Waltham Forest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Waltham Forest
Popular places to visit
Lloyd Park
After visiting Lloyd Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in London. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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 fascinating museums.
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 luxury residence of the oldest royal family in the world is still a national icon, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
Piccadilly Circus
This bustling, energetic area of London has been likened to Times Square in the US. It's also the perfect place to start your London sightseeing adventure.
Tower Bridge
A marvel of engineering, this iconic landmark has for centuries been at the forefront of London’s epic skyline.
Activities
London in a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & River Cruise
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Our pick of the best Waltham Forest Hotel Deals
Strand Palace Hotel
The hotel is well looked after and in great condition however be aware that the rooms are tiny!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
BEST CONCIERGE EVER!!!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
good quality quiet clean perfdct location
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
We stayed here on two separate occasions on our recent travels to London. First, you check in with a tablet, so you get no interaction from a person while checking in. We just got off of a 9 hour flight and went out to explore London a bit after putting our luggage in our room. When we got back, ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Royal Garden Hotel
Great view very clean room great location
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Clean spacious room, fantastic location. Staff were lovely and helpful. Very quiet even being near the tube station!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 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 London Guildhall. 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 Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Museum of London Docklands. 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.
