Title: Things to Do in Waltham Abbey in 2026 | Expedia.com [Waltham Abbey Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Waltham-Abbey.dx10302)[Hotels in Waltham Abbey](https://expedia.com/Waltham-Abbey-Hotels.d10302.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Waltham Abbey](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Waltham-Abbey.d10302.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Waltham Abbey](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Waltham-Abbey.d10302.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waltham Abbey Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Waltham-Abbey.d10302.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Waltham Abbey ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Waltham Abbey Types of activities Where to stay [Waltham Abbey Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Waltham-Abbey.dx10302) ![Waltham Abbey showing street scenes, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10302/25bbc455-94fa-44b6-a94d-7b68c32d94ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waltham Abbey showing street scenes, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10302/25bbc455-94fa-44b6-a94d-7b68c32d94ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waltham Abbey showing a small town or village as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10302/17cace4d-52e3-4096-95f8-c86821f2af6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waltham Abbey showing street scenes, a city and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10302/3aa41b5f-6767-4de5-a799-a4b0bc8cbea4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waltham Abbey showing food](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10302/4ce0734c-0635-49d4-8e4c-e730d0490946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Waltham Abbey ![Waltham Abbey Church which includes a church or cathedral and religious elements as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081433/bd3cc4f9-33cd-45c1-be94-2bbcf01307e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waltham Abbey Church Admire the exquisite Norman architecture of this medieval church, which dates back more than eight centuries. [](https://expedia.com/Waltham-Abbey-Church-Waltham-Abbey.d6081433.Vacation-Attraction) #### Capel Manor College and Gardens Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Capel Manor College and Gardens, during your travels in Waltham Abbey. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/Capel-Manor-College-And-Gardens-Waltham-Abbey.d6170638.Vacation-Attraction) #### Royal Gunpowder Mills Enjoy an outing to Royal Gunpowder Mills during your stay in Waltham Abbey. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/Royal-Gunpowder-Mills-Waltham-Abbey.d6170613.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fishers Green Nature Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Fishers Green Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Waltham Abbey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Fishers-Green-Nature-Reserve-Waltham-Abbey.d553248621532492015.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waltham Abbey Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Waltham Abbey Gardens, a lovely green space in Waltham Abbey. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/Waltham-Abbey-Gardens-Waltham-Abbey.d553248621532492013.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Waltham Abbey ![St Thomas' parish church and churchyard, Upshire, Essex, England, seen from the southwest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434632/88f01665-c2ca-41e3-a722-4ad8883eee27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upshire Upshire might not have many top sights, but Epping Forest and Lee Valley White Water Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.com/Waltham-Abbey-Upshire.dx3000434632) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Waltham-Abbey.dx10302.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Waltham Abbey ![Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/279c373b-605c-42df-ac0a-c669673cf745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### London ![A public Sunday friendly match between Coopersale CC and Old Sectonians CC (Coopersale batting), at Coopersale, a village north from Epping, Essex, England. Coopersale Cricket Club, although previously running Saturday teams, today play only Sundays friendlies. Old Sectonians Cricket Club is a long-standing peripatetic club from Ilford, London. 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