Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Wednesday 3rd December 2008

Places to go near Uxbridge

England’s historic capital caters for everyone – and with so many attractions free to enter, there’s nowhere else in the world where you can see so much for so little. Choose between royal residences, bustling street markets, relaxing parks and iconic visitor destinations such as the London Eye and the infamous Tower.

Local attractions

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The 19th century Italianate mansion perches high on cliffs overlooking the River Thames. Cliveden House, the third …

  • Garden
  • Historic building

London's famous Kew Gardens are just moments away from the River Thames at Kew Bridge. What to see Highlights …

  • Leisure attraction

One of the three official residences of The Queen, Windsor Castle occupies a site a short distance from the Thames …

  • Historic building

This 190 acre green oasis is a haven for wildlife and an area of outstanding natural beauty - a welcome refuge from …

  • Country park
  • Leisure attraction
  • Cafe

The Kew Bridge Steam Museum is housed in a magnificent 19th century pumping station on the banks of the Thames and …

  • Museum

Kew Palace, in the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, is currently closed to visitors. It is the least known of the …

  • Leisure attraction

A magnificent Thames-side Palladian villa built in the 1720s for the Countess of Suffolk and mistress of George II. …

  • Historic building

In a former Methodist Chapel not far from Cookham Bridge, the subject of one of his most famous pictures, this gem …

  • Gallery

Set in watermeadows on the banks of the Thames, Syon House & Gardens is the London home of the Duke of …

  • Historic building

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