Waltham Forest Culture
London Borough of Waltham Forest successfully became the first ever Mayor of London’s Borough of Culture in 2019. It is home to an abundance of culture, creativity, and enterprise – including the award-winning William Morris Gallery, the internationally recognised nature reserve, Walthamstow Wetlands, grade II listed Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge and over 30% of woodland and parks, including parts of Epping Forest, the largest open space in London. Along with a wide range of ambitious arts, events, and experiences throughout the borough.
As a Destination borough, our ambition is for Waltham Forest to be recognised as the best place to live, work, study, visit and invest in London. Our cultural sites are a platform for local enterprises to thrive, celebrating the individuality of our residents and neighbourhoods.
Our cultural offer is world class, generating and creating tangible social and economic impact for our local neighbourhoods. We ensure we achieve all of this in a sustainable way by maximising our commercial opportunities and responding effectively to the climate emergency.
We continue to aim high and ensure that Waltham Forest continues to grow as a Destination borough, engaging residents, enabling creativity, celebrating our individuality, and utilising our resources to ensure viability, impact, and legacy - a place where diversity flourishes. By building on our rich heritage from across the borough, curating an exciting and engaging cultural offer and destinations programme, delivered by local creative enterprises.