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Dig For Victory Day at Epping Forest District Museum. Celebrate the spirit of the Home Front in WW2

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Dig For Victory Day at Epping Forest District Museum

39 – 41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL

Saturday 16th August 2025, from 10am to 4pm

£7 per adult, children free.

Celebrate the spirit of the WWII Home Front with local maker stalls, a "Grow Your Own" activity for children in the garden, and the opportunity to meet WWII reenactors, including a member of the ARP Warden and representatives from the WVS!

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Why not combine with a guided tour of Waltham Abbey on the same day? - 

Find out more on the Museum's facebook page

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.

Dig For Victory at Epping Forest District Museum

Type:Heritage & History

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

Tel: 01992 716882

Opening Times

Dig For Victory (16 Aug 2025)

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