Vanessa's Guidebook
Local places to visit
The fluted column Grade II listed water house in leafy Lloyd Park was the childhood home of William Morris. It celebrates his life’s work in a permanent collection, notably his textile design, including his hand-cut, wood-block printed wallpapers that reference the British countryside. Morris’ ethos about design for all has had a far-reaching influence, ranging from the Bauhaus movement to Marie Kondo: “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful” he once famously said. Visit on a Saturday and you’ll also coincide with the Lloyd Park Market.
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Galeria William Morris
531 Forest RdThe fluted column Grade II listed water house in leafy Lloyd Park was the childhood home of William Morris. It celebrates his life’s work in a permanent collection, notably his textile design, including his hand-cut, wood-block printed wallpapers that reference the British countryside. Morris’ ethos about design for all has had a far-reaching influence, ranging from the Bauhaus movement to Marie Kondo: “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful” he once famously said. Visit on a Saturday and you’ll also coincide with the Lloyd Park Market.
Yes, it’s become the Instagram generation’s catnip, but it’s hard to resist taking a photograph of the irreverent pieces that cover the walls, floors and ceilings of this neon nirvana – from seedy Soho sex shops to old motel vacancy signs. It was the studio of the late Chris Bracey, a neon sign artist whose work can be seen in films such as Blade Runner and Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut. Some pieces are available to rent or buy. Afterwards, head next door to Mother’s Ruin Gin Palace for a negroni, made using gin distilled onsite.
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Gods Own Junkyard
Shernhall StreetYes, it’s become the Instagram generation’s catnip, but it’s hard to resist taking a photograph of the irreverent pieces that cover the walls, floors and ceilings of this neon nirvana – from seedy Soho sex shops to old motel vacancy signs. It was the studio of the late Chris Bracey, a neon sign artist whose work can be seen in films such as Blade Runner and Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut. Some pieces are available to rent or buy. Afterwards, head next door to Mother’s Ruin Gin Palace for a negroni, made using gin distilled onsite.
Vestry House Museum
Vestry RoadGeorgian Village
100A Wood StreetWalthamstow Wetlands
2 Forest RoadWalthamstow Marshes
Lea Bridge RoadSpringfield Park
61 Ashtead RdLloyd Park
Forest RoadFood Scene
Walthamstow Village is a perfect location for brunch, with restaurants such as Eat 17 (Walthamstow's post code is E17). Eat 17 is a relaxed bar and British restaurant that uses locally-sourced ingredients and bread from its own bakery. After eating, it’s well worth exploring this quaint and cute part of Walthamstow. If you have time, pass by the Vestry House Museum, which focuses on the Victorian era heritage of the local area. Lovely Tudor houses can also be spotted close by.
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Walthamstow Village Square
Walthamstow Village SquareWalthamstow Village is a perfect location for brunch, with restaurants such as Eat 17 (Walthamstow's post code is E17). Eat 17 is a relaxed bar and British restaurant that uses locally-sourced ingredients and bread from its own bakery. After eating, it’s well worth exploring this quaint and cute part of Walthamstow. If you have time, pass by the Vestry House Museum, which focuses on the Victorian era heritage of the local area. Lovely Tudor houses can also be spotted close by.
Sodo Pizza Walthamstow
21 Hatherley MewsToday Bread — Sourdough Bakery & Cafe
Yard Sale Pizza
105 Lower Clapton RdThe Collab
198 Hoe StreetTurtle Bay Walthamstow
269 High StThe award winning Homies On Donkeys is a tiny counter-only taqueria in Walthamstow’s Wood Street Market. Chef Smokey - the owner and taco king - is a man who claims to never go on holiday because he loves working so much. And once you watch him do his thing and have eaten his food, you won’t doubt it for a second. These are big, messy, and juicy tacos. The camaron enchilado has king prawns so chunky that the corn tortilla can barely take their weight along with the tingly tomato and chilli sauce they’re cooked in. The cochinito (pork butt cooked low and slow) is the star though. It’s smoky in flavour cooked by someone Smokey in name. Make sure you check out the Saturday specials as well.
Homies On Donkeys
686 High Road LeytonstoneThe award winning Homies On Donkeys is a tiny counter-only taqueria in Walthamstow’s Wood Street Market. Chef Smokey - the owner and taco king - is a man who claims to never go on holiday because he loves working so much. And once you watch him do his thing and have eaten his food, you won’t doubt it for a second. These are big, messy, and juicy tacos. The camaron enchilado has king prawns so chunky that the corn tortilla can barely take their weight along with the tingly tomato and chilli sauce they’re cooked in. The cochinito (pork butt cooked low and slow) is the star though. It’s smoky in flavour cooked by someone Smokey in name. Make sure you check out the Saturday specials as well.
Papino Italian Street Food
100 Hoe StreetDhaka Tandoori
103 Hoe StShri Lakshmi Foods
82 Hoe StreetFroth & Rind
37 Orford Rd
SpiceBox
58 Hoe StRiverside Cafe
Spring HillThe Boathouse on the Lea
Spring HillSpringfield Park
61 Ashtead RdWild Card Brewery Lockwood
2 Lockwood WayMother's Ruin Gin Palace
Shernhall StreetSlap bang in the middle of Walthamstow High Street, The Chequers is an East London boozer in the heart of E17. With a rotating selection of fine beers & local ales including Five Points, Pillars & Wild Card, we’re a pub that knows a good pint.
On top of the beers, we also serve cocktails and a selection of spirits and soft drinks.
Our kitchen serves a variety of pizzas, loaded fries and sharers. Perfect if you feel like a bite to eat.
All live sport shown on multiple big screens with action from Sky Sports, BT Sport & Amazon Prime
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The Chequers Pub Walthamstow
145 High StSlap bang in the middle of Walthamstow High Street, The Chequers is an East London boozer in the heart of E17. With a rotating selection of fine beers & local ales including Five Points, Pillars & Wild Card, we’re a pub that knows a good pint.
On top of the beers, we also serve cocktails and a selection of spirits and soft drinks.
Our kitchen serves a variety of pizzas, loaded fries and sharers. Perfect if you feel like a bite to eat.
All live sport shown on multiple big screens with action from Sky Sports, BT Sport & Amazon Prime
Large Victorian pub refurbished and reopened in 2012. The interior is open plan but has two distinct areas. It is comfortably furnished and often very busy. Eight hand pumps serve a range of ales from regional, micro and local breweries. Tuesday is quiz night, DJs provide entertainment Fridays and Saturday evening, and live jazz is performed on Sunday evening. Food is available all day. Children are allowed until 8pm. The smoking area is spacious.
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The Bell
617 Forest Rd
Large Victorian pub refurbished and reopened in 2012. The interior is open plan but has two distinct areas. It is comfortably furnished and often very busy. Eight hand pumps serve a range of ales from regional, micro and local breweries. Tuesday is quiz night, DJs provide entertainment Fridays and Saturday evening, and live jazz is performed on Sunday evening. Food is available all day. Children are allowed until 8pm. The smoking area is spacious.
Ye Olde Rose and Crown is an award winning theatre pub located on Hoe Street in the heart of Walthamstow. Whatever it is you love - be it beer,community, friendly people or music and theatre - you’ll find it here.
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Ye Olde Rose and Crown
53 Hoe StYe Olde Rose and Crown is an award winning theatre pub located on Hoe Street in the heart of Walthamstow. Whatever it is you love - be it beer,community, friendly people or music and theatre - you’ll find it here.