Shirley

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Millers Pond, Shirley, Croydon. An ornamental pond in a small park, Millers Pond was one of three ponds near a house called Spring Park which was also the name of the surrounding estate. Access from Shirley Way, Farm Lane and Worcester Close.
Millers Pond, Shirley, Croydon. An ornamental pond in a small park, Millers Pond was one of three ponds near a house called Spring Park which was also the name of the surrounding estate. Access from Shirley Way, Farm Lane and Worcester Close.
Early December in a suburban garden. My own back garden. It's a fairly large 1930s semi. The speculative builders simply bought a field, ran a road down the middle, and built houses either side. The gardens terminated at the edge of the field, which at this point coincided with a minor stream, the Chaffinch (now below ground). It also meant that they were pretty long, as well as wide - since the houses had garages and side entrances at the side. The oak trees would have been little more than saplings when the house was built. The tree on the left will soon lose its leaves, but the leaves of the tree on the right will stay until pushed off by the spring's new growth. The animal track in the lawn (centre right, leading towards the pampas grass) is part of the local foxes' regular route in search of scraps.

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is HK$1,010 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$1,010
HK$1,212 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (9,339 reviews)
Very nice staff amazing location. Bathrooms very tired and old. Overall good value for money.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is HK$919 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$919
HK$1,103 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,034 reviews)
The room was basic but had everything you needed. It was clean and comfortable. The pub and restaurants were good and handy. Staff were courteous and friendly.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Royal National Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,140 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$1,140
HK$1,368 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (4,924 reviews)
Stayed in a single, it was small, but very clean. Staff are friendly and helpful. Fab location!

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is HK$795 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$795
HK$954 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,517 reviews)
Terrible rooms floor plan and design at arrival greeted by employees who said he was going to help us out and help check in early offered us and upgrade to a room we excepted gladly and was told to wait to make sure that our new room was cleaned and ready to once we got the the new room that could’ve ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel

5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street London England
The price is HK$1,622 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$1,622
HK$1,946 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,838 reviews)
Clean room. Reception and housekeeping staff were all helpful. Delicious breakfast and on our last day we asked- as the coffee was spot on delicious/ perfect- and were told that Mron made it … thank you Mron.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Royal Garden Hotel
President Hotel

President Hotel

3.5 out of 5
56-60 Guildford Street London England
The price is HK$1,016 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$1,016
HK$1,219 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,967 reviews)
Service and ambieence

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

President Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Shirley

Canary Wharf showing city views, a bridge and a city

Canary Wharf

4/5(517 area reviews)

Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of London Docklands and Billingsgate Market. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.

Canary Wharf
An iconic view of Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament over Westminster Bridge, London, UK

Westminster

While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.

Westminster
Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture

City of Westminster

4.5/5(2,564 area reviews)

Big Ben and Piccadilly Circus are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

City of Westminster
London featuring a bridge, a river or creek and heritage architecture

Waterloo

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.

Waterloo
Chelsea featuring heritage architecture

Chelsea

4.5/5(132 area reviews)

Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.

Chelsea
The City of London which includes heritage architecture, a city and cbd

The City of London

4.5/5(668 area reviews)

The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and Liverpool Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.

The City of London


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