Orpington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Orpington

Find the best Orpington areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Orpington
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A large building with ivy-covered walls and a well-maintained garden with yellow flowers.
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Darwin

While visiting Darwin, you might make a stop by sights like Kent Downs and Down House.

A lush green landscape with a large pond, a manor house, and rolling fields.

Chelsfield

Travellers like the spas in Chelsfield, and Kent Downs is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A rural landscape with a field of tall grasses and purple flowers beside a paved path.
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Open Photo by Don Blower

Petts Wood and Knoll

While visiting Petts Wood and Knoll, you might make a stop by sights like Scadbury Estate Country Park and Jubilee Country Park.

A rural landscape with a large green field, a white house with a blue roof, and a cloudy sky.
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Open Photo by Stacey Harris

Cray Valley East

If you're spending some time in Cray Valley East, Orpington Golf Centre and Nugent Shopping Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Open Photo by Stacey Harris

Cray Valley West

Cray Valley West might not have many top sights, but Scadbury Estate Country Park and Chislehurst Caves are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is £156 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
£156
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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. ...
Strand Palace Hotel
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
Fully refundable
The price is £77 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
£77
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and slippers. Popular attractions Piccadilly Circus and The British Museum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (920 reviews)
"All the facilities were very clean and well maintained. Excellent value for money! Perfect location and everything you need."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is £143 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
£143
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (10,987 reviews)
"This property was absolutely stunning! It is in the perfect location right in front of the tower bridge but tucked away. It’s got adorable surrounding restaurants and shops and an easy walk to the subway. We stayed in the upgraded room, which I highly recommend! Beautiful and very spacious for the ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
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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 The Arena and Excel London are located ...
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
1 Bed Apartment Sleeps 2 With Wi-fi & Tv

1 Bed Apartment Sleeps 2 With Wi-fi & Tv

3.5 out of 5
Royal Carriage Mews London England
Stay at this apartment in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and in-room deep-soaking baths. Popular attractions Excel London and The Arena are ...
1 Bed Apartment Sleeps 2 With Wi-fi & Tv
Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square

Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square

4.5 out of 5
34 Long Lane London England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square
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Stay near popular Orpington attractions

Down House

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Down House during your trip to Orpington. Discover the lively bars in this vibrant area or seek out the golf courses.
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Things to do

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

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

£25
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
London Eye Entry Ticket

London Eye Entry Ticket

£29
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
London Eye Entry Ticket
Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets

£36
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets
Fully guided Paris Day Trip with Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch

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

£250
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

£27
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

£105
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
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Cities near Orpington

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Bromley

A large cable-stayed bridge spanning a river with a clear sky and industrial buildings in the background.

Dartford

A large stone manor with multiple towers and chimneys, surrounded by grassy fields and trees.

Sevenoaks

The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London, with a red double-decker bus crossing the Lambeth Bridge.

London

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