Libraries, arts, parks, and leisure

Find your local library and join for free. Browse, renew or reserve books, including e-books and audiobooks.

Waltham Forest is a hub of creativity, and was the first ever London Borough of Culture. Check out what's going on.

You can buy everything from vintage vinyl to fresh farm produce at our local markets.

We've invested in sports facilities and leisure centres across the borough to help our residents keep fit and healthy.

Discover our local community centres, what services and facilities they offer and how to book them.

We've got seven premier parks, a city farm and a range of smaller parks for the whole community to enjoy.

We've partnered with AccessAble to give you the most up to date guide to accessible spaces in our borough.

Find out how you might be able to have a Residents' Street Party if you live on a quiet residential road.

There are several war memorials/rolls of honour you can visit across the borough. Find out where they are.

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