Shirley

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Millers Pond, Shirley, Croydon. An ornamental pond in a small park, Millers Pond was one of three ponds near a house called Spring Park which was also the name of the surrounding estate. Access from Shirley Way, Farm Lane and Worcester Close.
Early December in a suburban garden. My own back garden. It's a fairly large 1930s semi. The speculative builders simply bought a field, ran a road down the middle, and built houses either side. The gardens terminated at the edge of the field, which at this point coincided with a minor stream, the Chaffinch (now below ground). It also meant that they were pretty long, as well as wide - since the houses had garages and side entrances at the side. The oak trees would have been little more than saplings when the house was built. The tree on the left will soon lose its leaves, but the leaves of the tree on the right will stay until pushed off by the spring's new growth. The animal track in the lawn (centre right, leading towards the pampas grass) is part of the local foxes' regular route in search of scraps.

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Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is ¥23,940 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
¥23,940
¥28,728 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,995 reviews)
Absolutely fantastic stay! The staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. When we arrived, the receptionist kindly offered my partner and me a complimentary drink at the bar to celebrate our anniversary, which was a lovely touch. Throughout our stay, the doormen and lobby staff were consistently ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is ¥21,971 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
¥21,971
¥26,365 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,574 reviews)
Room good but view from window looked straight into another rooms straight at bed

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is ¥33,712 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
¥33,712
¥40,454 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
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Book a 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,553 reviews)
Beautiful hotel. Very well kept. Ideal location Tried to book swimming as soon as we arrived. No space until 2:30pm the NEXT day

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is ¥15,969 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
¥15,969
¥19,163 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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7.6/10 Good! (5,625 reviews)
The hotel is in a great location and the staff are friendly and helpful. My gripe was with the shower in our room. The water wouldn’t drain quickly so if you showered more then a minute the bathroom would flood. There was no tub just a small glass wall between the shower and the toilet and sink. ...

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel

5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street London England
The price is ¥38,158 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
¥38,158
¥45,789 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,858 reviews)
Lovely hotel in a perfect location for exploring London. Good sized, airy rooms with lovely views. Very nice breakfast. Rrally good value via Expedia!

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Royal Garden Hotel
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4 out of 5
Scarsdale Place London England
The price is ¥13,116 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
¥13,116
¥15,739 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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Canary Wharf featuring city views, a bridge and a river or creek

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4/5(171 area reviews)

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4.5/5(4,619 area reviews)

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Waterloo

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

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4.5/5(193 area reviews)

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The City of London which includes a skyscraper, heritage architecture and a sunset

The City of London

4.5/5(818 area reviews)

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