William Morris Gallery, London

Name: William Morris Gallery
Address: Forest Rd, London, E17 4PP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 8496 4390

#636 among attractions in London

Museum, Art museum, Georgian architecture, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The William Morris Gallery is a museum devoted to the life and works of William Morris, an English Arts and Crafts designer and early socialist. It is located in Walthamstow at Water House, a substantial Grade II* listed Georgian home. The extensive grounds of the building are a public park, known as Lloyd Park. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1950 (74 years ago)Coordinates: 51°35'29"N, 0°1'13"W

Address

Forest RdWatham Forest (Walthamstow)London E17 4PP United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 8496 4390

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Day trips

William Morris Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Mall Walthamstow, Waltham Forest Town Hall, Vestry House Museum, St Peter-in-the-Forest.

0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Mall Walthamstow, Chigwell
15 min walk • 17&Central is a shopping centre in Walthamstow, London, owned by Capital & Regional. It was formerly known as Selborne Walk Shopping Centre and The Mall Walthamstow.
~1830 ftE
City hall, Art Deco architecture
Waltham Forest Town Hall, London
9 min walk • Waltham Forest Town Hall is a municipal building located in Walthamstow, East London. The town hall, which is the headquarters of Waltham Forest London Borough Council, is a Grade II Listed Building.
0.6 miSE
Museum
Vestry House Museum, London
16 min walk • Vestry House Museum is a history museum in Walthamstow, focusing on the heritage of the local area. The collection includes various artifacts dating from the Victorian Era to the 20th Century including numerous archived documents and photographs.
1.2 miE
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
St Peter-in-the-Forest, London
30 min walk • St Peter-in-the-Forest is a 19th-century Church of England parish church in Walthamstow, East London, sited adjacent to a small portion of Epping Forest.
1.2 miW
Lake
Lockwood Reservoir, London
32 min walk • Lockwood Reservoir is located in Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. It is one of the ten Walthamstow Reservoirs, which are part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain.
0.6 miSW
Shopping, Market
Walthamstow Market, London
17 min walk • Walthamstow Market, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, is the longest outdoor market in Europe. It occupies all but the last 100 metres of Walthamstow's High Street. It is reputed to be a mile long, but in fact measures approximately one kilometre.
0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Central Parade, London
11 min walk • Central Parade, on the corner of Hoe Street and Church Hill, Walthamstow, is a shopping parade with offices and flats above that is Grade II listed by Historic England. It was designed in 1954 by F. G. Southgate, the borough surveyor, and built in 1957–58.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Walthamstow, London
13 min walk • Walthamstow is a district of north east London, England, within the ceremonial county of Greater London and the ancient county of Essex.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Science museum
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum, London
30 min walk • The Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum is a museum based in Walthamstow, north-east London, it is contained in and around Low Hall Pumping Station, a Grade II listed building that was originally a sewage pumping station built in 1885.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is William Morris Gallery open?

William Morris Gallery is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to William Morris Gallery?

Nearby attractions include Waltham Forest Town Hall, London (9 min walk), Walthamstow, London (13 min walk), Vestry House Museum, London (16 min walk), Walthamstow Market, London (17 min walk).

How to get to William Morris Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to William Morris Gallery:

Bus

Lloyd Park / William Morris Gallery • Lines: 123, N73 (2 min walk)
Bromley Road • Lines: 123, N73 (3 min walk)

Metro

Walthamstow Central • Lines: Victoria (15 min walk)
Blackhorse Road • Lines: Victoria (26 min walk)

Train

Walthamstow Queen's Road (18 min walk)
Wood Street (22 min walk)