Location: Upminster
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Top 5 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Upminster, England
Upminster is a suburban town in east London, England, and part of the London Borough of Havering. Located 16.5 miles (26.6 km) east-northeast of Charing Cross, it is one of the locally important district centres identified in the London Plan, and comprises a number of shopping streets and a large residential area. Historically in Essex, Upminster was originally a rural village and formed an ancient parish. Although peripheral to London, the town has good transport links; it was first connected to central London by rail in 1885 and has a terminal station on the London Underground network. The economic history of Upminster is characterised by a shift from farming to garden suburb. As part of the suburban growth of London in the 20th century, Upminster significantly expanded and increased in population, becoming part of Hornchurch Urban District in 1934, and has formed part of Greater London since 1965.
Restaurants in Upminster
1. Cely Woods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 644guyw - Upminster, United Kingdom
Lovely place to walk and great for walking dogs. Good, well maintained paths. Can go over a crossing to get to Belhus Woods
