Top Things to do in Greater London
Top Hotels in Greater London
- 1. Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3
- 2. Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
- 3. Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel
- 4. Premier Inn London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 hotel
- 5. Crowne Plaza London Heathrow T4, an IHG Hotel
- 6. ibis London Heathrow Airport Hotel
- 7. The Stratford Hotel
- 8. Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Premier Inn London Heathrow Airport T2 & T3 (Bath Road) hotel
- 10. Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 hotel
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Things to do in Greater London, England: The Best Architectural Buildings
Discover the best top things to do in Greater London, United Kingdom including Kings Observatory, Hall Place and Gardens, Orleans House Gallery, Strawberry Hill House & Garden, Eastbury Manor House, St Mary's Church, Kew Palace, Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare, The Great Barn, St Michael’s Church.
Restaurants in Greater London
1. Kings Observatory
2. Hall Place and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 412 reviews
Always special, always different. Located on the banks of the River Cray, Hall Place was once the country residence of Sir John Champneys a wealthy Tudor Merchant. Today you can explore the 500 -year-old house and it's award winning gardens, bring a picnic or relax at the Riverside Cafe. Exciting exhibitions and events make us the perfect destination for all the family. With extra attractions from our onsite partners All About Owls - Jambs Owls, or Bexley Butterfly House & Plant Centre you will be spoilt for choice. We can also cater for Weddings, conferences and unique events.
Reviewed By steedr2018
The gardens and house are very and refreshing to walk around in the summer months. The hot house was nice with turtles in the pool and gardens very well kept.
3. Orleans House Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Stroll along a peaceful riverside road into secluded woodland gardens, to find a stunning 18th century interior design - and the principal art gallery for the borough of Richmond upon Thames. Orleans House has a rich and vibrant history, from the baroque Octagon room, which was designed by renowned architect James Gibbs, to a main gallery which hosts five temporary exhibitions each year - ranging from the historical to the contemporary.
Reviewed By futtock21 - London, United Kingdom
If anything it’s even better after lockdown. The last time I visited the gallery at least eighteen months ago it felt a little unloved. It has since been beautifully refurbished adding a ground floor entrance lobby and a research room on the second floor with displays of objects associated with the 19th century explorer Sir Richard Burton. There’s nothing like a lick of white paint and the cleaning of the parquet flooring to liven up the ground floor gallery and first floor balcony where there is currently an exhibition of contemporary paintings and sculpture inspired by works in the Borough’s collection. The one-way system allows visitors to pass through the splendid Octagon Room a:deservedly popular venue for wedding receptions as well as visit the adjoining Stables Gallery (and cafe with outdoor seating) currently exhibiting works curated by Richmond Borough Mind around the subject of mental health.
4. Strawberry Hill House & Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 450 reviews
Discover Strawberry Hill House, Horace Walpole’s magnificent 18th century ’little gothic castle’. Set back from the River Thames in Twickenham, it has captivated visitors for over 250 years. This enchanting House & Garden inspired Walpole to write the first ever gothic novel, ‘The Castle of Otranto’ and today, is internationally famous as Britain’s finest example of domestic Georgian Gothic revival architecture.
Reviewed By DGarethOwen - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This is a fascinating house to visit with its unusual neo-gothic features which must be some of the earliest u its kindi in England (it prefigured the 19th century gothic revival). Unfortunately many of the original artworks were sold off in 1984. However about 150 items were returned for display in their original positions in the house for an exhibition between Oct 18 to feb 19. There is an excellent free app giving a virtual tour of this exhibition (lost treasures of strawberry hill house). There were volunteers in each room which gave excellent explanations of the major features of interest. Note that there is a 50% entrance fee reduction for National Trust members and other similar organisations. I particularly enjoyed the magnificent gallery (see photo).
5. Eastbury Manor House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Set in tranquil gardens this Elizabethan house, in an unusual setting, is an unexpected treasure in the heart of Barking. Discover the extraordinary history of the house spanning more than 450 years. Today Eastbury continues to house a wide range of education, arts, heritage and community activities.
Reviewed By SandrasAmazinTravels - Kent, United Kingdom
Wonderful manor house 10 minutes walk from Upney underground station on the district line. Enjoyed David's enjoyable and fascinating guided tour of about 1 1/2 hours. So much history to absorb and fantastic original architecture to view. Great little cafe serving freshly made food, cakes and light lunches.
6. St Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
St Mary's Church was built in 1935, designed by the famous architect Cachemaille-Day. It is a listed building with many original features. As well as being an interesting building, it is a worship centre where the church community seek to Make Jesus Known in our area.
7. Kew Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
Experience the intimate Kew Palace, home of George lll and Queen Charlotte. Explore Queen Charlotte’s Cottage, a rustic country retreat in the grounds of the palace and admire the spectacular view from the Great Pagoda. Kew reflects the personal and domestic life of Georgian kings and queens for much of the 18th century. Today the interior of this tiny atmospheric palace tells the powerful story of George lll, his mental illness and the members of his family who lived and died there.
Reviewed By BigHugh51 - Adelaide, Australia
While visiting the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew for the first time, we were surprise to find Kew Palace within the grounds of the botanic gardens. There is no extra charge to enter the palace once you are within the botanic gardens. However, there are strategically positioned donation boxes within the palace building with signs requesting donations to assist with the upkeep of the palace. The palace building is quite small compared to other British royal palaces we have visited. It is more like a large country house in style, rather than a royal palace. All of the floors of the palace are open to the public and they are accessed by a narrow central staircase. The rooms have nice displays with appropriate period furniture. Information plaques are displayed in each of the rooms providing an insight into royal life within the palace. There are lovely views of the palaces ornate formal garden located to the rear of the palace, available from the upper floors of the palace building. The palace’s kitchen is located in a nearby out-building and it is also open to the public. For us, the Kew Palace was an unexpected gem during our visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. It is one on the “must-see” attractions within the grounds of the botanic gardens!
8. Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
9. The Great Barn
10. St Michael’s Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Grigeli - Zurich, Switzerland
A lovely place where you can find calmness in a noisy city. Sometimes you can listen to organ recitals on Wednesday, you may check the website of the Church. The organ is quite beautiful.
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