Must See Sights and Landmarks in Chingford Area

We've collected top 10 mentioned sights and landmarks in Chingford from other articles such as RIB, londonpass.com, New York Times' 36 hours column.

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Chingford Area

Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
4.6 (33306 ratings)4.5 (21412 ratings)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
20 Deans Yd, Westminster, London, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
ChurchSights & LandmarksAbbeyAnglican churchReligious institutionArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Finding the Universe
The Best Photography Locations in London
"Moving down to the City of Westminster now, and London’s most famous church, home to Royal Weddings, Coronations (all of them since 1066!) and a whole host of famous dead people – Westminster Abbey. You’re not actually allowed to take photographs inside the Abbey, but that’s ok, because the outside is very photogenic. Unfortunately, the folks in charge of civil planning tend to ignore the needs of photographers, because there’s a rather inconveniently placed road right in front of the Abbey’s two stunning towers."
Mentioned by London 5 days itinerary
A Week in England: The Best 5 Day London Itinerary
"From the Houses of Parliament, walk around Parliament Square, head south on Abingdon Street for literally no more than 3 minutes, and find yourself face-to-face with Westminster Abbey. Over 1,000 years old (founded 960), Westminster Abbey is, besides being beautifully preserved, famous as the traditional site of the British monarchy’s coronations and funerals."
The Shard
The Shard
4.6 (25668 ratings)4 (97 ratings)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform.
32 London Bridge St, London, SE1 9SG, United Kingdom
LandmarkSights & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
Mentioned by Architectour Guide
The 10 Best Buildings in London You Should Visit If You Love Architecture
"In a city like London with strict codes, decent architecture and access to the world’s leading architects, is not so easy to actually get things to be built. Big teams of lawyers, political figures and the general public are involved in what gets or doesn’t get built in the capital. So the fact that the Shard, the EU’s tallest building, got approved and erected means a great deal."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"Unsurprisingly for a hotel occupying levels 34 to 52 of the Shard, there are breathtaking views everywhere you look in the 202-room Shangri-La: be it the floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedrooms, the panoramic..."
Mentioned by London 2 days itinerary
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"For a truly spectacular view of London, you’re going to want to head up London’s tallest building, the Shard. This 95 storey skyscraper was opened in 2012, with the viewing deck opened in 2013."
Tower of London
Tower of London
4.6 (73731 ratings)4.5 (58770 ratings)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
St Katharine's & Wapping, London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksConference centerHistorical placeLandmarkHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Reader's Digest Canada
50+ Must-See London Attractions
"Home to the Crown Jewels, the iconic beefeaters, and (allegedly) several spooks, the Tower of London’s history dates back nearly 1,000 years. Standing guard by Tower Bridge and the River Thames, the medieval compound has served as a royal palace, prison, and execution site. Legend has it, these royal ghosts haunt Britain to this day!"
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
4.7 (108922 ratings)4.5 (34361 ratings)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
Tower Bridge Rd, London, SE1 2UP, United Kingdom
BridgeSights & LandmarksObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Luxury Columnist
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"Inside Tower Bridge, there’s also a spectacular Glass Floor Walkway from which to admire the views. Take a break at one of the great places to eat near Tower Bridge afterwards. Best shot: from the South side of the river just past the bridge – or on the bridge itself whilst there’s no road traffic."
Mentioned by Destguides
40 Famous London Landmarks You Must See
"Tower Bridge is one of the tourist attractions you can't afford to miss because it is one of the famous monuments in London. It was built between 1886 and 1894. The Bridge is one of the most-visited landmarks globally with more than 40,000 people using it daily."
Palace of Westminster
Palace of Westminster
4.5 (2475 ratings)4.5 (15432 ratings)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer.
Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom
Government officeSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsGovernment BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Touropia
10 Top Tourist Attractions in London
"The Palace of Westminster (more widely known as the Houses of Parliament) is the seat of Parliament in the United Kingdom. The present building largely dates from the 19th century when it was rebuilt following a fire in a splendid example of Victorian neo-Gothic architecture. The House of Commons (elected Members of Parliament) is located to the north of the building and is decorated with green leather upholstery, and the House of Lords is located to the south and decorated with red leather upholstery."
Mentioned by Connolly Cove
Best Buildings and Architecture in London
