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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · London

Waltham Holy Cross

In or near Epping Upland.

Waltham Holy Cross — a village in england london.

A121 Honey Lane, Upshire - geograph.org.uk - 6583787

Geographer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Royal Gunpowder Mills Railway · 3.4 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Waltham Holy Cross is a village located in the London region. It features a mixture of residential and historical architecture, reflecting its development over the years. The village is known for its community feel and provides access to local amenities typical of suburban areas. Visitors can expect a quiet environment with a range of services and facilities suited for everyday needs.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.6833, 0.0333
County
Essex
Parish
Waltham Abbey
Postcode
EN9 3AZ
Parliamentary constituency
Epping Forest
Nearest railway station
Royal Gunpowder Mills Railway3.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Epping Forest edge - geograph.org.uk - 2546825📷 5

Cemeteries · London

Waltham Abbey Jewish Cemetery

Waltham Abbey Jewish Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕theus.org.uk
Hay meadow near Brookmeadow Wood - geograph.org.uk - 3167918📷 5

Forts · London

Obelisk 325m NW of Cobbin Pond

Obelisk 325m NW of Cobbin Pond — a martello broad in england-london, United Kingdom.

Hay meadow near Brookmeadow Wood - geograph.org.uk - 3167918📷 5

Memorials & monuments · London

Warlies Park Obelisk

Warlies Park Obelisk — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Upshire, Queen Boadicea's Obelisk - geograph.org.uk - 1750370📷 5

Memorials & monuments · London

Boudicca's Obelisk

Boudicca's Obelisk — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Tea Break in the Forest - geograph.org.uk - 4043251📷 5

Beaches · London

High Beach

High Beach — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Salvation Army Citadel, Waltham Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 4795828📷 5

Cemeteries · London

Waltham Abbey Cemetery

Waltham Abbey Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕walthamabbey-tc.gov.uk

Where to eat & stay near Waltham Holy Cross

Places to stay

The Owl pub, Lippits Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4036964📷 5

Campsites · London

The Elms Campsite

The Elms Campsite — a campsite in england london.

Boundary with deer sanctuary - geograph.org.uk - 2500835📷 5

Campsites · London

Debden House Holiday Park

Debden House Holiday Park — a campsite in england london.

debdenhouse.com
Debden Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4384724📷 5

Caravan parks · London

Debden House Centre

Debden House Centre — a caravan park in england london.

Daws Hill, Sewardstone - geograph.org.uk - 5662757📷 5

Campsites · London

Ferryman Field

Ferryman Field — a campsite in england london.

The White House, Gilwell Park - geograph.org.uk - 5551908📷 5

Campsites · London

Branchett Field

Branchett Field — a campsite in england london.

Daws Hill, Sewardstone - geograph.org.uk - 5662757📷 5

Campsites · London

Woodlands

Woodlands — a campsite in england london.

Places to eat & drink

Waltham Abbey Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 4796465📷 5

Historic pubs · London

The Queens Arms Public House

The Queens Arms Public House in England London, United Kingdom.

Lippitts Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6612006📷 5

Historic pubs · London

The Owl Inn

The Owl Inn in England London, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox on Coppice Row, Theydon Bois - geograph.org.uk - 6214885📷 7

Historic pubs · London

Queen Victoria Public House

Queen Victoria Public House in England London, United Kingdom.

Church of St Peter ^ St Paul, Chingford - geograph.org.uk - 5466170📷 5

Restaurants · London

Prezzo

Prezzo — a restaurant in england london.

Abridge Road at junction of Market Place - geograph.org.uk - 2546717📷 5

Historic pubs · London

Blue Boar Inn

Blue Boar Inn in England London, United Kingdom.

Coopersale Street - geograph.org.uk - 5306949📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Theydon Oak Inn

Theydon Oak Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

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Edward VII postbox on Woodford New Road - geograph.org.uk - 5491381📷 5

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Woldingham, Village Hall - geograph.org.uk - 3021921📷 5

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Chittenden Cottages, Wisley - geograph.org.uk - 4732522📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Waltham Holy Cross?
Waltham Holy Cross is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN9 3AZ), in the parish of Waltham Abbey.
What is Waltham Holy Cross?
Waltham Holy Cross — a village in england london.
How do I get to Waltham Holy Cross?
The nearest railway station is Royal Gunpowder Mills Railway, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN9 3AZ.
Is Waltham Holy Cross a protected site?
Yes — Waltham Holy Cross is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Waltham Holy Cross?
The nearest railway station is Royal Gunpowder Mills Railway, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN9 3AZ.