Title: Things to Do in Hoddesdon in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hoddesdon Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Hoddesdon.dx6347450)[Hotels in Hoddesdon](https://expedia.com/Hoddesdon-Hotels.d6347450.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Hoddesdon](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Hoddesdon.d6347450.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Hoddesdon](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Hoddesdon.d6347450.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hoddesdon Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Hoddesdon.d6347450.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Hoddesdon ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Hoddesdon Types of activities [Hoddesdon Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Hoddesdon.dx6347450) ![Aerial view of riverside pub and housing estate in Hoddesdon UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/f48feb7d-66b7-4994-92f7-fff729f7fe2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of riverside pub and housing estate in Hoddesdon UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/f48feb7d-66b7-4994-92f7-fff729f7fe2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just discovered Dobbs Weir near Hoddesdon in Essex, a great place to visit for a walk, a bite to eat and to just generally chill.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/647370f6-afee-468f-ad02-522977bcce76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dobb's Weir. Dobb's Weir with the Fish and Eels Public House in the background, as seen from the bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/fc44bd3d-404c-443d-bbe1-4b16359c29b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/fc44bd3d-404c-443d-bbe1-4b16359c29b2.jpg) by [Christine Matthews](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1777) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![St Catherine & St Paul, Hoddesdon - Churchyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/2185abde-1f0d-4170-b469-58127bb447c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/2185abde-1f0d-4170-b469-58127bb447c6.jpg) by [John Salmon](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9419) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) --- --- ## Hoddesdon must see attractions ### 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hyde Park featuring a garden, a river or creek and watersports](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507738/66d59579-a9fc-4a02-8886-325e585c864b.jpg) ### 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Vacation-Attraction) ![Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501516/52bd3226-414d-4025-8f61-0bff79a253d7.jpg) ### 3\. 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Vacation-Attraction) ![O2 Arena which includes a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057080/b4642e2d-da71-4c08-91a3-3ae6da39f2b7.jpg) ### 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tower Bridge featuring heritage architecture, a bridge and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508419/27c11be6-2551-47d0-a1d0-f2f2f8e1fcf2.jpg) ### 5\. 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Piccadilly-Circus-London-City-Centre.d508415.Vacation-Attraction) ![London featuring a city, street scenes and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/25fac650-10bc-4102-80bc-bca970642bb0.jpg) ### 6\. 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Vacation-Attraction) ![Majestic Big Ben and Houses of Parliament by the River Thames in London during a clear day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060186/2f322593-af11-47f2-88a5-d8a6063dcf00.jpg) ### 7\. London Bridge London Bridge is easily one of the most famously named bridges in the world, and the site of the oldest recorded crossing of the River Thames. Walk across the landmark structure, enjoy gorgeous river views and pick up insights into the bridge’s history in its underground vaults. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Vacation-Attraction) ![The view across London Bridge showing the walkie talkie (voted the ugliest building in the UK) the gherkin and the razor.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2114/b4146646-36cf-4f9b-bacd-8994f7d1eba5.jpg) ### 8\. The British Museum With a collection of nearly 8 million artifacts gathered from every continent, it’s unlikely even the most seasoned museum-goer can absorb the British Museum in a single day. But don’t let the museum’s size deter you even if you only have a few hours. It’s well worth the visit. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6347450) ## Recommended things to do in Hoddesdon | Number of things to do | 4 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Hertfordshire: River Stort Paddleboarding Adventure](/things-to-do/hertfordshire-river-stort-paddleboarding-adventure.a51958396.activity-details): $121 | | Top 5 things to do | [Turkish BBQ with Swimming Pool and Hot Tub](/things-to-do/turkish-bbq-with-swimming-pool-and-hot-tub.a52125912.activity-details)[Hertfordshire: River Stort Paddleboarding Adventure](/things-to-do/hertfordshire-river-stort-paddleboarding-adventure.a51958396.activity-details)[Hertfordshire: Canoe tour of the River Stort](/things-to-do/hertfordshire-canoe-tour-of-the-river-stort.a51948597.activity-details)[Bootcamp Retreat with Meals and Hot Tub](/things-to-do/bootcamp-retreat-with-meals-and-hot-tub.a51527697.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Turkish BBQ with Swimming Pool and Hot Tub](/things-to-do/turkish-bbq-with-swimming-pool-and-hot-tub.a52125912.activity-details)[Hertfordshire: River Stort Paddleboarding Adventure](/things-to-do/hertfordshire-river-stort-paddleboarding-adventure.a51958396.activity-details)[Hertfordshire: Canoe tour of the River Stort](/things-to-do/hertfordshire-canoe-tour-of-the-river-stort.a51948597.activity-details) | ## What to do in Hoddesdon --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Hoddesdon? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Hoddesdon #### Rye House Kart Raceway You can take time to visit Rye House Kart Raceway during your travels to Stanstead Abbots. [](https://expedia.com/Rye-House-Kart-Raceway-Hoddesdon.d979109288297517056.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Hoddesdon ![Across the village green from the east at Matching Green, Essex, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4649/a93a71d0-213d-4eec-8e43-86f0a62e568a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Acabashi](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Acabashi) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Harlow ![Another section of the canal in Hertford town. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4657/1040bd9f-b43f-42c6-a1c3-d76e731e6abe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hertford ![Along the River Lea #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5460/f94750fd-1e4c-4a73-a80b-e67e9bafec9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ware ![Waltham Abbey showing street scenes, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10302/25bbc455-94fa-44b6-a94d-7b68c32d94ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waltham Abbey ![River Lea Navigation, Turnford Marsh Taken just south of King's Weir facing south.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182472/240666ab-52ed-41d6-ba92-91b2b41de4d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [David Kemp](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4217) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Broxbourne ![Rye Common Pumping Station (1883): one of a number of pumping stations built to pump water from wells in order to feed the New River.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000392027/f08cb491-bb6f-46b1-99d1-d2f5f3bc765d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Julian Osley](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/11136) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### St Margarets ![Pond with waterlillies, wild irises, roadside fence and telephone pole at the junction of Betts Lane and Common Road at Nazeing, Essex, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10302/4d0811a1-3e9e-43e0-a589-3eb915a0b333.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Acabashi](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Acabashi) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Nazeing ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hoddesdon worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Hoddesdon? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Hoddesdon? ### Is three days enough to stay in Hoddesdon? ### What are some activities to do in Hoddesdon with kids? > - [Turkish BBQ with Swimming Pool and Hot Tub](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/turkish-bbq-with-swimming-pool-and-hot-tub.a52125912.activity-details) > - [Hertfordshire: River Stort Paddleboarding Adventure](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hertfordshire-river-stort-paddleboarding-adventure.a51958396.activity-details) > - [Hertfordshire: Canoe tour of the River Stort](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hertfordshire-canoe-tour-of-the-river-stort.a51948597.activity-details) ### What to do in Hoddesdon for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Hoddesdon?