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London

Sydenham Woods - a folly. A Victorian folly, once a feature of one of the large houses that used to line Sydenham Hill, SE26. Now in the London Wildlife Trust's Sydenham Hill Woods.
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Sydenham Woods - a folly. A Victorian folly, once a feature of one of the large houses that used to line Sydenham Hill, SE26. Now in the London Wildlife Trust's Sydenham Hill Woods.
Photo by Brian Whittle (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Kingswood House was re-built much as it is today by John Lawson Johnson in the late 1800s, and became known as Bovril Castle. Johnson, a butcher by trade, invented Bovril. The House became the nucleus of the Kingswood Estate in 1956. It is now a grade 2 listed mansion known as Kingswood House, but is affectionately called ‘The Castle’. It contains a library, function rooms, offices, and rooms for community events. The top of the ubiquitous Crystal Palace TV Transmitter can be seen behind.
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Kingswood Estate and Kingswood House. Kingswood House was re-built much as it is today by John Lawson Johnson in the late 1800s, and became known as Bovril Castle. Johnson, a butcher by trade, invented Bovril. In 1919 Sir William Vestey was granted an 80 year lease on the House and when he was made a Lord in 1922 he took the title Baron Vestey of Kingswood. The House became the nucleus of the Kingswood Estate in 1956. It is now a grade 2 listed mansion known as Kingswood House, but is affectionately called ‘The Castle’. It contains a library, function rooms, offices, and rooms for community events.
Photo by Marathon (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Kingswood House was re-built much as it is today by John Lawson Johnson in the late 1800s, and became known as Bovril Castle. Johnson, a butcher by trade, invented Bovril. In 1919 Sir William Vestey was granted an 80 year lease on the House and when he was made a Lord in 1922 he took the title Baron Vestey of Kingswood. The House became the nucleus of the Kingswood Estate in 1956. It is now a grade 2 listed mansion known as Kingswood House, but is affectionately called ‘The Castle’. It contains a library, function rooms, offices, and rooms for community events. The ubiquitous Crystal Palace TV Transmitter can be seen behind.
Photo by Marathon (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Popular places to visit

Hyde Park showing a city, a garden and a pond

Hyde Park

Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.

Hyde Park
Big Ben featuring a city, heritage architecture and a monument

Big Ben

One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.

Big Ben
O2 Arena featuring modern architecture

O2 Arena

Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.

O2 Arena
Buckingham Palace which includes a castle, a city and heritage architecture

Buckingham Palace

Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.

Buckingham Palace
London Bridge showing a city

London Bridge

Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years.

London Bridge
Tower Bridge showing a bridge, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Tower Bridge

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

Tower Bridge

Things to do

Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

Rp807.132
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
London Eye Entry Ticket

London Eye Entry Ticket

Rp649.313
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
London Eye Entry Ticket
Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

Rp1.149.824
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
Shrek's Adventure Tickets

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

Rp552.367
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from Central London

Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter from Central London

Rp1.892.701
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter from Central London
London: Kew Gardens Admission Ticket

London: Kew Gardens Admission Ticket

Rp315.638
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
London: Kew Gardens Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in College

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is Rp1.947.342 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.947.342
Rp2.336.811 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,190 reviews)
Clean room, early check in available for an additional fee, great staff.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is Rp1.499.144 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.499.144
Rp1.798.973 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,472 reviews)
Clean room, great shower, good cafe in the basement, fabulous location, friendly staff.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is Rp1.808.246 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp1.808.246
Rp2.169.895 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,004 reviews)
Clean room, and good bath and shower

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Royal National Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is Rp2.644.753 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp2.644.753
Rp3.173.703 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,867 reviews)
Not sure the ac was working

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is Rp3.187.612 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp3.187.612
Rp3.825.134 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,447 reviews)
Lovely staff. Big room and very comfortable.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
The Royal Horseguards, London

The Royal Horseguards, London

4 out of 5
2 Whitehall Court London England
The price is Rp3.129.655 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
Rp3.129.655
Rp3.755.586 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,062 reviews)
The hotel is beautiful. Staff were very helpful. We throughly enjoyed the breakfast.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

The Royal Horseguards, London
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Other neighbourhoods around College

An iconic view of Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament over Westminster Bridge, London, UK

Westminster

While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.

Westminster
London showing a bridge, a city and heritage architecture

Waterloo

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.

Waterloo
Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture

City of Westminster

4.5/5(2,564 area reviews)

Big Ben and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

City of Westminster
Canary Wharf showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Canary Wharf

4/5(517 area reviews)

Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of London Docklands and Thames River. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.

Canary Wharf
Chelsea featuring heritage architecture

Chelsea

4.5/5(132 area reviews)

Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Sloane Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.

Chelsea
Carnaby Street featuring a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

London City Centre

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

London City Centre

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