Harefield Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Grand Union Canal near South Harefield Taken from the London Loop/Colne Valley Trail footpath.
Photo by David Kemp (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
West Hyde The lake is a former gravel pit in the valley of the River Colne, now flooded and used for recreational purposes, such as sailing, fishing, and wildlife observation. A look at the 1940s Ordnance Survey map shows the land in the valley is undisturbed, so the gravel pits must have been excavated after the Second World War.
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Canal with houses on Jacks Lane View from towpath bridge over the spillway from the canal to the River Colne. The houses have a frontage onto Jacks Lane, and gardens with moorings on the canal.
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River Colne: Overspill weir from the Grand Union Canal. The Grand Union Canal is beyond the towpath footbridge on the red girder on the right. Water flows out of the canal, under the footbridge, and over the weir into the River Colne.
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Grand Union Canal in South Harefield. The vast and deserted expanse of the Widewater reach of the Grand Union Canal, downstream of 1109992, can be seen here. Taken on the last day of 2008, the canal had a layer of ice, about 5 millimetres thick, on its surface. In the very distance is the railway viaduct seen at closer quarters in 1110066.
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Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is AU$281 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$281
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,009 reviews)
Excellent choice near Covent Garden

Reviewed on 27 Mar 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 AU$188 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$188
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,590 reviews)
Hotel licated

Reviewed on 27 Mar 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 AU$368 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$368
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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 rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,557 reviews)
Yes, breakfast was great, we had it during all of our stay

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
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Numa London Chelsea Green

Numa London Chelsea Green

4 out of 5
35 Ixworth Pl London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and premium bedding. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
As described. Room was small but functional. Communication was good. Despite being “unmanned” there was really prompt onsite help when an issue arose. Good location. 5 minutes walk from tube

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Numa London Chelsea Green
Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (812 reviews)
Comfortable and clean. Great location

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Rockwell East
Native Bankside

Native Bankside

4 out of 5
1 and 2 Bear Gardens London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,263 reviews)
This was our second time at Native Bankside. We came back because we love the apartment feel and the location close to the Globe, the Burrough Markets and the Thames. Perfect base for exploring London.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Native Bankside
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Popular places to visit

Hyde Park which includes a garden, a city and a pond

Hyde Park

4.5/5(627 reviews)

Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.

Hyde Park
Tower Bridge showing night scenes, a bridge and a river or creek

Tower Bridge

4.5/5(484 reviews)

A marvel of engineering, this iconic landmark has for centuries been at the forefront of London’s epic skyline.

Tower Bridge
Piccadilly Circus showing heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Piccadilly Circus

4/5(540 reviews)

This bustling, energetic area of London has been likened to Times Square in the US. It's also the perfect place to start your London sightseeing adventure.

Piccadilly Circus
Buckingham Palace featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and a city

Buckingham Palace

4.5/5(520 reviews)

This luxury residence of the oldest royal family in the world is still a national icon, attracting thousands of visitors each year.

Buckingham Palace
The stadium in the sunset in london.; Shutterstock ID 2698953

Wembley Stadium

3.5/5(32 reviews)

Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Wembley Stadium
O2 Arena which includes modern architecture

O2 Arena

4/5(75 reviews)

Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames.

O2 Arena

Activities

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

AU$44
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
London Eye + River Cruise Experience Tickets

London Eye Experience & River Cruise Tickets

AU$87
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
London Eye Experience & River Cruise Tickets
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

AU$188
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

AU$30
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets
Fully guided Paris Day Trip with Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch

Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise

AU$501
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise
Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

AU$92
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
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Cities near Harefield

Still within London, this lido is perfect for families. Man made beach around a lake, with a water park for children to run around in, a miniature railway, a cafe and ice cream palour...and a pub the other side of the water. #LifeAtExpedia

Ruislip

Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes

London

Narrowboat leaving Uxbridge Lock

Uxbridge

Spotted these beautiful silk like poppies in my local park. Always in awe at the natural beauty to be found so close to home. #nature #natureatitsbest

Northwood