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The parish church of St. Mary the Virgin, which was originally a Saxon minster, was partially rebuilt in 1869 but still contains some original features including a Norman arch at the entry to the tower and the chancel.
The ancient parish stocks and whipping post have been preserved and stand outside the church. The churchyard also contains a yew tree reputed to be over 1,600 years old.
However, the most significant change to the village came with the advent of World War II when White Waltham Airfield was established and became home to the Air Transport Auxiliary. The Air Transport Auxiliary was also headquartered at White Waltham throughout the Second World War and strong links remain between the village and the RAF to this day. The airfield is reputed to be the largest grass airfield in civilian use in Europe.
The war memorial is situated at the end of the cricket pitch. The cricket club play throughout the summer, with a very active junior section and charity matches between residents and neighbouring villages. The pitch is located opposite the renowned Beehive Pub.
The village also has a thriving primary school, White Waltham Academy, situated next to the local garage. Waltham Grove is the main open space and wildlife area, and the small Parish Hall is a popular venue for local events.
One and a half miles south east of White Waltham is the small hamlet of Paley Street. For many years in the 1990s it was home to a horse racing yard but more recently the focus has switched to polo.
