1
Royal Gunpowder Mills
Visitor center
Old gunpowder factory with an armory, science demos & tractor tours, open for events & group visits.
4.40 (438 reviews)
2
Waltham Abbey Gatehouse and Bridge
Abbey
π Great place to come for walks and a bit of history.
The Abbey was dissolved in 1540. It was the last monastic house in England to be surrendered to the Crown.
Although, you can still see 14th century gatehouse and bridge that remains, as well as the walls of the post-medieval house that was built...
4.50 (218 reviews)
3
Grimston's Oak
Historical landmark
ππ It's an oak tree. What more can I say?
That every branch in every direction grazes perfection?
That the girth of a trunk that's carried the weight of a medieval knight who's stopped to breathe on the rasp of the bark is as worn as it is strong?
That every leaf spreads its veins with story - dying...
4.60 (45 reviews)
4
Loughton Camp
Historical landmark
ππ One of the most fairy tale like forests. I adore it, especially in autumn.
4.60 (36 reviews)
5
Hill Hall
Heritage building
ππ Worked on the conversion as a site manager for PJ Livsey after the women's open prison had had a devastating fire and was converted into 9 luxury apartments in the main block and 12 smaller properties in the servants quarters an the stable blocks. Numbered 1-22, missing out number 13 due to a long l...
4.20 (36 reviews)