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Walthamstow Market

Walthamstow Market

The perfect place to find fresh fruit and veg alongside a variety of shops and small mediterranean restaurants.

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay

Great place for drinks and Caribbean food, where the customer service is impeccable and the decor inside is really nice.

The Village

The Village

Recently reopened, this pub is a great place to enjoy a drink sitting on a lovely, comfy sofa in the garden.

Empire Cinemas

Empire Cinemas

The largest independently owned cinema in the UK, it's a good place to hang out with your friends and enjoy a movie.

Zaiqa

Zaiqa

Fresh Indian cuisine served as a buffet. A restaurant with both style and substance.

The Italian Delicatessen of Walthamstow

The Italian Delicatessen of Walthamstow

The deli counter stocks a superb range of Italian cheeses, cured meats and crudités to enjoy as antipasti or ingredients. Freshly-baked breads include focaccia. Superb quality wines and spirits. The warm welcome and customer service is what makes this delicatessen authentic. A great shop in Walthamstow.

Wildcard Brewery Tap Bar

Wildcard Brewery Tap Bar

A beautifully simple place with beers brewed on site. A lovely laid back feel with the occasional live band playing!

The Mall

The Mall

Plenty of well known high street stores and food outlets under one roof.

Eat17

Eat17

This restaurant in a converted ballroom has a varied menu of hearty British meals with a foodie twist.

William Morris Gallery

William Morris Gallery

As well as showcasing Morris's works, you can also learn about the wider art world through exhibitions and workshops.

Aura Rosa

Aura Rosa

Serving afternoon tea on a Sunday at Mother's Ruin Gin Palace, I recommend the Guinness cake!

The Village Bakery

The Village Bakery

Great for al fresco breakfasts and lunch in the heart of the village and they do a mean BBQ Pork Bap Special!

God's Own Junkyard

God's Own Junkyard

Enough to brighten any overcast day... Head over to this warehouse for a sensory overload. A crazy feast of colours with store signs and lights, it's a truly hipster place!

The Flower Pot

The Flower Pot

Fantastic quiz night on Tuesdays, music, really old feel pub, hasn't been gentrified. Very friendly, very low staff turnover which is a good sign.

Cove17

Cove17

New addition to Hoe Street and another sign of positive improvement in the area. Affordable accessories for gentlemen, some of which are produced by local manufacturers; fantastic barbers, and plenty of interesting conversation while you sit and wait. The owners also produce their own beard oil on site.

Why not explore the nearby areas of Higham Hill, Highams Park, Leyton, Wanstead, Leytonstone, Clapton, Tottenham, Woodford and Woodford Green

"The first motor car built in Britain was by Frederick Bremer at his house in Walthmstow in 1892. The car currently sits in the Vestry House museum."

There's nothing you can't buy from Walthamstow Market, the longest outdoor street market in Europe.

Stan Fung

The opening of the Overground line at Walthamstow Station has really boosted the area.

Stan Fung

Perfect for commuters, Leytonstone is only five stops on the Central line from London Liverpool Street.

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What locals say about Walthamstow

  1. There is so much happening in Walthamstow, with exciting new developments every month provided by budding Waltham Forest entrepreneurs. It's been great to observe the change over the last 16 years.

  2. It's diverse and vibrant. A great place to live. Walthamstow is the place for all people, for families and professionals wishing to be part of a close community.

  3. Walthamstow is a friendly, diverse place with everything a young family needs - good parks, playgrounds, loads of groups and activities - as well as independent coffee shops and businesses. It has a genuine community spirit, and is an easy place to call home. Check out the homegrown art trail, or the annual Garden Party in Lloyd Park.

  4. Lloyds Park is definately the best part of Walthamstow. A stones throw from Lloyds Park and the award-winning William Morris Museum. It's a great place to visit with family or friends. The play area is suitable for all ages and the new cafe is wonderful. Only a short walk away from the hustle and bustle of the market. Lots of lovely cafes and shops for all ages. The new cinema and food outlets have made Walthamstow even more welcoming to surrounding areas.

  5. Walthamstow is close to central London, the buses take me anywhere and I have the choice of 3 train services: Overground Barking to Gospel oak; underground Walthamstow to Brixton and St James Street to Liverpool St.

  6. Living in Walthamstow is very exciting because it's not expensive but close to the centre of the capital.

  7. Transport links in Walthamstow are great.

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About Walthamstow

A charming northeast London town with a warm community spirit, Walthamstow is ideal for young professionals and families. 6.4 miles (10.3 km) north-east of Charing Cross, the town is bordered by Chingford, Woodford, Leyton, Leytonstone, Tottenham and the River Lea Valley. Walthamstow has very good transport links and a variety of amenities. You’ll find the usual shops and chains, as well as the 17&Central shopping centre and the Walthamstow Market, Europe’s longest outdoor market. There’s no shortage of culture and entertainment, green spaces and Ofsted-ranked good or outstanding schools.

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Higham Hill area guide
Highams Park area guide
Leyton area guide
Wanstead area guide
Leytonstone area guide
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