About
Epping Forest Museum presents
CHURCHILL AND THE DISTRICT
A series of talks to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of Winston Churchill’s time as MP for Epping, as well as significant WWII anniversaries.
39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey EN9 1EL
The talks are at the museum on Wednesday evenings. They cost £5 per person per talk and light refreshments will be available.
The series of talks is as follows:
‘A Bridge too Far: 80 Years on from Operation Market Garden’, Ashley Harker, Museum Trustee, Wednesday 25 September 7-8pm, £5.00 per person
‘How Epping Saved Churchill’, Allen Packwood, Director of the Churchill Archives Centre, Cambridge University, Wednesday 20 November 7-8pm, £5.00 per person
'Winter in Wartime: 80 Years on from the Battle of the Bulge’, Ashley Harker, Museum Trustee, Wednesday 18 December 7-8 pm, £5.00 per person
For bookings, email enquiries@efdmuseum.org.uk, phone 01992 716882 or speak to a member of the Front of House Team at the museum in Waltham Abbey.
Guide Prices
Free event
Related
Epping Forest District Museum, Epping ForestTelling the story of the Epping Forest district through a collection of over 50,000 objects
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.
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.
