Waltham Abbey Gardens
Postcode: EN9 1XQ
In the heart of an attractive market town and a five minute drive from the M25, the 47,000m² flat, grassy space is separated into sections.
These sections can be hired individually or together. The gardens are a perfect location for markets, country fairs, fetes or community events. One of the regular events held here is King Harold Day, a family historic fun day with shows, stalls and activities attracting up to 3,000 visitors a day.
Site Services:
Size of Footprint: 89,759m2
Size of Hirable Space: 47,822m2
Event Scale: Small / Medium Scale Event Space
Surface: Flat grass open space divided into separate areas by surfaced paths
Water: None
Electricity: None
Lights: Streetlamps along the main path and in the car park
Toilets: None
Transport Links
Car Parking: 80 Chargeable Parking spaces and 5 Blue Badge Spaces
Train: Waltham Cross (30 Min Walk)
Bus: 251
Bike: Sustrans Route 1, A1055 Cycle Path and Lee Valley Pathway with onsite bike racks
Vehicle Access: Via Abbey View - 7m. No articulated lorries
Pedestrian Access: Via Abbey View - range from 0.9 - 2.1m
Key Site Info
Open Space Area can be open from April – September
Open Space Capacity: Once a month weather and scale dependent
Local Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Residents: 100 m Away
Nearest Accommodation: Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone, E4 7RA (eight minute drive). Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel, EN9 3LX (nine minute drive)
The Rose Garden and Cloisters area cannot be hired out for events
No items to penetrate the ground within the scheduled monument area
Nothing is to be attached to any walls by any means within WAG
For all events at Waltham Abbey Gardens, Historic England need to be consulted first to check they are happy with the event as well as the chosen area.