Purley Travel Guide

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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 AU$200 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$200
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (9,103 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is AU$266 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$266
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (4,856 reviews)
Amazing bed and pillows, great nights sleep Great staff and hotel in a great location

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is AU$146 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$146
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,456 reviews)
Clean room. Subtle lighting. All you need for sound nights sleep

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

4 out of 5
94-99 High Holborn London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,231 reviews)
Great location. Very helpful staff. Loved the kitchenette in the room. Very comfortable bed, I would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London
Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,738 reviews)
Amazing location. Clean room. Friendly, helpful staff. Free hot drinks in the lobby. Good price. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
The Gate London City

The Gate London City

4 out of 5
41 White Church Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (620 reviews)
Great stay, good amenities, nice room / setup. Would stay here again next time!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Gate London City
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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
Big Ben which includes heritage architecture, a monument and a city

Big Ben

3.5/5(485 reviews)

Arguably one of London’s most famous monuments, this prominent landmark is a national icon, adored by generations of Britons.

Big Ben
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
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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
Tower Bridge showing night scenes, a bridge and a river or creek

Tower Bridge

4.5/5(483 reviews)

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

Tower Bridge
London Bridge showing a city

London Bridge

4.5/5(119 reviews)

Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years.

London Bridge

Activities

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

AU$64
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Shrek's Adventure Tickets

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

AU$49
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise

Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise

AU$70
per adult
Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise
London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise

London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise

AU$20
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise
London: The View from The Shard

London: The View from The Shard

AU$38
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
London: The View from The Shard
British Museum Guided Tour

British Museum Guided Tour

AU$35
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
British Museum Guided Tour
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Cities near Purley

Aerial View of West Croydon London City of England Great Britain. November 20th, 2023

Croydon

Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes

London

Remains of Selsdon station, Oxted Line platforms looking north towards East Croydon.
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South Croydon

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