Title: Stanstead Abbots Travel Guide: Best of Stanstead Abbots, Ware Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Stanstead Abbots](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanstead-Abbots-Hotels.d3000009792.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Stanstead Abbots](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanstead-Abbots-Holiday-Rentals.d3000009792.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Stanstead Abbots](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Stanstead-Abbots.d3000009792.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Stanstead Abbots Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Stanstead-Abbots.d3000009792.Car-Hire-Guide)[Stanstead Abbots Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanstead-Abbots.d3000009792.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Stanstead Abbots Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009792/819242b5-0323-4de2-8409-195bb9fab607.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009792/819242b5-0323-4de2-8409-195bb9fab607.jpg) by [Catherine Edwards](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4556) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/3895c708-d439-474e-b18e-c9cb29c3b6c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Stanstead Abbots Things to do - Top hotels in Stanstead Abbots - Top Holiday Rentals in Stanstead Abbots ![Strand Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/179/6848fd94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Strand Palace Hotel 372 The Strand London England £139 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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! (4,995 reviews) Absolutely fantastic stay! The staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. When we arrived, the receptionist kindly offered my partner and me a complimentary drink at the bar to celebrate our anniversary, which was a lovely touch. Throughout our stay, the doormen and lobby staff were consistently ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=179&PinnedHotelID=179&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000009792) ![The Tower Hotel, by Thistle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2500/2479/717976c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Tower Hotel, by Thistle St Katharine's Way London England £124 6 Apr - 7 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! (9,592 reviews) Room good but view from window looked straight into another rooms straight at bed Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=2479&PinnedHotelID=2479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000009792) ![President Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/55000/54995/7bedc8d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### President Hotel 56-60 Guildford Street London England £120 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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! (4,005 reviews) Great location. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=54995&PinnedHotelID=54995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000009792) [See all 13,037 properties in Stanstead Abbots](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=3000009792) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Vertus Edit Canary Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108963500/108963417/8f7fb565_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vertus Edit Canary Wharf 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! (654 reviews) Room was very clean. Staff are very nice and attentive Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Vertus-Edit-Canary-Wharf.h108963417.Hotel-Information) ![Rockwell East](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22970000/22961300/22961240/e252fa00_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rockwell East 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Rockwell-East.h22961240.Hotel-Information) ![Native Bankside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25720000/25719600/25719528/48bacb68_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Native Bankside 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! (1,262 reviews) We thought the room was a great size for the area/price point. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen was great for prepping some breakfast and making tea. The added milk in the fridge was a nice touch! We got in quite late, but the check-in was quick and easy. Our room was very quiet and we ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Native-Bankside.h25719528.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Stanstead Abbots](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000009792&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Stanstead Abbots hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009792&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009792&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009792&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009792&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009792&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009792&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009792&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000009792&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Top Events GB Catch an event at Top Events GB during your trip to Thundridge. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Top-Events-GB-Ware.d553248621532492020.Attraction) #### Scott's Grotto Explore the great outdoors at Scott's Grotto, a lovely green space in Ware. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Scotts-Grotto-Ware.d6260764.Attraction) #### Tumbling Bay Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tumbling Bay Lake during your travels in Ware. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tumbling-Bay-Lake-Ware.d996866935824257024.Attraction) #### Rye Meads Nature Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Rye Meads Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Stanstead Abbots. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rye-Meads-Nature-Reserve-Ware.d553248621532509092.Attraction) #### Ash Valley Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Little Hadham at Ash Valley Golf Club. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ash-Valley-Golf-Club-Ware.d6260610.Attraction) #### Artshed You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Artshed during your trip to Ware. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event. 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