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Walthamstow Wetlands

A Thames Water reservoir complex built between 1853 and 1904 and opened to the public in 2017, with bird hides, a visitor centre and a cafe in the restored Marine Engine House.

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Walthamstow Wetlands, a Thames Water reservoir complex
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Did you know

The reservoirs were built between 1853 and 1904 and stayed closed to the public for about 150 years, until the wetlands opened in 2017.

Local tip

Free to enter. Hours are 9.30am to 5pm from April to September and 9.30am to 4pm from October to March, with last entry 15 minutes before closing on weekdays and 30 minutes before at weekends.

Finding it

Address
2 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London N17 9NH
Nearest station
Tottenham Hale (National Rail), 551 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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