Vestry House Museum, London

Name: Vestry House Museum
Address: Vestry Road, E17 9NH, London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 8496 4391

#742 among attractions in London

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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. ()

Coordinates: 51°35'3"N, 0°0'46"W

Address

Vestry Road, E17 9NHWatham Forest (Upper Walthamstow)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 8496 4391

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Day trips

Vestry House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Mall Walthamstow, William Morris Gallery, Waltham Forest Town Hall, St Peter-in-the-Forest.

0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Mall Walthamstow, Chigwell
12 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.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Georgian architecture
William Morris Gallery, London
16 min walk • 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.
0.4 miN
City hall, Art Deco architecture
Waltham Forest Town Hall, London
12 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.
0.8 miE
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
St Peter-in-the-Forest, London
22 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 miSW
Church
Emmanuel Parish Church, London
32 min walk • The Emmanuel Parish Church, Leyton, is a Grade II listed Church of England parish church in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, in Greater London.
1.6 miSE
Mosque
Leytonstone Mosque, London
40 min walk • Leytonstone Mosque, situated in Bushwood, Leytonstone, in the London borough of Waltham Forest, was opened in 1976 to cater to the local Muslim community. Since then, the mosque has grown in size and can accommodate about 1,000. The organization, 'Muslims in Britain' classify the Leytonstone Mosque as, Deobandi.
0.6 miW
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.
1.5 miSE
Nightlife
Green Man, London
40 min walk • The Green Man is a pub and road junction on High Road, Leytonstone, London. The pub has been rebranded as part of the O'Neill's chain. The current 1920s building replaced an earlier public house, close to the original site; which was built around 1668 and mentioned by Daniel Defoe.
~1530 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Central Parade, London
8 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.
1.3 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Black Path, London
35 min walk • Black Path is an ancient route between markets in London. It runs from Walthamstow to Hackney, passing Broadway Market, Columbia Road and Smithfield. The path is also known as the Templars’ Path and the Porters’ Way. The route is in use today for cycling and walking.
~1870 ftW
Neighbourhood
Walthamstow, London
10 min walk • Walthamstow is a district of north east London, England, within the ceremonial county of Greater London and the ancient county of Essex.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vestry House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Walthamstow, London (10 min walk), Waltham Forest Town Hall, London (12 min walk), William Morris Gallery, London (16 min walk), Walthamstow Market, London (17 min walk).

How to get to Vestry House Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vestry House Museum:

Bus

Hail & Ride Vestry Road • Lines: W12 (2 min walk)
Church Hill Road • Lines: 212 (4 min walk)

Metro

Walthamstow Central • Lines: Victoria (9 min walk)
Leytonstone • Lines: Central (36 min walk)

Train

Walthamstow Queen's Road (13 min walk)
Wood Street (14 min walk)