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Museums at Night at Epping Forest District Museum

Type:Dance / Dancing

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

Website

    Tel: 01992 716882

    Dance the night away at "Museums at Night", Epping Forest District Museum

    About

    Museums at Night at Epping Forest District Museum

    Thursday 17 May   6pm – 9pm

    Free

    For one night only the museum will be opening its doors after dark. Join us for an evening of social dancing and refreshments. Jive the night away with our DJ playing sounds from the 40s and 50s with a chance to look around the Beauty and The Beach Exhibition showcasing the history of swim wear from 1940 – 1969.

    More about the Museum HERE.

    As well as this event, 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&...Read More

    About

    Museums at Night at Epping Forest District Museum

    Thursday 17 May   6pm – 9pm

    Free

    For one night only the museum will be opening its doors after dark. Join us for an evening of social dancing and refreshments. Jive the night away with our DJ playing sounds from the 40s and 50s with a chance to look around the Beauty and The Beach Exhibition showcasing the history of swim wear from 1940 – 1969.

    More about the Museum HERE.

    As well as this event, 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.

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    Guide Prices

    Free event

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    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
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    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
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    Map & Directions

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    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.

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