Things to do in Stanmore

Activities, attractions and tours

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1. Hyde Park

Hyde Park is one of London’s largest and most well-known parks. The park connects with Kensington Gardens and the two combined cover 630 acres (253 hectares). Together they form the centrepiece of a network of parks known as “London’s Green Lung.” Once the private hunting grounds of King Henry VIII, today the park is filled with heritage sites, monuments and events to attend all year-round.
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Hyde Park which includes a pond, a park and a city

2. Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus owes its peculiar name to a certain Roger Baker, a tailor famous for making piccadills, the frilled collars fashionable in the 17th century. The word “circus” refers to the circular motion of the traffic, which whisks around beneath the statue of the Greek god Anteros. Today, the name conjures images of flashing lights, entertainment and the exuberance of a city very much on the move. The area has become a must-see spectacle, attracting both locals and tourists throughout the day and night.
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Piccadilly Circus featuring street scenes, signage and heritage architecture

3. Buckingham Palace

The official home of British royalty since 1837, Buckingham Palace is the epicentre of Britain’s constitutional monarchy. It’s walls have witnessed innumerable state decrees, lavish banquets and foreign dignitary receptions.
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Buckingham Palace showing heritage architecture, a castle and a city

4. O2 Arena

The O2 Arena is an award-winning complex that hosts many types of events, such as sports and music. It has a seating capacity of about 20,000 and has held the title as the busiest arena in the world with more than 2 million ticket sales in a calendar year. It was designed with excellent acoustics to prevent echoing.
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O2 Arena showing modern architecture

5. Tower Bridge

For London locals, Tower Bridge is a vital part of the city’s infrastructure, ushering 40,000 vehicles safely across the Thames daily. However, for many visitors, the sight of the dual Gothic towers rising above the skyline is a must-see.
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Tower Bridge showing heritage architecture, a bridge and night scenes

6. London Eye

The 360-degree view from the top of the London Eye is a spectacular way to orientate yourself in London. Below, the River Thames meanders through the teeming metropolis, and on a clear day the views stretch to Windsor Castle, almost 25 miles (40 kilometres) away.
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London Eye which includes night scenes, a skyscraper and a city

7. Tower of London

The Tower of London is among Britain’s top tourist attractions. Although it’s mainly known as a place of imprisonment and execution, this remarkable building has also served as palace, mint, archive, armory, barracks and royal menagerie over the years. See the legendary crown jewels and learn about the tower’s often brutal history.
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Tower of London which includes heritage elements and a castle

What to do in Stanmore


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Areas of Stanmore

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Canons

2/5(1 area review)

When in Canons and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Hive Stadium or Wembley Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stanmore Station or Stanmore Station.

Canons

Queensbury

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Queensbury, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hive Stadium and Northwick Park.

Queensbury

Belmont

Though Belmont may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hive Stadium and Wembley Stadium.

Belmont