Stanstead Abbots Travel Guide

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St. James's Church - Stanstead Abbotts, Herts. Sited a mile away from its village, St James’ was the parish church for at least 700 years until St Andrew’s, nearer the centre, replaced it in 1882. Picturesque on its hilltop and largely ignored by the Victorians, it is a marvellously atmospheric church. The building dates from the 12th to the 16th centuries and the 15th century timbered porch is notable. Inside are unusually high Georgian box pews, a three-decker pulpit, texts, hatchments, old glass and monuments of many periods.
St. James's Church - Stanstead Abbotts, Herts. Sited a mile away from its village, St James’ was the parish church for at least 700 years until St Andrew’s, nearer the centre, replaced it in 1882. Picturesque on its hilltop and largely ignored by the Victorians, it is a marvellously atmospheric church. The building dates from the 12th to the 16th centuries and the 15th century timbered porch is notable. Inside are unusually high Georgian box pews, a three-decker pulpit, texts, hatchments, old glass and monuments of many periods.
View from Draper Hide. I used a long exposure to smooth out the water and a polariser to bring out the clouds and take glare off the water.

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4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is AU$282 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$282
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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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! (5,012 reviews)
Room was clean but not spotless. Felt like it needed updating. Very small space considering we booked the Superior Queen. The bathroom was also tiny, I’m only 5’4” but struggled in the shower to move. The bed was the softest mattress I’d ever slept on, caused me backache. Shops nearby are good, boots ...

Reviewed on 9 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$235 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$235
15 Mar - 16 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! (9,514 reviews)
Friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms, quiet and wonderful location

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
President Hotel

President Hotel

3.5 out of 5
56-60 Guildford Street London England
The price is AU$206 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$206
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,012 reviews)
Internet was intermittent room was clean and slow in getting serviced but it’s a big hotel so that’s not unusual. Location was great for all of London attractions shows and even being back to Heathrow was a short walk to the tube and a very quiet train ride right into Heathrow … I’d definite stay ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

President Hotel
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Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (635 reviews)
Staff were very helpful

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
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! (806 reviews)
The hotel was easy to check in to. The apartment itself was really nice and clean and had everything we needed for an over night stay, including a coffee machine and bathrobe. We were very happy with the location as it was easy to travel with underground station only a few minutes walk away. We would ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Rockwell East
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (675 reviews)
The room was very clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the hotel's location is excellent.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Gate London City
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