Watling Estate, Borehamwood

#43 among attractions in Borehamwood

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Facts and practical information

The Watling Estate is in Burnt Oak, in the Edgware district of the London Borough of Barnet. It was one of twelve London County Council cottage estates built between the wars to provide "homes fit for heroes". There are 4032 homes set in 386 acres. ()

Coordinates: 51°36'32"N, 0°15'58"W

Address

145 Orange Hill RoadBarnet (Burnt Oak)Borehamwood United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 8959 2259

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Watling Estate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: RAF Museum, The Hive Stadium, The Broadwalk Centre, John Keble Church.

1.4 miSE
Museum, Military museum, Science museum
RAF Museum, London
36 min walk • The RAF Museum in London is an aviation treasure trove, nestled in the suburban area of Edgware, England. This museum is dedicated to the history of the Royal Air Force and offers visitors an immersive journey through the stories of the people and aircraft that have...
1.2 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
The Hive Stadium, London
31 min walk • The Hive Stadium is a stadium in Canons Park, north-west London, on the former site of the Prince Edward Playing Fields in the London Borough of Harrow.
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Broadwalk Centre, London
12 min walk • The Broadwalk Centre is a shopping centre located in the town of Edgware, Greater London, and is owned by Ballymore Group having been purchased from Scottish Widows Investment Partnership, having been purchased from The Carlyle Group and Bride Hall Holdings for £70 million in March 2012.
0.4 miNE
Church, Art Deco architecture
John Keble Church, London
12 min walk • The John Keble Church is a Church of England parish church in Mill Hill, London Borough of Barnet. The church was completed in 1936 and is of a modernist design. It is the only church dedicated to John Keble, one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement. It is a Grade II listed building.
1.1 miE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
UCL Observatory, London
28 min walk • UCL Observatory at Mill Hill in London is an astronomical teaching observatory. It is part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at University College London.
~1550 ftSE
Park
Watling Park, London
8 min walk • Watling Park is a public park in Burnt Oak in the London Borough of Barnet. It is one of Barnet's sixteen premier parks. It is a hilly open area with mown grassland, a children's playground, a football pitch, a basketball pitch and a small rose garden.
1.2 miNW
Synagogue
Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue, Borehamwood
31 min walk • Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue, a member of the Movement for Reform Judaism, is a Reform Judaism congregation at 118 Stonegrove, Edgware in the London Borough of Barnet. It was formed in 2017 as a result of the merger between the Edgware & District Reform Synagogue and the Hendon Reform Synagogue communities.
0.6 miW
Church
St Margaret of Antioch, Borehamwood
15 min walk • St Margaret of Antioch is the Church of England parish church for Edgware. It is located at the junction of Watling Street and Station Road.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Colindale, London
35 min walk • Colindale is a district in the London Borough of Barnet; its main shopping street on the A5 forming the borough boundary with neighbouring Brent. Colindale is a suburban area, and in recent years has had many new apartments built.
1.1 miN
Area
Stoneyfields Park, London
29 min walk • Stoneyfields Park is a three hectare public park in The Hale in the London Borough of Barnet. The park is a mainly grassland area with a small wood, hedgerows and two play areas.
1.3 miNW
Area
Edgwarebury Park, London
34 min walk • Edgwarebury Park is a 22-hectare park in Edgware in the London Borough of Barnet. It was once part of the manor of Earlsbury, which was first mentioned in 1216.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Watling Estate?

Nearby attractions include Watling Park, London (8 min walk), John Keble Church, London (12 min walk), Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve, London (13 min walk), St Margaret of Antioch, Borehamwood (15 min walk).

How to get to Watling Estate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Watling Estate:

Bus

Ruddock Close • Lines: 302 (1 min walk)
Deansbrook Close • Lines: 303, 628, 642 (2 min walk)

Metro

Burnt Oak • Lines: Northern (11 min walk)
Edgware • Lines: Northern (13 min walk)

Train

Mill Hill Broadway (20 min walk)