"Another impressive building that we briefly mentioned above is the Houses of Parliament. The Houses of Parliament is also known as the ‘Palace of Westminster’ which is located on the left bank of River Thames. The building was built for Edward the Confessor in the 11th century and was enlarged by William I (the conqueror)."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"Home to the world’s most famous clock, Big Ben (officially the Queen Elizabeth Tower, but no one calls it that), the Houses of Parliament is a neo-Gothic wonder built in the mid-19th century. All tours are currently suspended, so for now would-be visitors will have to make do with a 360º virtual tour."
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Royal Observatory Greenwich
4.5 (14160 ratings)4 (3086 ratings)
Wren's 18th-century astronomical observatory on the Prime Meridian, now a museum with a planetarium.
Blackheath Ave, Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ, United Kingdom
ObservatorySights & LandmarksGift shopHistorical landmarkMuseumHistoric SitesObservatories & PlanetariumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by London 6 days itinerary
London Itinerary: How to Spend 6 Days in London
"The observatory is now maintained as a museum and visitors can learn about the history and discoveries at the observatory, stand on the famous Meridian line, visit Flamsteed House, see a camera obscura, and see the great equatorial telescope. Admission includes an audioguide to make the most of your self-guided visit."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in London
"Greenwich is on the prime meridian at 0° longitude, and the ultimate standard for time around the world has been set here at the Royal…"
Westminster Bridge
Westminster Bridge
4.6 (8449 ratings)4 (795 ratings)
Arched Victorian road bridge, with pavements
London, United Kingdom
BridgeSights & Landmarks
Mentioned by Devon 21 days itinerary
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"This iconic sight is best viewed from the Westminster Bridge or from the south side of the Thames. Westminster Abbey – This large, mostly Gothic, church is one of the most notable religious buildings in the UK and is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for British monarchs. It is simply breathtaking both inside and out but it is inside that you will find so much to explore. Make sure you allow a good few hours to visit properly."
Mentioned by London 6 days itinerary
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"After you have visited all the spots you want to in and around Parliament Square, walk onto Westminster Bridge and look back for a great view of the House of Parliament and the River Thames. You can then take a walk along the Thames or head off to dinner. Tomorrow the itinerary will bring us back to the Thames to further explore more of London’s iconic sites."
St Olave's Church, Hart Street
St Olave's Church, Hart Street
4.6 (89 ratings)4.5 (31 ratings)
12th-century CofE church housing the tomb of Samuel Pepys and offering regular lunchtime recitals.
8 Hart St, London, EC3R 7NB, United Kingdom
ChurchSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by London for Free
Historic Churches
"St Olave’s church near Fenchurch Street station dates from the fifteenth century, and survived the Great Fire mainly due to the efforts of the writer Samuel Pepys, who lived and worked nearby. Pepys is buried in the nave of the church. Other burials include Mother Goose, who was interred in 1586, and Mary Ramsey, the woman who it is claimed brought the plague to London in 1665."
Mentioned by LondonDucklings
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"As one of several churches in London with Scandinavian connections, St Olave Hart Street is often claimed to have been established as early as 1056. However, this may be true, as the memories of Olaf’s London adventures were at their best during this period. Furthermore, it was just a short period of time before Norway attempted to invade England in 1066."
Mentioned by Delve Into Europe
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"It was one of a small number to survive the Great Fire of London. It suffered far greater damage during the London Blitz of World War II, and the 15th century body of the church was restored by the mid-1950s. It’s a small church with a wealth of history."
Granary Square
Granary Square
4.5 (6083 ratings)4.5 (110 ratings)
Large city plaza with 1,000+ choreographed water jets/splash fountains, colorfully lit at night.
1 Granary Square, London, N1C 4AA, United Kingdom
City parkSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by LondonDucklings
27 Great Paddling Pools and Water Parks for Kids in London (2021)
"This attraction is perfect for those visiting North London as King’s Cross can be so easily reached. Granary Square’s fountains are composed of 1,080 water jets, each controlled individually and lit up. This provides hours of entertainment for children who enjoy splashing around."
Lord's Cricket Ground
Lord's Cricket Ground
4.7 (7821 ratings)4.5 (1404 ratings)
Middlesex County Cricket Club's ground and traditional home of English cricket, with museum.
St John's Wood Rd, London, NW8 8QN, United Kingdom
Cricket groundSights & LandmarksSports activity locationArenas & StadiumsSports ComplexesSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by traveltriangle.com
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"If you are not planning for this museum in London, you are missing something badly. Marylebone Cricket Club or MCC museum is within the eminent Lord’s Cricket Ground, featuring impressive collections of objects related to history and evolution of cricket as a sport. This is one of the oldest sporting museums in London and also worldwide."

