Waltham Town Lock, Cheshunt

Name: Waltham Town Lock
Address: Cheshunt, United Kingdom

#13 among attractions in Cheshunt

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Facts and practical information

Waltham Town Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. The lock is located in the River Lee Country Park which is part of the Lee Valley Park. The adjoining Showground site now known as the Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre has been chosen to host the canoeing event in the 2012 Summer Olympics. ()

Coordinates: 51°41'15"N, 0°0'45"W

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Cheshunt United Kingdom

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Waltham Town Lock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lee Valley White Water Centre, Waltham Abbey Church, Lee Valley Park, Royal Gunpowder Mills.

~930 ftW
Large, white water adventure complex
Lee Valley White Water Centre, Cheshunt
5 min walk • Lee Valley White Water Centre is a white-water slalom centre, that was constructed to host the canoe slalom events of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
~1830 ftE
Church, Monastery
Waltham Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey
9 min walk • The Abbey Church of Waltham Holy Cross and St Lawrence is the parish church of the town of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England. It has been a place of worship since the 7th century.
0.7 miN
Park
Lee Valley Park, Cheshunt
18 min walk • Lee Valley Regional Park is a 10,000-acre 26 miles long linear park, much of it green spaces, running through the northeast of Greater London, Essex and Hertfordshire from the River Thames to Ware, through areas such as Stratford, Clapton, Tottenham, Enfield, Walthamstow...
~1960 ftN
Historical place, Children's museum, Museum
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey
10 min walk • The Royal Gunpowder Mills are a former industrial site in Waltham Abbey, England. It was one of three Royal Gunpowder Mills in the United Kingdom. Waltham Abbey is the only site to have survived virtually intact. The Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, were in operation for over 300 years.
0.9 miS
Park
Rammey Marsh, London
23 min walk • Rammey Marsh is located in the Lee Valley Park at Enfield Lock, Enfield, and covers approximately 42 hectares. The site is owned and managed by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority.
1.3 miW
Park, Cafe
Cedars Park, Cheshunt
32 min walk • Cedars Park is a historic public park originally the site of Theobalds Palace, which was King James I's favourite residence. The park is managed by Broxbourne Council and located in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England.
0.9 miN
Park
River Lee Country Park, Waltham Abbey SSSI
24 min walk • The River Lee Country Park is located in the Lee Valley Park and is managed by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority.
~1120 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Lea Valley, Cheshunt
6 min walk • The Lea Valley, the valley of the River Lea, has been used as a transport corridor, a source of sand and gravel, an industrial area, a water supply for London, and a recreational area.
0.5 miE
51°41'12"N • 0°0'0"E
Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey
14 min walk • History museum, Museum
0.8 miN
View point
Waltham Common Lock, Cheshunt
21 min walk • Waltham Common Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Waltham Cross in Hertfordshire, England. The lock is located in the River Lee Country Park and stands close to the Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Waltham Town Lock?

Nearby attractions include Lea Valley, Cheshunt (6 min walk), Waltham Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey (9 min walk), Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey (10 min walk), Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey (14 min walk).

How to get to Waltham Town Lock by public transport?

The nearest stations to Waltham Town Lock:

Bus

Lea Road • Lines: 13, 13A, 211, 212, 251, 66, 66A, 86, S13 (3 min walk)
McDonalds • Lines: 13, 13A, 211, 212, 251, 66, 66A, 86, S13 (5 min walk)

Train

Waltham Cross (16 min walk)
Theobalds Grove (27 min walk)