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Upminster Attractions

There are opportunities for fun all around Upminster. From awesome excursions to popular tourist attractions, this alluring small city packs a sightseeing punch. Ready to begin organizing your travel itinerary?

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Upminster 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.
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Hyde Park featuring 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 featuring a castle, a city and heritage architecture

3. 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 showing heritage architecture, a city and a monument

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 which includes night scenes, heritage architecture and a river or creek

5. 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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O2 Arena showing modern architecture

What to do in Upminster

Things to Do in Upminster with Kids

Upminster is a superb place for a family vacation. Bring the kids along and enjoy these family friendly experiences together:


 

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Cranham

When in Cranham, you can plan a visit to Upminster Golf Club and Victoria Road Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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