Discover the Best of Waltham Forest
Explore the vibrant neighbourhood of Waltham Forest, home to Europe’s longest street market, a diverse range of independent shops and cafes, and beautiful nature reserves. Dive into the rich cultural offerings with local art galleries and enjoy scenic wetlands, all just steps from London Pathway College. Check out our favourite spots for eating, shopping, and sightseeing below.
Food and drink
A 1-minute walk from campus, Chaiiwala is a favourite among students and lecturers. Enjoy authentic South Asian Halal street food and drinks, including tasty snacks like masala chips. Perfect for a quick bite.
A local, culturally diverse restaurant serving authentic Malaysian, Singaporean & Indonesian cuisine, just a 3-minute walk from our campus. This Halal and Vegan-friendly restaurant is welcoming and inclusive to all.
A short walk from Campus, Pepe's serves up delicious flame-grilled peri peri chicken with a variety of flavours and spice levels, plus with Halal options. Perfect for a quick and tasty snack in a vibrant atmosphere.
If you're looking for a taste of sunshine, this restaurant offers amazing Spanish tapas dishes, as well as indoor and outdoor dining options.
Honest British food, sourced ethically, skilfully prepared, and reasonably priced.
Offering a wide selection of beers, ciders and gin (plus soft drinks) from their partner The Real Al Company.
Art and culture
This festival, created by the residents of Walthamstow and curated by Artillery, sees local artists invite the local community into their homes and studios.
Our local museum provides an opportunity to explore Waltham Forest's story through the ages. It is also the home of the borough archive.
If you've ever admired designer William Morris' work, then this is your chance to discover his Grade II listed family home.
Known for miles around for its eclectic stock of neon signs and film props, this place is well worth a visit and is home to the Rolling Stones bar and cafe.
Europe's longest outdoor street market. Stalls are crammed with clothing, fabrics, accessories, homeware and food. You can always find a good deal here.
Visit a Victorian pumphouse and learn about Waltham Forest's industrial history. You can also have dinner in a decommissioned Victoria line tube carriage!
Shopping
Welcome to the longest open air market in Europe. Started in 1885, the market spans a kilometre with stalls selling food, clothes, and lots more.
Theatre of Wine
A local independent wine merchant with a huge selection of high-quality wines to suit all tastes, occasions and budgets.
This indoor market has a mix of stalls offering every thing from costume hire to a tacqueria. You'll also find a wealth of pre-loved clothes and vintage vinyl on sale.
The local shopping centre in Walthamstow Central offers a range of high street favourites and well-known brands offering fashion, cosmetics, gifts and more.
Sunday Social Market
Sunday Social Market is the place to go to experience fresh street food, to soak up local vibes and to socialise with friends. Open Saturday and Sunday.
Green spaces
This Site of Special Scientific Interest, offers 211 hectares of space and is home to various wildlife, a cafe and a reservoir serving 3.5M people in London.
This award-winning nature reserve is one of the last remaining examples of London's floodplain grasslands, and is home to more than 400 plant species.
Take an afternoon and visit the ducks at Hawkwood. You might also spot muntjac deer, foxes and other local wildlife.
Opened in 1903, the gardens boast a maze, fountain and the borough's last remaining bandstand, providing the perfect spot for a quiet picnic lunch.
Looking for a climbing wall, outdoor gym or basketball facilities? This park has lots of options for activities, as well as spaces for quiet reflection or performances.
