Attractions in Chingford & Things to Do in Chingford
(and nearby)

Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge (1 Mile)*
Built in 1543 for Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge is probably the last remaining royal hunting grandstand in the world.
William Morris Gallery (2 Miles)*
The William Morris Gallery is closed for redevelopment until July 2012.
Capel Manor Gardens (5 Miles)*
Capel Manor Gardens and estate provide a colourful and scented oasis surrounding a Georgian Manor House and Victorian Stables.
Forty Hall & Estate (5 Miles)*
Forty Hall & Estate is changing and full refurbishment is underway for this magnificent Jacobean mansion with formal gardens, parkland and ornamental lakes.
Sutton House (5 Miles)*
Sutton House, the oldest house in London's East End, is a rare example of a Tudor red-brick house.
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink (6 Miles)*
The Alexandra Palace Ice Rink offers a wide range of activities suitable for all ages including public skating sessions, figure skating classes and ice hockey training.
V&A Museum of Childhood London (7 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.
Hackney City Farm (7 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.
Geffrye Museum (7 Miles)*
The Geffrye is one of London's most friendly and enjoyable museums. Its setting is in the former almshouses of the Ironmongers' Company, delightful 18th-century buildings with attractive gardens and mature trees.
Newham City Farm & Visitor Centre (7 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.
Stepping Stones Farm (7 Miles)*
Stepping Stones Farm has a full range of farm livestock including a magnificent Jacobs ram, a potentially noble young Anglo-nubian billy and two endearing Kune kune pigs - Honey and Treacle, plus a small selction of 'pets'
Spitalfields City Farm (7 Miles)*
Spitalfields City Farm began in 1978 as an allotment scheme on derelict land. It has since developed into an urban farm which aims to bring the countryside and rural activities to the East End.
City of London Billingsgate Market (7 Miles)*
Billingsgate is the United Kingdom's largest inland fish market. An average of 25,000 tonnes of fish and fish products are sold through its merchants each year
Wesley's Chapel The Museum of Methodism & The John Wesley House (8 Miles)*
John Wesley (1703-1791), one of the most influential personalities of the eighteenth century, is the founder of Methodism. He built Wesley's Chapel as his London base.
Pumphouse Educational Museum (8 Miles)*
Heritage Museum and the Lavender Pond & Nature Park, is a unique resource in the Surrey Commercial Docks area of Rotherhithe.
London Canal Museum (8 Miles)*
Discover Londons colourful canal story at London Canal Museum, the capital's only waterways museum. We tell the story of how and why london's canals were built.
The O2 (8 Miles)*
Since opening in June 2007, The O2 has hosted an outstanding array of awe-inspiring performers. The O2 is officially the world's most popular music and entertainment venue.
Museum of London (8 Miles)*
Step inside Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital's turbulent past.
Museum and Library of The Order of St. John (8 Miles)*
Take a tour around the ancient Priory of the Knights Hospitallers with its Tudor Gate House, 16th century Church and 12th century Crypt.
Bank of England Museum (8 Miles)*
Housed within one of the most iconic buildings in the City of London, the Bank of England Museum offers a unique experience which brings to life the 315-year history of the Bank of England
Kenwood House (8 Miles)*
Kenwood House presides over the extensive Hampstead Heath with superb views of the city of London from its hilltop position.
British Postal Museum and Archive (8 Miles)*
In 1635 King Charles1 made his own mail delivery service available to the public. In 1660 The General Post Office was established to run this 'royal mail ' service. The Archive charts the four centuries of development into Royal Mail Group plc.
The Tower of London (8 Miles)*
For over 900 years, The Tower of London has dominated the capital. As a Royal Palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, arsenal, Royal Mint and jewel house, it has witnessed many great events in British history.
Dickens House Museum (8 Miles)*
Charles Dickens (1812-70) lived at number 48 Doughty Street from April 1837 to December 1839, not a long period but an important one, because if was here that he really secured his reputation.
St. Paul's Cathedral (8 Miles)*
St Paul's Cathedral is Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, built in glowing Portland stone, crowned by the magnificent dome; a famous landmark on the skyline of the City of London.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in Chingford and things to do in Chingford (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.

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As you can see, there's plenty of ideas for family days out in Chingford and the surrounding area - so you need never be short of places to go and things to do in Chingford again.


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