Orpington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
Photo by Ian Capper (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Beechen Wood Footpath. The dead tree on the left of the footpath seems to be a favourite spot with the local woodpecker population in Beechen Wood.
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is NZ$282 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$282
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (9,520 reviews)
Internet signal was strong; no issues connecting. The room was very clean and the view was spectacular.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$298 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$298
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (5,006 reviews)
The room was very small, double bed pushed against the wall. Meant climbing over the bed to get in and for over £200 a night not acceptable 😡

Reviewed on 16 Mar 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 NZ$390 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
NZ$390
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,519 reviews)
Everything was exceptional.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
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Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (645 reviews)
There was no coffee supplied in our room from day 1. I asked each day for both the tea, coffee and milk to be replenished. The milk was restocked on my first request, but no coffee. I requested coffee again, plus extra milk, but neither were restocked. This was the only thing that let this property ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Numa London Chelsea Green

Numa London Chelsea Green

4 out of 5
35 Ixworth Pl London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and premium bedding. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (37 reviews)
Everything is awesome

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Numa London Chelsea Green
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! (810 reviews)
Honestly a very large room for London. Not much of a view from my room but a good trade off as it made the room very quiet at night. Having access to a small kitchen was really nice. 24/7 front desk and they were all really friendly

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Rockwell East
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Popular places to visit

Hyde Park which includes a garden, a city 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
Buckingham Palace featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and a city

Buckingham Palace

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

Buckingham Palace
O2 Arena which includes modern architecture

O2 Arena

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
Tower Bridge showing night scenes, a bridge and a river or creek

Tower Bridge

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
Piccadilly Circus showing heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Piccadilly Circus

Soak up the buzzing atmosphere of Piccadilly Circus, right at the heart of London’s most exciting entertainment district.

Piccadilly Circus
Big Ben which includes heritage architecture, a monument and a city

Big Ben

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

Big Ben

Activities

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets

NZ$72
per traveller
78% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets
London Eye + River Cruise Experience Tickets

London Eye Experience & River Cruise Tickets

NZ$104
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
London Eye Experience & River Cruise Tickets
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

NZ$258
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub

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

NZ$181
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Optional Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

NZ$52
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Best of London Tour with London Eye & Thames Cruise

Best of London: Tower of London, Cruise, St. Paul's & London-Eye upgrade

NZ$233
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Best of London: Tower of London, Cruise, St. Paul's & London-Eye upgrade
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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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