Chingford Branch

South Chingford Area Guide

Transport links

Chingford offers easy access to the city, by underground from Walthamstow Central, or by train from North Chingford or Highams Park stations. Liverpool Street can be reached in just 20 minutes. There are also good bus services.

Shopping, eating and drinking

South Chingford doesn’t contain a classic high street with typical chain stores. Instead, there is a selection of independent grocery stores, butchers, cafes, restaurants and florists catering to the needs of the locals. If you are in need a spot of more serious retail therapy, there are plenty of large malls within a short train ride or drive.

The locals organise regular markets, including a recent France at Home market, selling top quality products from across the Channel, including local cheeses, breads and patisserie items - even Provençal soaps!

For younger residents, the iconic Warehouse nightclub is just a fifteen minute drive or taxi ride away. With its stripped back charm and top-of-the-range sound system, there is no better place to spend a Friday or Saturday night.

Things to do

Public open spaces, including the forest and parks, cover around a quarter of the land in the borough, so South Chingford is perfect for fans of walking or cycling. A range of sports are available at the recently refurbished Waltham Forest Leisure Centre.

Perhaps the best known local landmark is the Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge in the heart of Epping Forest. Inside you can explore the interactive exhibitions on Tudor life. Its quaint Butlers Retreat Cafe is a real treat, providing sublime views.

The community-run South Chingford Library is a friendly spot to borrow a book, or access Wifi, with services and activities for families and adults.

Schools

Nurseries:

Chingford Busy Bees ~ Gilwell Hill Day Nursery and Preschool ~ Tiny Tots Day Nursery

Primary:

Chase Lane Primary School ~ Chingford C of E Primary School ~ Larkswoord Primary School

Secondary:

Burnside Secondary PRU ~ Chingford Foundation School ~ Normanhurst School ~ Trinity Catholic High School.

Independent Schools:

Avon House School ~ Bancroft’s School ~ Braeside School (Girls) ~ Loyola Preparatory School (Boys) ~ Normanhurst School ~ Oaklands School ~ Snaresbrook Preparatory School ~ St Aubyn’s School ~ The Daiglen School ~ Woodford Green Prep School

Chingford Team

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