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A small park just off Brighton Road, at the north end of Purley. Photo taken August 2008. Owner: London Borough of Croydon.
A small park just off Brighton Road, at the north end of Purley. Photo taken August 2008. Owner: London Borough of Croydon.
Village Green, Woodcote: A rustic view, but still within the London Borough of Croydon. Woodcote is a posh suburb laid out by William Webb in 1901-20. Very large houses, though not particularly architecturally distinguished. Webb's idea was that gardens be designed first as "...the house is but the complement of the garden..."
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St Mark's parish church, Church Road, Woodcote, south London (formerly Surrey), seen from the west
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Rotary Field, Purley The field is open to the public, and is used as a fairground periodically, and also for firework displays. The course of the primitive Croydon, Merstham and Godstone Railway, a public horse-drawn railway, crosses the field about half-way up, (where the line of trees is seen).
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is ￥19,856 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
￥19,856
￥23,828 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
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! (9,297 reviews)
Nice hotel, with clean rooms and great views. Great location.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 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 ￥18,067 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
￥18,067
￥21,680 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,017 reviews)
The room was really clean, we had trouble with the heating which was sorted. Breakfast there was plenty of choice and more then one station to get the breakfast items from so you didn't que for long.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Royal National Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is ￥24,820 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
￥24,820
￥29,784 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (4,918 reviews)
We had a lovely stay at The Strand Palace. The hotel is in a fabulous location very close to Covent Garden, the theatre district and many other attractions. The room was to a high standard. The bed was comfy. The amenities were great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfast ...

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
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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 WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (605 reviews)
Modern Facility, Friendly Staff. Fantastic Location

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (796 reviews)
Staff are always great, perfect location when I need to stay in town

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Rockwell East
Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
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8.4/10 Very Good! (3,759 reviews)
Perfect location, cozy, clean and quiet room. Professional staff. Excellent experience. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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