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Nature reserve set around reservoirs, one of the largest urban wetlands in Europe and a nice place for birdwatching. Opened to the public in October 2017. There is a cycle and running route through the wetlands. Dogs aren't allowed, except for assistance dogs.
Walthamstow Wetlands is a 211-hectare nature reserve in Walthamstow, east London, adjacent to the River Lea in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. It is focused on the Walthamstow Reservoirs, built by the East London Waterworks Company between 1853 and 1904 as part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain. The site is one of the largest urban wetland nature reserves in Europe and is particularly important for wildlife due to its position within the Lee Valley. It serves as a byway for migrating, wintering and breeding birds. Visitors can freely access the site's natural, industrial and social heritage in one of the capital's most densely populated urban areas.
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Dedicated to William Morris, the Victorian arts & crafts designer and writer. Located in his old Georgian family home, Water House, which is now a Grade II* listed building.
Presents the history of Waltham Forest. The building was constructed to be a workhouse and has since been used as a police station and a private home. Its collection includes the Bremer car, built by the engineer Frederick Bremer in 1892 and has a claim to being the first petrol-driven car made in Britain.
The ancient nucleus of present-day Walthamstow centred around the 12th-century St. Mary's Church.
A museum of sorts in a converted warehouse displaying hundreds of illuminated signs (neon and bulb signs) including signs of businesses, decorative signs, movie props and artworks.
They were promoted in 2023 and now play football in League One, the third tier. Their home ground is Brisbane Road (capacity 9200) and is shared with Tottenham Hotspur women's team.
Three floors with a view of the vast store of objects owned by the V&A. There are mini curated displays scattered throughout but otherwise this is a fairly uncurated experience. A major attraction of the site is the David Bowie Centre where objects related to the late musician are stored with a selection on display. If you can see the cardboard tag of any object, it can be looked up on the store house database accessible from a smart-phone after scanning a QR code. All bags coats etc must be left in free lockers on the ground floor. Food & drink are available from e5storehouse on the ground floor.