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Places of interest in Banstead

Banstead is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Banstead, and make it a breeze to explore Banstead and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Banstead to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Banstead attractions

Banstead has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Banstead to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Banstead.

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1. Hyde Park

Hyde Park is one of London’s largest and most well-known parks. The park connects with Kensington Gardens and the two combined cover 630 acres (253 hectares). Together they form the centrepiece of a network of parks known as “London’s Green Lung.” Once the private hunting grounds of King Henry VIII, today the park is filled with heritage sites, monuments and events to attend all year-round.

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Hyde Park showing a city, a garden and a pond

2. Buckingham Palace

The official home of British royalty since 1837, Buckingham Palace is the epicenter of Britain’s constitutional monarchy. It’s walls have witnessed innumerable state decrees, lavish banquets and foreign dignitary receptions.

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Buckingham Palace which includes a castle, a city and heritage architecture

3. Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus garnered its peculiar name from Roger Baker, a tailor famous for making men’s piccadills, the frilled collars fashionable in the 17th century. The word “circus” refers to the circular motion of traffic, which whisks around beneath the statue of the Greek god Anteros. Today, the name represents flashing lights, entertainment and the exuberance of a city on the move. Piccadilly Circus has become a must-see spectacle, which draws locals and tourists day and night.

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Piccadilly Circus showing heritage architecture, a city and signage

4. Tower Bridge

For London locals, Tower Bridge is a vital part of the city’s infrastructure, ushering 40,000 vehicles safely across the Thames daily. However, for many visitors, the sight of the dual Gothic towers rising above the skyline is a must-see.

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Tower Bridge showing a bridge, heritage architecture and a river or creek

5. Big Ben

Catch a glimpse of Big Ben across the River Thames and you’ll know you have truly arrived in London. Featured in British films, such as “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” “Notting Hill” and “Love Actually,” Big Ben is best viewed from the Thames’ east bank or while strolling along Westminster Bridge, on route to see the Houses of Parliament.

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Big Ben featuring a city, heritage architecture and a monument

6. O2 Arena

The O2 Arena is an award-winning complex that hosts many types of events, such as sports and music. It has a seating capacity of about 20,000 and has held the title as the busiest arena in the world with more than 2 million ticket sales in a calendar year. It was designed with excellent acoustics to prevent echoing.

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7. Tower of London

The Tower of London is among Britain’s top tourist attractions. Although it’s mainly known as a place of imprisonment and execution, this remarkable building has also served as palace, mint, archive, armory, barracks and royal menagerie over the years. See the legendary crown jewels and learn about the tower’s often brutal history.

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Tower of London showing château or palace and heritage elements

8. London Eye

The 360-degree view from the top of the London Eye is a spectacular way to orientate yourself in London. Below, the River Thames meanders through the teeming metropolis, and on a clear day the views stretch to Windsor Castle, almost 25 miles (40 kilometers) away.

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London Eye showing a city, a skyscraper and modern architecture

9. Trafalgar Square

Built to commemorate the British Navy’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, London’s Trafalgar Square is now the first port of call for over 30 million tourists a year. This area has been a gathering point for celebrations and political rallies for more than a century. Within hours of each event, however, the normal rhythms of the city return, watched over by the stoic statues of Admiral Lord Nelson and the Four Lions.

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Trafalgar Square showing a fountain, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Recommended things to do in Banstead

Number of things to do	30
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Chessington World of Adventures Tickets: £33
Top 5 things to do	London: Royal Tour & Buckingham Palace State Rooms or Royal Mews Option Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full day Access & High Tea Brixton Market Tour with African and Caribbean Cuisine "Here We Go Again" London Afternoon Tea Bus Obi's African & Caribbean Food Tour in Brixton
Half-day tours	Brixton Market Tour with African and Caribbean Cuisine "Here We Go Again" London Afternoon Tea Bus Obi's African & Caribbean Food Tour in Brixton London: Pizza Making Cookery Class Exclusive Guided Skip the Line Parliament and Westminster Abbey Tour
With kids	London: Royal Tour & Buckingham Palace State Rooms or Royal Mews Option Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full day Access & High Tea Brixton Market Tour with African and Caribbean Cuisine "Here We Go Again" London Afternoon Tea Bus Obi's African & Caribbean Food Tour in Brixton

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