English Heritage sites near Waltham Abbey Parish
WALTHAM ABBEY GATEHOUSE AND BRIDGE
1 miles from Waltham Abbey Parish
A fine 14th century gatehouse, bridge and other remains of the abbey refounded by Harold, last Saxon King of England.
HILL HALL
5 miles from Waltham Abbey Parish
This fine Elizabethan mansion features some of the earliest external Renaissance architectural detail in the country.
KENWOOD
12 miles from Waltham Abbey Parish
This outstanding house beside Hampstead Heath was remodelled by Robert Adam between 1764 and 1779. He transformed the original brick building into a majestic villa for the great judge, Lord Mansfield.
LONDON WALL
13 miles from Waltham Abbey Parish
This is the best-preserved remnant of the Roman wall which once formed part of the eastern defences of Roman Londinium.
WINCHESTER PALACE
14 miles from Waltham Abbey Parish
Part of the great hall of Winchester Palace, built in the early 13th century as the London house of the Bishops of Winchester. Most of the palace was destroyed by fire in 1814.
THE CENOTAPH
15 miles from Waltham Abbey Parish
The Cenotaph is a national war memorial in London. Now in the care of English Heritage, it is the site of the National Service of Remembrance every November.
Churches in Waltham Abbey Parish
The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross & St Lawrence
Highbridge Street
Waltham Abbey
01992 767897
http://www.walthamabbeychurch.co.uk
Waltham Abbey Church is a vibrant parish that tries to respond to the needs of others, to be inclusive and to be of service to the local community. Excellence in music and liturgy are a high priority, you may wish to check the website (wathamabbeychurch) for details of weekly and monthly services.
The parish of Waltham Abbey is part of the benefice of Waltham Holy Cross (which is itself part of the Deanery of Epping Forest and Ongar Deanery of the Diocese of Chelmsford).
We are committed to ensuring that Waltham Abbey Church is a safe place for all.
The Parish Church Council of The Holy Cross and St Lawrence has adopted the House of Bishops' Promoting a Safer Church Safeguarding Policy Statement:
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-12/PromotingSaferChurchWeb.pdf
Our Safeguarding Representative is Freddie Hudson. Hhe can be contacted at church, or by phoning the Benefice Office 01992767897, or by email [email protected]
Waltham Abbey Church is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford. For further information about Safeguarding in the Diocese of Chelmsford:
https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding
For information about the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and Safeguarding contacts in the Diocese of Chelmsford see here: https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-contacts
This page includes contact details for Safeguarding organisations and charities.
If you believe that somebody is in immediate risk of danger or harm you should call 999 and ask for the police.
Upshire: St Thomas
Horseshoe Hill
Upshire
Waltham Abbey
01992767897
https://stthomaschurchupshire.com/
A warm welcome in the name of Jesus Christ awaits you at St Thomas' church.
We love meeting people at St Thomas' and whether a regular worshiper, visiting for a wedding or attending one of our social events we hope you will feel at home.
St Thomas' is a little gem of a church. An unexpected oasis in the Epping Forest area nestled just between Waltham Abbey and Epping Town. We are proud of our history and traditions whilst seeking to embrace new ways of being church and community.
We are part of the Waltham Holy Cross Benefice which, as well as St Thomas', includes Waltham Abbey, Holy Innocents Church, High Beach and St Lawrence, Ninefields.
Family Communion every Sunday at 9.15am. All are warmly welcomed.
More details about the church and its community are available on our website at https://stthomaschurchupshire.com/
"The parish of Upshire: St Thomas is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs.
Our PSO is Sue Mckinley. She can be contacted at church, or by phoning the Benefice Office 01992767897, or by email [email protected]
The Diocese of Chelmsford's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."
Pubs in Waltham Abbey Parish
Angel
48 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EJ
(01992) 718671
mcmullens.co.uk/angel
Baker's Arms
Sewardstone Road, Sewardstone, EN9 3QF
(01992) 656000
chefandbrewer.com/pub/bakers-arms-waltha...
Compasses
Crown
Romeland, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QZ
(01992) 701481
mcmullens.co.uk/crown
Fox & Hounds
Freddies
Good Intent
Green Dragon
Harry Brunch Club
High Beech Golf Course
Horseshoes
Copt Hall, Upshire, EN9 3SN
(01992) 712745
thehorseshoes-countrypub.co.uk/
Kings Oak
Paul's Nursery Road, High Beach, IG10 4AE
(020) 8508 5000
kingsoakhotel.com/gastro-pub-food/
New Inn
Owl
Lippitts Hill, High Beech, IG10 4AL
(020) 8502 0663
theowlpubhighbeech.com/
Plough
Sewardstone Road, Sewardstone, EN9 3QQ
(01992) 711097
mcmullens.co.uk/ploughsewardstone
Queens Arms
Queens Head
60 Paternoster Hill, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 3LA
(01992) 718611
mcmullens.co.uk/queenshead
Spotted Cow
Sultan
Sun Inn
21, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ER
(01992) 914249
suninnwalthamabbey.co.uk/
Volunteer
Waltham Abbey Royal British Legion Club
Waltham Holy Cross Conservative Club
35 Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AS
(01992) 716184
whxcc.co.uk
West Essex Golf Club
Bury Road, Chingford, E4 7QL
(020) 8529 7558
westessexgolfclub.co.uk/
Wheatsheaf
Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2ES
(01992) 711266
mcmullens.co.uk/wheatsheaf
White Lion
Woodbine Inn
Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QT
(01992) 713050
thewoodbine.co.uk