Downe Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Down House
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Down House during your trip to Orpington. Discover the lively bars in this vibrant area or seek out the golf courses.
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.
Wembley Stadium
Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Piccadilly Circus
This bustling, energetic area of London has been likened to Times Square in the US. It's also the perfect place to start your London sightseeing adventure.
Buckingham Palace
This luxury residence of the oldest royal family in the world is still a national icon, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
Tower Bridge
A marvel of engineering, this iconic landmark has for centuries been at the forefront of London’s epic skyline.
Activities
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
Buckingham Palace Admission Tickets
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Downe Hotel Deals
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
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Strand Palace Hotel
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Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
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Sea Containers London
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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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Park Plaza London Riverbank
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Other neighbourhoods around Downe
Canary Wharf
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.
Waterloo
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.
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.
City of Westminster
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.
The City of London
The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and London Guildhall. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.
Chelsea
Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.
- Down House
- Hyde Park
- Piccadilly Circus
- Buckingham Palace
- Tower Bridge
- O2 Arena
- Big Ben
- London Eye
- Trafalgar Square
- London Bridge
- Tower of London
- The British Museum
- Oxford Street
- Leicester Square
- Marble Arch
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Kensington High Street
- The Shard
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Westminster Abbey
- Hampton Court Palace
- Finsbury Park
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Westfield Stratford City
- Royal Albert Hall
- Natural History Museum
- Covent Garden Market
- Westminster Bridge