Description
With some remains of the Augustinian Abbey founded by King Henry II in 1177 still visible, the cloister entry, Abbey gateway, precinct and chapter house walls and the stone bridge over the Cornmill Stream provide an indication to what was once one of the largest Augustinian Abbeys in the country and the last to suffer under dissolution of the monasteries in 1540.Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Rose Gardens or take yourself and the family on a trail to explore hundreds of years of history as you discover intriguing art works along the route which will uncover the site's invisible past.
If you are looking for Best Parks and Playgrounds in Waltham Abbey , Essex then you can visit Waltham Abbey Gardens. Waltham Abbey Gardens is one of the places in Waltham Abbey Essex for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.
Features
- Free
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
On Site Parking
On Site Toilet
Sport & outdoors
Whether you’re decidedly sporty or just thinking about getting a little fitter, if you’re looking for fun activities for all the family or interested in taking a little gentle exercise, Lee Valley is the perfect place to start.
Nature, parks & gardens
If you simply want to wander and relax in wide open spaces, quiet woodlands, and waterside environments, the Lee Valley is for you. If gardens and heritage are what you’re looking for, take a stroll in the beautiful Myddelton House Gardens or Waltham Abbey Gardens and the neighbouring Dragonfly Sanctuary, where history, flora and fauna mingle in fascinating ways.
2.76 miles
