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Waltham Abbey Gatehouse and Bridge

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Waltham Abbey Gatehouse and Bridge
Abbey
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MXQW+9F Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom
+44 370 333 1181
english-heritage.org.uk
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Brenda Pegrum
Brenda Pegrum
Beautiful historic place. We got married 1969 here also my son got married here 2002.. xx
Michael ingrey
Michael ingrey262 days ago
Not been here before, nice open space Grandkids loved it. Rose garden was tranquil, good for a picnic or lunch.
Susan King
Susan King292 days ago
Go here most days to walk dog in the gardens it's very peaceful here
Diane Chambers
Diane Chambers2 years ago
Pleasant area to walk though today the weather was far from ideal so a bit muddy in places. From the car park you can stroll up through a walled garden area & across a stretch of grass that leads you to Waltham Abbey Church & highstreet beyond. In the churchyard you can find the resting place of King Harold.
Some interesting architecture too.
Irina Springate
Irina Springate2 years ago
Great place to come for walks and a bit of history.

The Abbey was dissolved in 1540. It was the last monastic house in England to be surrendered to the Crown.

Although, you can still see 14th century gatehouse and bridge that remains, as well as the walls of the post-medieval house that was built following its dissolution.

We have visited in early evening and it still managed to see the beauty of this area, especially with all Christmas lights, which added extra magical feeling to it.

Lots of ducks in the river minding their business. :)

Beautiful garden.

Lots of places to eat and shops.

The car park is next to Waltham Abbey Gardens and is £1 first hour and afterwards £2 up to 24 hours.

Nice place to bring your furry friends too!
Iurii Batir
Iurii Batir2 years ago
It's a beautiful old ruins has been saved since 14th century. The Waltham Abbey Gatehouse. The small and large archways were for wheeled and pedestrian traffic respectively. You can find them at the entrance to the gorgeous park and leads to fields/lee valley or local nice and cosy town centre.
Ross Malickis
Ross Malickis2 years ago
Part of English Heritage. Free entry and lovely park.
Clare Berlin
Clare Berlin2 years ago
Really lovely peaceful place. Flat easy walking and plenty to see and plenty of seating. I would love to go back when the roses in the walled garden are in bloom. By the Abbey Gateway, we watched ducks, geese, coots, moorhens and loads of pigeons doing their thing! Good place for all ages to visit. Lots of photo opportunities.
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