Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Lee Valley Regional Park 
Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY, Tel: 01992 707370, Email, (0.7 miles, 1kms)
A spectacular 170-acre location for a day of family fun. Special events including Spitfire flypast, award winning Secret History exhibition, tranquil wildlife walks, guided land train tours and rocket science gallery.
Museum
Group Visits
Educational Visits
Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF, Tel: 08456 770600, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)
2 farms on one site-Hayes Hill Farm, where you can meet the animals, picnic and play, and Holyfield Hall Farm where you can see milking (ask for time on arrival) & learn about modern farming. The farms are part of Lee Valley Regional Park.
Farm
Rye Meads Visitor Centre, Rye Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, SG12 8JS, Tel: 01992 708383, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)
A fantastic day out. See some fantastic wildlife. Explore this lovely nature reserve, just 8 miles north of the M25/J25.
Nature Reserve
Lee Valley Park Information Service, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF, Tel: 08456 770600, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)
Open countryside, forming part of Lee Valley Regional Park, dotted with lakes & wildflower meadows attracting a wide range of wildlife including kingfisher, great crested grebe, little ringed plover & dragonfly. An ideal place for a picnic.
Country Park
2-4 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1DG, Tel: 01992 652295, Email, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms)
Information Centre
Bulls Cross, Enfield, Hertfordshire, EN2 9HG, Tel: 08456 770 600, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)
Myddelton House was home to E. A. Bowles (1865-1954) who devoted much of his life to the creation of the garden.
Garden
Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 6LX, Tel: 01992 462085, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)
Lee Valley Boat Centre operates two passenger vessels on the River Lee for hire for private functions. Also public cruises - plus day boats, hourly boats and holiday hire boats.
Boat Hire
Abbey View, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1XG, Tel: 08456 770 600, Email, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms)
Abbey Gardens offers relaxing surrounding and is reputed to be the burial place of King Harold, after the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
High Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8BH, Tel: 01992 445596, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)
A listed Georgian building houses a museum of artefacts and photographs concerning the Borough of Broxbourne along with temporary exhibitions.
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Hertfordshire, EN1 4RQ, Tel: 08456 122122, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)
30 acres of beautiful themed gardens surrounding a Georgian Manor House and Victorian stables to inspire and indulge the senses.
Epping Upland, Epping, Essex, CM16 5HS, Tel: 0207 267 1679, Email, (3 miles, 4kms)
Copped Hall was the burnt-out shell of a fine Georgian mansion but now being restored. Superbly sited on a ridge overlooking its landscaped parkland. The mansion and gardens are situated on a site of ancient human habitation.
Historic Site
Historic House
39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1EL, Tel: 01992 716882, Email, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms)
Local history museum with displays illustrating the history of the Epping Forest District from the Stone Age to 21st century. Hands-on fun, Tudor room, Victorian gallery, changing exhibitions, special events & adult workshops. Herb garden.
Ad Astra House, Hurricane Way, North Weald, Essex, CM16 6AA, Tel: 01992 523010, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)
A ‘House of Memories’ and a striking memorial telling the story of this historic airfield and its people from 1916 to 1964. Full educational programme available for schools.
Museum - Transport
Parndon Wood Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 4SF, Tel: 01279 430005, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)
Ancient woodland with a fine variety of birds, mammals and insects. Facilities include two nature trails with hides for observing wildlife and a study centre. School visits welcome by appt.
Victoria Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1HE, Tel: 01992 702200, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms)
14th-century gatehouse, bridge and other remains of the abbey refounded by Harold, last Saxon King of England.
Great Amwell, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12, Tel: 01727 858901, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)
Former gravel pits which have been restored to a diverse wetland nature reserve which is now internationally important to nature conservation on account of the numbers of wintering water birds which visit the reserve.
White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7QA, Tel: 01992 470490, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)
A marvellous day out for all the family with many daily activities, children's rides, catering outlets, picnic areas, paddling pool and an excellent range of animals.
Wildlife Park
Nursery Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4AE, Tel: 0208 532 5315, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)
Visitor Centre for information on, and exploration of, Epping Forest. Informative displays, hands on activities and maps, books and souvenirs available to purchase. Exciting annual programme of events (mainly free).
Visitor Centre
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon Lane, Brickendon near Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8NU, Tel: 01438 718543, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)
Join in craft activities in the round house, take part in a family Woodland Survival course or simply enjoy a relaxing walk through the woods the choice is yours.
Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3GP, Tel: 08456 770 600, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)
Open since 2004, Gunpowder has been reclaimed and regenerated from its former use as a Royal Ordnance munitions testing facility.
Park
Ferny Hill Farm, Hadley Wood, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 0PZ, Tel: 07917 672839, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)
Come and join the fun at Ferny Hill Farm's Amazing Maize Maze - fun for everyone on the summer cornfield adventure! Your challenge is to find your way through a 6acre corn maze by finding all the map pieces.
Maze
Park Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9AL, Tel: 01992 785508, (2 miles, 3kms)
Cheshunt Park is a picturesque setting for most types of formal and informal recreation. Visitors can enjoy a walk or cycle along the historic Roman Road, Ermine Street or a picnic in one of the conservation areas or wildflower meadows.
Broadlands, Broadley Common, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2DH, Tel: 01508 481000, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)
Meet rescued horses and ponies in beautiful surroundings. Gift shop and cafe and information centre on site. Plus guided tours and re-homing demonstrations.
Wyllyotts Centre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 4HN, Tel: 01707 654179, (5 miles, 8kms)
The museum of Potters Bar's history from pre-Roman times up to the present, plus temporary exhibitions which change twice a year. Admission is free.
Church