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"Calm and Courageous: The Second World War Home Front in the Epping Forest District

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Epping Forest Museum presents

Calm & Courageous - the Second World War home front in the Epping Forest District

Saturday 5th April to Saturday 6th September 2025

An exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War

39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey EN9 1EL

This exhibition will showcase a variety of objects, stories, and oral histories from the museum’s collection, along with contributions from local history societies, community groups, and other heritage sites in the district. It will highlight the experiences of individuals whose lives were changed dramatically when war broke out in September 1939.

Free entry.

Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10am to 4pm
Wednesday: 10am to 4pm
Thursday: closed
Friday: 10am to 4pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Sunday: closed

Call: 01992 716882, email: enquiries@efdmuseum.org.uk website: https://www.efdmuseum.org.uk/

Guide Prices

Free event

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The museum has been awarded Hidden Gem Status by Visit England. Epping Forest District Museum, Epping ForestTelling the story of the Epping Forest district through a collection of over 50,000 objects

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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.

Parking is 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.

Calm & Courageous at Epping Forest District Museum

Type:Exhibition

Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1EL

Tel: 01992 716882

Opening Times

Calm & Courageous (5 Apr 2025 - 6 Sept 2025)

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