Downe Travel Guide
London
Popular places to visit
Down House
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Down House during your trip to Orpington. Discover the top-notch restaurants 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
Wembley Stadium is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Wembley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Buckingham Palace
Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.
Piccadilly Circus
Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.
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.
Things to do
Royal Observatory Planetarium Show
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich
Private Day Tour to Chartwell, Home of Sir Winston Churchill
London Amphibious Adventure - Private Full-Day Boat and Land Tour
Chartwell House Retreat from London Private Day Tour
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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 Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Museum of London Docklands. 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.
- Hyde Park
- Buckingham Palace
- Piccadilly Circus
- O2 Arena
- Tower Bridge
- London Eye
- Big Ben
- Tower of London
- London Bridge
- Trafalgar Square
- The British Museum
- Leicester Square
- Oxford Street
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Marble Arch
- Kensington High Street
- The Shard
- Liverpool Street
- Finsbury Park
- Hampton Court Palace
- Westfield Stratford City
- Royal Albert Hall
- Natural History Museum
- Covent Garden Market
- Alexandra Palace