Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Woodford Green is a town of 22,803 people in England, United Kingdom.
Why visit Woodford Green
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 164 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Odeon South Woodford, Anti-Air War Memorial, 491 Gallery and Ainslie Wood.
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About Woodford Green
Woodford Green is an affluent area of Woodford in East London, England, within the London Borough of Redbridge. It adjoins Buckhurst Hill to the north, Woodford Bridge to the east, South Woodford to the south, and Chingford to the west. Epping Forest runs through Woodford Green in the west of the area, 9.4 miles (15.1 km) north-east of Charing Cross.
From the Wikipedia article Woodford Green (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Things to do2
Museums and landmarks22
Anti-Air War Memorial
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Memorial in Woodford Green, London
491 Gallery
Museum · 3.0 mi
Former gallery and social centre in London, England
Chingford War Memorial
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
War memorial in London
Dr Barnardo's Memorial
Monument and historic site · 3.1 mi
Memorial in London
Vestry House Museum
Museum · 2.3 mi
Museum in Walthamstow, London, United Kingdom
William Morris Gallery
Museum · 2.3 mi
Museum in Walthamstow, London, United Kingdom
Heritage and Communities Trust
Museum · 3.4 mi
Museum in London, England
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Parks, trails and playgrounds22
Roding Valley Meadows
Park · 2.2 mi
Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve
Valentines Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in the London Borough of Redbridge, UK
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes164
Yaz Restaurant
Restaurant · Kebab, Turkish, Barbecue, Bar And Grill · 1.1 mi
7 Signal Walk, London
08:00-00:00
Temple
Restaurant · Indian · 0.5 mi
Jubilee Parade, Woodford Green
Mo-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-23:30; Su 13:00-22:00
Costa
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
5 The Broadway, Woodford Green
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Mr Todiwalla's Petiscos
Restaurant · Indian, Portuguese · 1.4 mi
75 Queen's Road, Buckhurst Hill
We-Sa 18:00-23:00
152 more on the map.
Notable people from Woodford Green
Richard J. EvansBritish historian (born 1947)Photo: Edwardx, CC BY-SA 4.0
Richard PankhurstBritish-Ethiopian scholar (1927–2017)Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
Brian HawBritish peace activist (1949–2011)Photo: Southbanksteve from London, UK, CC BY 2.0
Paul S. Farmermusic educatorPhoto: Paul S. Farmer, CC BY-SA 3.0- Christine TrumanEnglish tennis player
- Louisa MartindaleEnglish suffragist
- Brian Bellecricketer (1914-2007)
- Alwyne Cooper WheelerBritish ichthyologist (1929-2005)
- Katharine Emma Maltwoodartist and author (1878-1961)
- Ernest Teddercricketer (1915-1972)
- Nicholas Vere-Hodgecricketer (1912-2005)
- Muriel Spurgeon CarderTheologian, educator
Born in Woodford Green, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay4
Best Western Plus Epping Forest
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
30 Oak Hill, Woodford Green
Churches and places of worship51
All Saints Church of England Highams Park
Church · Anglican · 0.9 mi
Castle Avenue, London
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging9
South Woodford Community Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Hub.
EV charging · 1.1 mi
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Trinity Catholic High School (Upper Site)
School · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
Mornington Road, Woodford Green
Healthcare19
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Getting there and nearby towns
London City Airport (LCY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Walthamstow 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Tottenham 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Ilford 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Enfield Town 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Barking 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Wood Green 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Islington 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Archway 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Dagenham 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- London 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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- Woodford Green, The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 8, Johnston Road, Woodford Green, London, The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodford Green pump 2024-07-03, Matt Brown, CC BY 2.0
- Village pump in Woodford Green, The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pankhurst Memorial, 29 May 2011 (4), RolandR, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chingford War Memorial 07, Edwardx, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Memorial to Dr Barnardo, Matt Brown, CC BY 2.0
- God's Own Junkyard 10100775327306884, JRennocks, CC BY 4.0
- Thae Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum Building, Electrolux2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Morris Gallery-001, ProfDEH, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ainslie Wood 1, Dudley Miles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Linder's Field 1, Dudley Miles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Valentines Park, London Borough of Redbridge, IG1 (4163243333), Ewan Munro from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chingford United Reformed Church 05, Edwardx, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christ Church, Wanstead, The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of St Barnabas and St James the Greater, Uukgoblin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leytonstone church, secretlondon123, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St Mary the Virgin church, Wanstead - 2023-02-27, The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Braeside School from the air, Oak-Tree Group of Schools, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Catholic High School, Woodford Green, The wub, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Highams Park, The wub, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bancrofts School, User:JoannaScott, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buckhurst Hill War Memorial, The wub, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The George pub, South Woodford, The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Paul's Church, Woodford Bridge - 2022-07-31, The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odeon South Woodford, The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodford Green War Memorial, The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dover Rd, Aldersbrook, Andertpj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodford Fire Station, The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HMS Triton giving royal salute 1977, Barryladen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barry Laden receiving prize 1977, Template:Barryladen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- K6 Kiosk, Laura Di Milla, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lanehurst, Laura Di Milla, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Valentines Mansion, Gardener's Cottage, The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Cage - Vestry House Museum Vestry Rd Walthamstow London E17 9NH, Spudgun67, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roding Valley Meadows 2, Dudley Miles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brick sundial, Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford, The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, walthamcity, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, gness, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, rskedgell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, rskedgell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, rskedgell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, rskedgell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, wasd42, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, wasd42, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, wasd42, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, wasd42, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, gness, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, rskedgell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, wasd42, CC BY-SA 4.0
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