The residential district of Hillingdon also gives its name to the capital's most lightly populated borough. Situated at London's western extreme, the borough contains 239 parks and open spaces, many of which lie within the green belt. This means that the visitor is as close to countryside and scenic villages as to Heathrow Airport or to central London, only half an hour away by road or tube. The suburb of Hillingdon enjoys the wide open acres of Hillingdon Court Park, which also includes pockets of wetland and woodland. The town began as a parent village to Uxbridge. Over time, with coaches stopping en route between London and Oxford, Uxbridge assumed the greater importance. Today, Hillingdon remains a quieter place than its neighbour, and this suits many visitors very well. There are some historic buildings to be enjoyed here. The charming Red Lion hotel, restaurant and pub - said to have served no less a figure than Charles I in 1646 - looks out over Hillingdon Hill, topped by the ancient church of St John the Baptist. The oldest part of the church, its chancel arch, dates back to around 1270. Comedian John Rich, who invented English pantomime, is buried here.
Budget
Park Inn Heathrow *book online*
Willow Guest House *book online*
Dentist
Campbell House Dental Practice
Escentics Dental Practice
Sweetcroft Dental Practice
Doctor
Acorn Medical Centre
Hillingdon Health Centre
Oakland Medical Centre
Golf Club
Inn
Restaurant
School
Abbotsfield School
Bishopshalt School
Colham Manor Primary School
Highfield Primary School
Hillingdon Primary School
Oak Farm Infant School
Ryefield Primary School
Stockley Academy
Solicitor
Sports Clubs
Hillingdon Volleyball Club (Volleyball)
Shops
Rymans
Wyevale Garden Centre
Scentsational Flowers
Places to Stay near Hillingdon
Red Lion Hotel (0.37 miles)
Originally built in the 16th century, the new Red Lion Hotel continues the tradition of old world craftsmanship. The hotels interior has exposed timber beams and a large Tudor fireplace with ... More
Bishops Complex (0.88 miles)
Brunel University in West London is ideally situated just four miles from Heathrow and offers great transport links to the heart of the Capital. It makes the perfect place to stop over and use as ... More | visit website
The Apartments (1.03 miles)
The Apartments on Cleveland Road are newly refurbished to the highest of standards. They are ideally situated for both Uxbridge Town Centre, RAF Uxbridge, Brunel University and the British Athletics ... More
Travelodge Uxbridge Central (1.45 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Willow Guest House (1.78 miles)
10 minutes to Heathrow Airport and 30 minutes to the Central London.
Detached corner house built in the mid 1950s. Very well kept with ample parking. 100 yards away from the main ... More
Riverside Hotel (1.85 miles)
Fountain House Hotel (1.88 miles)
Offering affordable accommodation near Heathrow Airport, this friendly, family-run hotel enjoys an interesting history. Built in 1905, the building was once a school where famous writer George Orwell lived and taught. Today, it ... More
The Hurley Apartments (2.11 miles)
Premier Inn Hayes Heathrow (2.32 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M4, M40/A40 and M25. Local attractions include Twickenham and Wembley stadiums, Hampton Court, Thorpe Park and Legoland Windsor. For shops and local amenities Hayes town centre is only ... More | visit websiteHeathrow Inn (2.32 miles)
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