Waltham Forest Travel Guide
London
Visit Waltham Forest
Popular places to visit
William Morris Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at William Morris Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Lloyd Park
After visiting Lloyd Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in London. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.
Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
Buckingham Palace
This is a place adorned with tradition, spectacle and moments of national joy – and a palace that opens its doors during the summer months.
Tower Bridge
With its Gothic towers and elegant walkways, Tower Bridge is unlike any other – and a fitting gateway for ships sailing up the Thames.
O2 Arena
Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.
Top hotels in Waltham Forest
Strand Palace Hotel
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was very helpful and welcoming!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The room had an excellent view of the Tower Bridge, very walkable to local dining, Uber boat, Tube station and other sites. Hotel is a bit older, but the location was fantastic!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Drey
Staff was lovely. Clean. Fair. Perfect location.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Royal National Hotel
Extremely satisfied with the hospitality and excellent service all around. I would recommend your hotel and I will be back again soon. Thank you for your service
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Royal Garden Hotel
Room was very clean
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Staff great, check in great, location great. The room was good but just lacked anywhere to put anything. No sideboards, bedside table so had to put everything on the floor. Bathroom was the same. No where to put anything.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waltham Forest
Shoreditch
Shoreditch High St and Brick Lane are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
The City of London
The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and Liverpool Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.
Kings Cross St. Pancras
Kings Cross St. Pancras is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like St Pancras Chambers and British Library. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station.
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of London Docklands and Billingsgate Market. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.
Bloomsbury
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like The British Museum and Oxford Street, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
Fitzrovia
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oxford Street to Tottenham Court Road – discover Fitzrovia, a destination also famous for its shopping.
