8·Google

Sixty-minute themed rooms in Walthamstow, splitable into teams for a proper head-to-head.

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318·32m travelWaltham Forest
Walthamstow Karaoke Booths — Nightlife in Walthamstow, London
🎤 Nightlife
£22/head

Walthamstow Karaoke Booths

Walthamstow · Karaoke Rooms

4.3·Google

Private karaoke booths in Walthamstow with table service, the fastest way to break the ice.

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420·33m travelWaltham Forest
Walthamstow Summer Terrace — Seasonal in Walthamstow, London
☀️ Seasonal
£20/head

Walthamstow Summer Terrace

Walthamstow · Summer Terrace

4.5·Google

Sun-trap terrace in Walthamstow with frozen cocktails, big tables and a summer-only barbecue.

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440·32m travelWaltham Forest
Walthamstow Food Market — Food & Drinks in Walthamstow, London
🌮 Food & Drinks
£19/head

Walthamstow Food Market

Walthamstow · Street Food Market

4.6·Google

Weekend traders in Walthamstow slinging everything from birria tacos to Ethiopian stews, everyone picks their own.

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240·29m travelWaltham Forest
Walthamstow Late Bar — Nightlife in Walthamstow, London
🍸 Nightlife
£21/head

Walthamstow Late Bar

Walthamstow · Late Bar

4.7·Google

Walthamstow's go-to late licence, proper cocktails, low lighting and DJs from ten.

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430·30m travelWaltham Forest
Walthamstow Afternoon Tea — Luxury in Walthamstow, London
🫖 Luxury
£55/head

Walthamstow Afternoon Tea

Walthamstow · Afternoon Tea

4.6·Google

Proper stands, scones and free-flowing tea in a grand Walthamstow room, book a window table.

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220·29m travelWaltham Forest

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About Waltham Forest

Popular areas

Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford

Postcodes

E4, E10, E17, IG8

Region

North East London

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