Waltham Abbey Map

Waltham Abbey map, view the Essex town of Waltham Abbey, located in the county of Essex, England.

Detailed Street Map of Waltham Abbey Essex & Guide to the Town

Waltham Abbey Map Essex: Interactive map of Waltham Abbey, displaying the town situated in the county of Essex, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of Waltham Abbey and a Waltham Abbey town centre map, showing Waltham Abbey Football Club and Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre.

Other facilities in Waltham Abbey, some of which may also be visible on the map are Waltham Abbey Church, Royal Gunpowder Mills, The Sun Inn, Town Mead Sports & Social Club, Tesco Express, The Welsh Harp, Waltham Abbey Library, Town Hall Car Park, Boots Pharmacy, McColl's, Abbey Café, The Vine Pub, King Harold Court Surgery, The Town House Bar, Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, Co-op Food, Sue Ryder Charity Shop, Bella Mia Pizza, Waltham Abbey Pharmacy, The White House Bed & Breakfast, Café Inn, Abbey Church Centre, The Woodbine Pub, The Gatehouse Bar, King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy, Silver Street Barber Shop, The Turkish Kebab House, Abbey Pets & Aquatics, Morrisons, Domino's Pizza, JJ's Café, Envy Hair & Beauty, The Abbey Churchyard, Roding Valley Medical Centre, The King's Arms, Town Showroom Furniture, Little Coffee Bee, Lea Valley Boat Centre, The Queen's Head, Waltham Abbey Physio Clinic, Mings Chinese Takeaway, Husse Pet Supplies, Abbey Grange Care Home, Epping Forest District Museum, The Hair Boutique, Café No. 7, Hair By Jayde, The Art Studio Gallery, Woodbury Clinic.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Waltham Cross, Sewardstone, Sewardstonebury, Cheshunt, Enfield Lock, Ponders End, Nazeing, Upshire, Epping Green, Epping, Loughton, Theydon Bois, Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, Chingford, Buckhurst Hill, Roydon, Broxbourne, Wormley, Turnford, Goffs Oak, Newgate Street, Goffs Wood, Hoddesdon, Northaw, Cuffley, Potters Bar, High Beech, Woodford Green, Debden, Theydon Garnon, Coopersale, North Weald Bassett, Chipping Ongar, Stanford Rivers, Abridge, Lambourne End, Redbridge, Ilford, Barkingside, Harlow, Great Amwell, Hunsdon, Stanstead Abbotts, Gilston, Eastwick, Sawbridgeworth.

Waltham Abbey is a historic Essex town tucked right up against the edge of Epping Forest. It's got that lovely balance of countryside charm with just enough bustle to keep things interesting. The high street's packed with character, there's plenty of green space to stretch your legs, and you're never far from a good pub or café. It's one of those places where old meets new in the most natural way—historic buildings, independent shops, community spirit, and a pace of life that lets you catch your breath.

The town's roots run deep. Waltham Abbey grew up around its magnificent abbey, which was founded in the 11th century and once held great religious and royal significance. It's famously associated with King Harold, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, who's believed to be buried in the grounds. The town played an important role through medieval times and beyond, later developing as a centre for gunpowder production. Reminders of its heritage are dotted all around, from ancient walls and churches to old mill sites along the River Lea.

There's no shortage of things to see and do in and around town. The abbey itself is a must—beautiful grounds, a striking church and bags of history to soak up. The Royal Gunpowder Mills offer a fascinating peek into a more explosive part of local history, with exhibitions, woodland walks and interactive displays. Lee Valley Regional Park is right on the doorstep too, great for walking, cycling, or spotting wildlife. A short trip out brings you to Copped Hall, a historic house being lovingly restored, and you're not far from English Heritage's Waltham Cross Eleanor Cross. Rainham Hall and Hatfield Forest—both National Trust properties—are also close enough for a half-day jaunt.

Wider Essex has plenty going on as well. From the seaside vibes of Southend-on-Sea to the ancient streets of Colchester, there's a good mix of coast, countryside and heritage across the county. Dedham Vale offers postcard-perfect landscapes, Saffron Walden has that market-town magic, and Chelmsford brings a bit of city sparkle with its shops, cafés and cathedral. There's no shortage of castles, stately homes, nature reserves and cosy pubs tucked into quiet villages—it's a county you could explore for years and still keep finding surprises.

Waltham Abbey's well connected. While it doesn't have its own railway station, nearby Waltham Cross and Enfield Lock do the job nicely, with direct trains into London Liverpool Street. The M25 runs right past the town, and both the A10 and A112 make road travel simple. Buses run frequently to surrounding areas, and you're less than an hour's drive from London Stansted Airport. Whether you're commuting, heading out for the day or hopping on a flight, getting around's pretty straightforward.

Essex often surprises people. It's not all what you might expect—it's got depth, diversity and a real sense of identity once you scratch the surface. From rural charm and pretty villages to buzzing towns and vibrant coastlines, the county's full of contrasts. People are friendly, proud of their patches, and there's a strong sense of place whether you're inland or by the sea. It's the kind of county that's just as good for a Sunday stroll as it is for a full-blown adventure.

Some More Nearby Places: Waltham Cross, Sewardstone, Sewardstonebury, Cheshunt, Enfield Lock, Ponders End, Nazeing, Upshire, Epping Green, Epping, Loughton, Theydon Bois, Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, Chingford, Buckhurst Hill, Roydon, Broxbourne, Wormley, Turnford, Goffs Oak, Newgate Street, Goffs Wood, Hoddesdon, Northaw, Cuffley, Potters Bar, High Beech, Woodford Green, Debden, Theydon Garnon, Coopersale, North Weald Bassett, Chipping Ongar, Stanford Rivers, Abridge, Lambourne End, Redbridge, Ilford, Barkingside, Harlow, Great Amwell, Hunsdon, Stanstead Abbotts, Gilston, Eastwick, Sawbridgeworth.

Waltham Abbey History and Tourist Information: Waltham Abbey Information

Get the latest weather in Waltham Abbey here: Waltham Abbey Weather

Essex Links: Essex Map - Essex Weather

More Essex Places: Harlow - Billericay - Basildon - Leigh-on-Sea - Colchester - Chelmsford - Braintree - Canvey Island - Southend-on-Sea - Clacton-on-Sea - Brentwood - Grays - Wickford - Loughton - Stanford-le-Hope - Rainham - Rayleigh - Witham - Maldon - South Ockendon - Rochford - South Woodham Ferrers - Saffron Walden - Barking - Brightlingsea - Buckhurst Hill - Burnham-on-Crouch - Chafford Hundred - Chigwell - Chingford - Chipping Ongar - Coggeshall - Corringham - Dagenham - Danbury - Epping - Frinton-on-Sea - Galleywood - Great Dunmow - Great Baddow - Great Wakering - Hadleigh - Halstead - Hawkwell - Heybridge - Hockley - Holland-on-Sea - Hornchurch - Hullbridge - Ilford - Ingatestone - Laindon - Langdon Hills - Manningtree - North Weald Bassett - Parkeston - Pitsea - Purfleet - Romford - Shoeburyness - South Benfleet - Southchurch - Southminster - Stansted Mountfitchet - Stanway - Tilbury - Tiptree - Upminster - Walton-on-the-Naze - West Mersea - West Thurrock - Westcliff-on-Sea - Wivenhoe - Writtle - Black Notley - Lower Nazeing - Tollesbury - Harwich

Essex Tourist Hot Spots: Audley End House & Gardens - Valley Farm Holiday Park