Orpington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of United Kingdom
Aerial view of United Kingdom
Charles Darwin's house. Worth checking out and walking around the gardens.
Panorama of Scadbury Manor in Scadbury Park, London Borough of Bromley.
Sandhurst Road. This is a slight exception to the roads in this part of Orpington, which are generally named after public schools, which Sandhurst is not, even if it is still an educational establishment. This lower section of the road has a different character from the upper section - see 1762684.
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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is NZ$255 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$255
8 Feb - 9 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! (9,211 reviews)
The room was clean, although a little tired in places. The concierge staff were wonderful, The cocktail bar is very pleasant but the staff not as friendly

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is NZ$226 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$226
22 Feb - 23 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! (3,009 reviews)
Very good value. Bedroom was Spartan but extremely clean. Very comfortable bed. The vast hotel has all the amenities you need for a good business trip. Staff are exceptionally pleasant. Recommended.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Royal National Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is NZ$176 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$176
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! (5,479 reviews)
Clean room, good shower, easy check-in and helpful staff

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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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! (2,233 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,744 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! (786 reviews)
Clean room, rude staff, limited breakfast

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Rockwell East
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Popular places to visit

Hyde Park which includes a garden, a city and a pond

Hyde Park

4.5/5(627 reviews)

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 which includes heritage architecture, a monument and a city

Big Ben

3.5/5(485 reviews)

Since first sounding in 1859, Big Ben has been one of the most treasured symbols of Britain.

Big Ben
O2 Arena which includes modern architecture

O2 Arena

4/5(75 reviews)

Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames.

O2 Arena
Buckingham Palace featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and a city

Buckingham Palace

4.5/5(518 reviews)

Explore the magnificent royal residence, home to Queen Elizabeth II.

Buckingham Palace
London Bridge showing a city

London Bridge

4.5/5(119 reviews)

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 night scenes, a bridge and a river or creek

Tower Bridge

4.5/5(483 reviews)

This world-famous landmark is at the heart of modern London life, and a testament to the city’s rich engineering and commercial history.

Tower Bridge

Activities

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour with Pub Lunch in Lacock

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub

NZ$186
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Luxury Coach

Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach

NZ$207
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

NZ$74
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Shrek's Adventure Tickets

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

NZ$57
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
sunset at Windsor Castle in London

Windsor Castle Admission Tickets

NZ$74
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle Admission Tickets
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour with Lunch Pack

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Guided Tour from London

NZ$186
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Guided Tour from London
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Cities near Orpington

London, England, UK - August 28, 2023: View of the pinnacled tower clock of St. George's Parish medieval Church against the sky in Beckenham village

Bromley

Bluewater Shopping Centre featuring a city and modern architecture

Dartford

Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes

London

Foots Cray Meadows. Just upstream of the 18th century Five Arches bridge the river Cray broadens into a lake. Originally part of the Footscray Palace estate the area is now a nature reserve. Nearest station: Albany Park.

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