Discover things to do in Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest is a borough known for its fantastic green spaces, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Epping Forest, London’s largest woodland, offers endless opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. Lloyd Park, home to the William Morris Gallery, provides beautiful flower gardens and open fields for sports and picnics.
The Wetlands Centre, one of London’s most important nature reserves, is perfect for birdwatching and tranquil walks. With its commitment to sustainability and green living, Waltham Forest is an excellent borough for those who appreciate the natural world.
Places to Volunteer and Visit
Natural Gardeners
This is a community lifestyle group, focusing on bettering community connections and mental health through organic food and
Friends of Pimp Hall Nature Reserve
The Friends of Pimp Hall Nature Reserve are a group who look after and care for the reserve.
The Waltham Forest Eco-Leads Network
The Waltham Forest Eco-Leads Network has been established to enable teachers and non-teaching staff to share ideas, experiences
Biodiversity Action Team – East
Our well-established Biodiversity Action Team helps manage and improve Waltham Forest’s many sites of importance for nature conservation
London Wildlife Trust – Walthamstow Wetlands
Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. Visitor Activity Surveying
Legends of the Forest
The Legends of the Forest is delivered by the London Borough of Waltham Forest and everyone is welcome
Epping Forest Heritage Trust
Epping Forest Heritage Trust is a charity and a membership organisation with a big mission to inspire people
Green Space Information in Waltham Forest
In Greater London, planning authorities and environmental consultants rely on GiGL; the Greenspace Information for Greater London services for the most comprehensive source of high-quality environmental data in the region. Using this data is crucial for making informed decisions in planning and development.
This includes careful consideration of priority habitats and Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs).
GilGL’s interactive visualizations provide key environmental insights for each London borough, covering:
- Data contributors
- Species records
- SINCs (Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation)
- Habitats
- Open spaces
These insights are based on GiGL’s data as of April 2024 and are important considerations in planning.
To learn how these factsheets were created, download the description here.Â
Ranger Projects and Stories
Heritage and Wildlife Day
A day to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Friends of Pimp Hall Park & Nature Reserve
Moja collective x Epping Forest Conversation Project
This project involved practical conservation work at Warren Hill in Epping Forest, in collaboration with the Epping Forest
Growing Understandings
Ranger Michael Holland FLS, expert nature educator and author, delivered hands-on, nature-based workshops at Highams Park. Activities included
Newport Nature Squad
Thanks to the grant, Newport Nature Squad has been able to buy extra tools and seeds, which we
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