Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge
(6 Miles)*
Built in 1543 for Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge is probably the last remaining royal hunting grandstand in the world.
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Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker
(6 Miles)*
Inside a rural bungalow nestling in the Essex countryside lies the twilight world of the Government Cold War. Behind the blast screens that protect this bungalow is the entrance to an amazing labyrinth of rooms built into a hillside.
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Lowewood Museum
(7 Miles)*
A listed Georgian building dating from the 1750's is the perfect setting for Lowewood Museum's impressive collection.
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Capel Manor Gardens
(7 Miles)*
A unique opportunity to see behind the scenes at Greater London's only specialist College of Horticulture, Floristry, Garden Design, Equine, Animal Care and Countryside Studies.
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Rye Meads Nature Reserve
(7 Miles)*
This urban nature reserve has something to offer everyone and will appeal to families, walkers, birdwatchers and photographers.
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Paradise Wildlife Park
(8 Miles)*
Paradise Wildlife Park is a truly special place, with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
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William Morris Gallery
(9 Miles)*
William Morris, designer, craftsman, writer and socialist, was born at Walthamstow on 24th March 1834 at Hammersmith in 1896. The Gallery is situated in Water House, Morris's family home from 1848 to 1856.
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Forge Museum
(10 Miles)*
The Forge Museum is closed for redevelopment throughout 2007 and is scheduled to re-open in June 2008.
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Ingatestone Hall
(12 Miles)*
Ingatestone Hall is a sixteenth century manor house built by Sir William Petre, Secretary of State to four Tudor Monarchs.
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Sutton House
(12 Miles)*
Sutton House, the oldest house in London's East End, is a rare example of a Tudor red-brick house.
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Newham City Farm & Visitor Centre
(13 Miles)*
Newham City Farm was established in 1977 offering educational and leisure activities for the community. A wide collection of farm animals has been built up over the years including a number of rare breeds.
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V&A Museum of Childhood London
(13 Miles)*
The V&A Museum of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through our inspirational collections and programmes.
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Hatfield Forest National Nature Reserve
(13 Miles)*
Hatfield Forest is a rare surviving example of a medieval hunting forest. It has over 1,000 acres of woodland and pasture, some wonderful 400 year old pollarded trees, two ornamental lakes and an eighteenth century Shell House.
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Hackney City Farm
(13 Miles)*
City Farms exist to bring the countryside and its activities to urban people. They generally use otherwise derelict land and involve local people in their establishment and maintenance. Hackney Farm was established in 1984
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Geffrye Museum
(13 Miles)*
The Geffrye is the only museum in the UK to specialise in the domestic interiors and furniture of the urban middle-class.
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