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Chingford

Willows Activity Farm
Willows Activity Farm
4.5 (1076 ratings)4 (678 ratings)
Attraction with farmyard animals, adventure play, funfair rides, tractor rides and indoor softplay.
Coursers Rd, St Albans, AL4 0PF, United Kingdom
FarmSights & Landmarks
Treatz Dessert Parlour Wembley
Treatz Dessert Parlour Wembley
3.8 (283 ratings)
Designer Outlet, Unit 5a London, Wembley Park Blvd, Wembley HA9 0TG, United Kingdom
Dessert restaurantCake shopCoffee shopCupcake shopSweets and dessert buffetDessert shopIce cream shopPancake restaurant
The View Tube
The View Tube
4.5 (315 ratings)4.5 (56 ratings)
Coffeeshop with views of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, plus community arts venue and bike hire.
The Greenway, Marshgate Ln, E15 2PJ, United Kingdom
CafeSights & LandmarksObservation Decks & Towers

Best Fast Food Restaurants in Chingford

Tommi's Burger Joint
Tommi's Burger Joint
4.4 (1108 ratings)
Icelandic mogul's fairy-lit 30-seat diner with a relaxed vibe and a pared-back burger selection.
30 Thayer St, London, W1U 2QP, United Kingdom
Hamburger restaurantAmerican restaurantFast food restaurant
Mentioned by Deliveroo Foodscene
The Best American Diners in London
"A post shared by Tommi's Burger Joint (@burgerjointuk) on May 12, 2017 at 8:16am PDT. There's nothing refined about Tommi's Burger Joint, but when it comes to burgers, refined is overrated. They started out as a pop-up, but quickly found a permanent home in Marylebone."
MEATliquor Covent Garden
MEATliquor Covent Garden
4.3 (841 ratings)
Quirkily named burgers and hot dogs plus Southern-style sides and whisky milkshakes. Few seats.
Jubilee Market Hall, The Deck, Tavistock St, London WC2E 8BE, United Kingdom
DinerBarFast food restaurantHamburger restaurantTakeout Restaurant
Mentioned by Halal Food Diary
Biggest list of Halal Fine Dining restaurants in London!
"Cuisine: SteakhouseHalal Options: Separate Halal menu with various Halal meatsAddress: Ariel Way, White City, London W12 7GAWebsite: https://www.themeatco.com/westfield-londonNearest Tube Stop: Shepherds Bush"
Butchies Shoreditch
Butchies Shoreditch
4.3 (594 ratings)
New York-inspired fried chicken sandwich specialist in a buzzy, casual space with counter service.
22 Rivington St, London, EC2A 3DY, United Kingdom
Chicken shopChicken restaurantChicken wings restaurantFast food restaurantFried chicken takeaway

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Chingford

Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark
4.5 (15259 ratings)4.5 (2827 ratings)
Museum arranged around the eponymous ship that used to speed tea from Asia to Victorian Britain.
King William Walk, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Maritime museumSights & LandmarksEvent venueHistorical landmarkMuseumHistoric SitesShipsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in London
"This sleek, romantic clipper was built in 1869, one among a vast fleet of tall-masted wooden ships that plied the oceanic highways of…"
Savile Row
Savile Row
4.2 (20 ratings)4 (79 ratings)
18th century Palladian style Mayfair street, high-end tailoring center & former Beatles studio site.
London, UK
Notable streetSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
St Paul’s Church Covent Garden
St Paul’s Church Covent Garden
4.5 (450 ratings)4.5 (137 ratings)
'Actors' church' with memorial plaques and peaceful churchyard, backs onto Covent Garden piazza.
Bedford St, London, WC2E 9ED, United Kingdom
Anglican churchSights & LandmarksChurchSacred & Religious SitesHistoric SitesChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Delve Into Europe
17 Beautiful Churches in London
"St Paul’s Church Covent Garden was the first new church in London to be built since the Reformation almost a century before. It was designed and built by Inigo Jones, the architect also responsible for other famous London buildings at Banqueting House, Whitehall and Queens House, Greenwich. It was built between 1631 and 1633 along with the new Covent Garden Piazza, the first formal square in England."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
20 best free things to do in London
"Not to be confused with St Paul's Cathedral (a big attraction that comes with a ticket price), this church on the western flank of Covent Garden Piazza is also known as the Actor’s Church. The first Punch and Judy show took place here in 1662, and there are memorials to Charlie Chaplin and Vivien Leigh."

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