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Banbury Reservoir

Free admission

Banbury Reservoir — reservoir in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, England, United Kingdom.

Banbury Reservoir, reservoirs & lochs in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station
Meridian Water · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Banbury Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.6047°, -0.0350°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Banbury Reservoir is located at Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. It is one of the storage reservoirs of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain in the Middle Lea Valley.

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Background

History

The reservoir was completed by and for the East London Waterworks Company in 1903, and was subsequently taken over by the newly formed Metropolitan Water Board in 1904. The reservoir is now owned by Thames Water.

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Coordinates
51.6047, -0.0350
Parish
Waltham Forest, unparished area
Postcode
E17 5SZ
Parliamentary constituency
Walthamstow
Nearest railway station
Meridian Water1.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Banbury Reservoir?
Banbury Reservoir is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.6047°, -0.0350°. The nearest railway station is Meridian Water, around 1.2 km away.
Is Banbury Reservoir free to visit?
Yes — admission to Banbury Reservoir is free.