Vestry House Museum

A restored small workhouse that is now a museum displaying a collection of artefacts from the Victorian era to 20th Century in Walthamstow. There are a lot of interesting history displayed in each room about the house, such as the workers living in the house who tended the garden and grew crops of 20 different strain of seeds. My favourite parts of the museum were the victorian living room and prison cell that were designed to immerse the visitor back in time. It’s great for kids as there’s activities for them in each room to get them exploring the displays in the room. The museum is free to the public and has a lot of different events throughout the year. The garden is so beautiful to visit and view the large historic building from the outside. What’s awesome is the free postcards that you can take home; there’s a range to choose from that are all scenic photographs of Walthamstow.

Super Museum with loads to see and discover together with gardens containing interesting plants and the new cafe which is perfect.

Lovely cafe among the flowers with museum to visit for free. Had a wander around and had all about transport including the first combustion engine car on show.

Excellent little local museum with lots of interesting local history and the Frederick Bremer car (first ICE car made in UK).

Nice gardens and cafe too.

A charming and welcoming museum, hidden near Walthamstow central, covering 2 floors of an old building, it's a time capsule back to the early 1900s. You can see how local people lived; interestingly, you can compare it to how we Live Today. The accompanying gardens are lovely and very peaceful. Sitting in a particular corner of the garden you will find tranquilly. The staff are accommodating, and if you read the stories accompanying each item in the museum, it's a fascinating contrast of how people who lived in Walthamstow lived throughout the ages. I especially liked the pirate radio section of the museum showing how the local community used music to bring people together. There's also a DJ set up which allows you to hear the music and have the opportunity to listen to hip-hop tunes of the 80s that played in the local dance clubs—overall a wonderful place to visit with or without your kids.

Museum is lovely. Less stars for the cafe. It's in a beautiful setting but felt rushed and unwelcome by staff who were keen to finish up 40 minutes before closing, and only offered take away cups. A real contrast to the friendliness of the museum.

A lovely museum for locals! It is small, but packs a lot of history about Waltham Forest, including a super cool rave room where you can test out your DJ-ing skills. There is also a nice cafe at the back of the museum with a sunny garden. Would recommend for a day out in Walthamstow!

This has to be my most favourite place when visiting my family in Walthamstow. Such a cared for corner of E17. Thank you to the lovely gardener who tends the garden. To the people who rustle you up a smashing cuppa,lunch or snack and to the considerate museum folk who offer kind welcome even to a cheeky two year old grandchild. I love this place.