Fairlop Travel Guide

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During the 18th century there was a tradition, that on the first Friday in July, a large number of East Enders would travel to Fairlop to eat a meal of bacon and beans beneath as well as partake in general celebrations beneath an ancient oak tree. By the 1750s it was estimated that over 100,000 people could be expected to attend. The original oak blew down in 1820 and the celebration declined, perhaps as a result of licensing laws. The New Fairlop Oak was planted in 1951 and sits in the middle of Fullwell Cross roundabout. The building behind is the Fullwell Cross library.
Nearest station: Fairlop.
During the 18th century there was a tradition, that on the first Friday in July, a large number of East Enders would travel to Fairlop to eat a meal of bacon and beans beneath as well as partake in general celebrations beneath an ancient oak tree. By the 1750s it was estimated that over 100,000 people could be expected to attend. The original oak blew down in 1820 and the celebration declined, perhaps as a result of licensing laws. The New Fairlop Oak was planted in 1951 and sits in the middle of Fullwell Cross roundabout. The building behind is the Fullwell Cross library.
Nearest station: Fairlop.

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Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is AU$271 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
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15 Mar - 16 Mar
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9/10 Wonderful! (4,969 reviews)
Generally good after a very slow queue for check-in (20 minutes). Friendly and attentive staff (although not quite enough of them?). Food great and cocktail bar fine. One of the main lobby lifts kept malfunctioning- nobody on had to fix it? - so there were some long waits there too (minimum 5 minutes ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is AU$234 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$234
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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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! (9,478 reviews)
A lovely hotel, with fantastic views of either the Tower Bridge or the docks. However, staff at the contact centre and hotel were unhelpful and at times rude.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

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 The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

3 out of 5
1 Barkston Gardens London England
The price is AU$164 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$164
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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9/10 Wonderful! (125 reviews)
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Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
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The price is AU$320 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
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27 Mar - 28 Mar
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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! (5,495 reviews)
Great location. Fantastic room. Staff was friendly and very helpful

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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is AU$153 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$153
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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7.6/10 Good! (5,592 reviews)
Clean, affordable, cute but too small, only good for a quick weekend stay but not to stay long, they only clean the room every four days, no amenities, taking a shower was annoying, you can easily flood your bathroom/room. no tv but staff for friendly and always willing to help.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

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Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel

5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street London England
The price is AU$328 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$328
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Canary Wharf

4/5(17 area reviews)

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Shoreditch

5/5(10 area reviews)

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The City of London

4.5/5(80 area reviews)

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Kings Cross St. Pancras

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Kings Cross St. Pancras
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4.5/5(209 area reviews)

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4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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