Harmondsworth is a picturesque village beside the northern perimeter of Heathrow Airport. At its centre is a village green, overlooked by the 17th Century Five Bells pub and the lovely St Mary's Church, a Grade II-listed building that in part dates back to the 12th Century. Another of the village's historic attractions is its 14th Century tithe barn, one of the largest and finest timber-framed barns in the country with a spectacular oak-beam roof. However, plans for a third runway at Heathrow spell trouble for Harmondsworth. According to English Heritage, the church would be lost, the barn would have to be moved and reassembled somewhere else, and a quarter of the village's Conservation Area would be destroyed. There are also threats to the neighbouring villages of Cranford Cross, Harlington, Longford and Sipson, and local and national groups are fighting the proposals. Harmondsworth has also been at the centre of protests involving its detention centre, one of two local centres holding asylum seekers and refugees. The most recent addition to the village is British Airways' award-winning Waterside building. Set on a lake, it incorporates a shopping and entertainment centre and the specially created Harmondsworth Moor, a park and nature reserve.
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Harmondsworth Hall (0.24 miles)
Harmondsworth Hall ia a large 17th century grade two listed building, with charming charachter, set in a small peaceful village with two pubs and a 12th century church, which is mentioned in the Doomsday book. ... More | visit website
Heathrow Lodge (0.93 miles)
The Heathrow Lodge is in an ideal location for business travellers and tourists. FreeParking space is available for guests during their stay (subject to availability). Free courtesy bus to all ... More
Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4 Junction 4 (0.95 miles)
Contemporary and convenient, our airport hotel accommodation couldn’t be more accessible, just off the M4 motorway at Junction 4 and minutes from London Heathrow Airport, with a convenient shuttle bus service to Terminals 1, 2, 3 ... More | visit website
Park Inn Heathrow (1.00 miles)
The closest hotel to Heathrow airport, the Park Inn offers contemporary accommodation and extensive leisure facilities.
With a shuttle bus connecting the hotel with the nearby Heathrow Terminals 1, 2 and 3, ... More
Crowne Plaza Heathrow Airport (1.24 miles)
Enjoy luxury surroundings and dedicated service at the Crowne Plaza London Heathrow hotel, a short drive from your flight at London Heathrow Airport. The hotel offers secure car parking* and Park, Stay and Go packages, perfect for ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Heathrow Airport (M4/J4) (1.29 miles)
An ideal airport location, this Premier Inn is just 1 mile from Heathrow airport. Ideally located within easy reach of the M4. For shops and local amenities Hounslow town centre is ... More | visit website
The Hurley Apartments (1.30 miles)
Radisson Edwardian Heathrow (1.44 miles)
The Radisson Edwardian Heathrow Hotel is situated minutes from Heathrow Airport. The hotel is lavishly designed and decorated with Oriental artefacts, specially commissioned artwork and designer furniture. The rooms and suites at ... More
Sheraton Skyline Hotel (1.64 miles)
Located just minutes from Heathrow Airport, the “Sheraton Skyline Hotel & Conference Centre”, has 350 of the largest bedrooms in the area with the option of Classic or Club Rooms. Upgrading to Club allows unlimited ... More | visit website
Roddell Court (1.68 miles)
Heathrow Apartments now have 4 exquisite and spacious residences available to accommodate guests at Roddel Court. Each luxurious two- bedroom, two-bathroom residence is decorated in a modern and elegant contemporary ... More
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