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A historical walk in Epping Forest exploring sites linked to Queen Boudicca

About

Boudicca Historical Walk

Wednesday 25 April  10am – 1pm

18+ years, £5

Booking essential.

Join us for this circular walk, exploring two sites in Upshire and Epping Forest once thought to be linked to Iron Age Queen Boudicca, who features in a special exhibition at our partner museum, Lowewood, in Hoddesdon.  Staff from Epping Forest District Museum will lead the walk and explain Boudicca’s connection to each site.

This is for keen walkers. Please bring a bottle of water. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Meeting places available on booking.

Booking via Epping Forest District Museum is open. Book HERE.

More information about the Museum HERE.

For information call 01992 564226 (Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)

If you enjoy this walk, you will find Epping Forest District Museum a fascinating place telling the story of the Epping Forest district through its collections of over 50,000 objects including

• Art
• Archaeology
• Photographs
• Social History
• Documents

The newly redevelopment museum has enabled the showcasing of many more items in the collection than have been on display before.

Epping Forest District Museum is committed to providing access to all. Outreach services are also available including talks, study days, school workshops and memory boxes. Call the museum on 01992 716882 to find out more. The museum welcomes assistance dogs and water can be provided if required.

Guide Prices

Free event

Book Tickets Online

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible Lift
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Step-free entry access is available throughout the museum. Toilets are located on the ground floor and second floor. A unisex accessible toilet suitable for wheelchair users is available. Baby changing facilities are also available.
  • Disabled persons toilet
  • Guide Dogs Permitted - The museum welcomes assistance dogs and water can be provided if required.
  • Lift
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Wheelchair user accessible

Attraction Facilities

  • Groups Accepted - By arrangement.

Children & Infants

  • Babes in Arms
  • Baby changing
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Event Venue - There is a gallery space and educational space available for hire.
  • Garden / Grounds for visitors use - The museum has a delightful garden which is a beautiful open space featuring a beautiful mosaic commemorating the museum’s redevelopment. Activities are often held here during the summer months.
  • Gift shop - The museum’s reception and shop are located on the ground floor where a great selection of local history books, gifts and souvenirs are on offer for all ages and pockets.
  • Groups by arrangement
  • Groups welcome
  • Toilets - Toilets are located on the ground floor and second floor. A unisex accessible toilet suitable for wheelchair users is available. Baby changing facilities are also available.

Parking & Transport

  • Bus stop within walking distance - A bus stop is located within a 2 minute walk of the museum.
  • Free parking - Free parking is currently available at the Abbey Gardens carpark which is a 10 minute walk from the museum.
  • Parking (charge) - Payand display parking is available in the town centre, the nearest car park is Quaker Lane car park which is a 2 minute walk from the museum.
  • Parking (free) - Free parking is currently available at the Abbey Gardens carpark which is a 10 minute walk from the museum.

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

The Museum is located in the heart of the historic town of Waltham Abbey, situated just outside the M25 between Epping Forest and the Lee Valley. From the M25, leave at junction 26 and follow the signs to Waltham Abbey.

Free parking is currently available at the Abbey Gardens carpark which is a 10 minute walk from the museum. Further pay and display parking is available in the town centre, the nearest car park is Quaker Lane car park which is a 2 minute walk from the museum.

Public Transport Directions

The museum is a 25 minute walk from Waltham Cross Railway Station. A taxi rank is located outside the station. Buses also operate from Waltham Cross Bus Station which is a 5 minute walk from the station and a bus stop is located within a 2 minute walk of the museum.

Boudicca Historic Walk

Type:Guided Walk

39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1EL

Tel: 01992 716882

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