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If you've got young ones in tow, the Valentines Mansion and Gardens is just a 12-minute drive from the hotel. Imagine life in a Victorian kitchen or a Georgian-period bedchamber. You can dress up in Victorian costumes for a family portrait or just relax on a boat ride in the lake. Have a snack at the Gardener's Cottage Café, or if it's a sunny day, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the gardens.

The elegant William Morris Gallery is a 20-minute walk from the hotel, set in a 1740s Georgian house nestled in a lush park. You can enjoy the artwork while young ones create their own art with interactive exhibits. Afterwards, feed the geese in the park moat or stroll through the flower gardens. If you're feeling hungry, nibble on sandwiches and scones at the high tea service.

It's an 18-mile drive to Buckingham Palace to witness the "Changing of the Guard" as regiments change shifts. At the nearby 11th-century Tower of London, you can view the Traitor's Gate where doomed prisoners entered the grounds, and gaze in awe at the glittering Crown Jewels. Costumed Yeoman Warders ("beefeaters") hurtle you back in time with tales of torture and imprisonment.

Need to get to central London in a flash? Take a three-minute stroll to the Walthamstow Stadium bus station and hop on the 97, 215 or 357 bus towards Walthamstow Central. From there you can connect with the Walthamstow Central Tube station which is on the Victoria Line. This will get you to London city centre in about 25 minutes. Buying a day pass at the station is a wallet-friendly option.

• Chingford Golf Club - 5.9 km
• Gilwell Park, home to the Scout Movement - 7.9 km
• Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge - 6.5 km
• Connaught Water - 7.4 km
• Tower of London - 24.3 km
• Coca-Cola London Eye - 18.6 km
• Madame Tussauds - 16.6 km
• London Zoo - 14.7 km
• Sea Life London Aquarium - 18.6 km
• Buckingham Palace - 19.7 km
• Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - 10 km
• Tottenham Hotspur New Stadium - 5.8 km
• Westfield Stratford City shopping centre - 11.2 km