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A small park just off Brighton Road, at the north end of Purley. Photo taken August 2008. Owner: London Borough of Croydon.
A small park just off Brighton Road, at the north end of Purley. Photo taken August 2008. Owner: London Borough of Croydon.
Village Green, Woodcote: A rustic view, but still within the London Borough of Croydon. Woodcote is a posh suburb laid out by William Webb in 1901-20. Very large houses, though not particularly architecturally distinguished. Webb's idea was that gardens be designed first as "...the house is but the complement of the garden..."
Photo by Stephen Richards (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
St Mark's parish church, Church Road, Woodcote, south London (formerly Surrey), seen from the west
Photo by Peter Trimming (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Rotary Field, Purley The field is open to the public, and is used as a fairground periodically, and also for firework displays. The course of the primitive Croydon, Merstham and Godstone Railway, a public horse-drawn railway, crosses the field about half-way up, (where the line of trees is seen).
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is Rp1.927.647 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.927.647
Rp2.313.176 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 Rp1.483.982 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.483.982
Rp1.780.778 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 Rp1.789.958 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
Rp1.789.958
Rp2.147.949 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
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! (3,001 reviews)
Spacious room, great location and close to amenities

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Royal National Hotel
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Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

4 out of 5
94-99 High Holborn London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,232 reviews)
Room was good, shower unit was damaged by others so I report this to the hotel staff. Hotel staff were very good and the breakfast was very tasty.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London
Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,742 reviews)
The studio was really nice with plenty of facilities. Staff were great and it was just wonderful location. Thank you.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (785 reviews)
Clean room, rude staff, limited breakfast

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Rockwell East
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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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