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.
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 P9,874 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
P9,874
P11,849 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (4,950 reviews)
Small room but clean and very serviceable. Staff very pleasant. Gym a decent size and well equipped. Add in a great location and very much worth it. One small gripe was elevators were a bit slow (many rooms, few elevators) but overall a great stay.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 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 P8,055 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P8,055
P9,666 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (9,405 reviews)
This hotel is in a great location right by Tower Bridge and nearby to Tower Hill tube station for getting around London. Lots of restaurants, cafes and bars nearby and the hotel bar and restaurant is also really good. We had a nice room overlooking Canary Wharf and the river. Room was clean and bed ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The Drey

The Drey

2 out of 5
1 Barkston Gardens London England
Fully refundable
The price is P5,954 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
P5,954
P7,145 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Marble Arch are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (98 reviews)
Clean updated rooms. Fabulous bed and hot shower. Staff very attentive. Elizabeth in particular. Location super cute. Tucked away but within 10 minute walk of locals. Woke to birds chirping and singing in courtyard. Live like a local. Local grocery 3 min walk. Starbucks just as close. Even a Burger ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

The Drey
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is P6,756 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P6,756
P8,107 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,059 reviews)
Very clean room and hotel . Breakfast was lovely and staff all seemed helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Royal National Hotel
Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel

5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street London England
The price is P11,927 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P11,927
P14,313 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,860 reviews)
The staff was incredible, we will definitely be back!

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Royal Garden Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is P5,847 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P5,847
P7,016 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,557 reviews)
Great location but very quiet inside. Rooms very clean.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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Other neighbourhoods around Shirley

Canary Wharf which includes central business district, a city and a river or creek

Canary Wharf

4/5(2 area reviews)

Museum of London Docklands and Billingsgate Market are top sights in Canary Wharf, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

Canary Wharf
An iconic view of Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament over Westminster Bridge, London, UK

Westminster

While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.

Westminster
Admiralty Arch featuring heritage architecture

City of Westminster

5/5(4 area reviews)

Big Ben and Piccadilly Circus are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops, and acclaimed art galleries.

City of Westminster
London showing boating, a bridge and heritage architecture

Waterloo

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.

Waterloo
Chelsea showing heritage architecture

Chelsea

Museums, theaters, and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.

Chelsea
The City of London showing a high rise building, a river or creek and a sunset

The City of London

4/5(1 area review)

The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and London Guildhall. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.

The City of London


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