On the northern edge of London, Enfield’s highlight is the elegant Forty Hall, a Jacobean manor house set in extensive gardens perfect for a summer afternoon. Transport enthusiasts shouldn’t miss Whitewebbs Museum, and there’s also a community-museum exploring Enfield’s history and identity.
In 2026, Enfield is set to get a new blockbuster addition – Trent Park House of Secrets. A country estate, Trent Park House was used during the Second World War as a (pretty luxury) prison for senior German officers – and by eavesdropping in on the prisoners, it doubles as an intelligence gathering site. The new museum is set to open in Spring 2026.
Explore all museums in Enfield below. You’ll also find museums in nearby boroughs further down the page.
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Forty Hall & Estate
A 17th century manor house with extensive gardens, exhibitions about the house's history and a farm. Within the grounds is... -
Museum of Enfield (Dugdale Arts Centre)
A community museum with exhibitions and stories showcasing Enfields history and identity, located in the Dugdale Arts Centre, a cultural... -
Whitewebbs Museum of Transport
A transport museum housed in a Victorian pumping station. Home to an impressive collection of historic vehicles (vintage cars, fire...
Museums near Enfield
A little further West from Enfield is the huge, free Royal Air Force Museum London. To the South of Enfield you’ll find a handful of museums celebrating the area’s industrial heritage, including the Markfield Beam Engine & Museum and the Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum.
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