Stanmore
Things to do in Stanmore, Greater London
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Stanmore works best as a day trip or a stop on the way elsewhere, since there is nowhere to stay in the town itself. What draws people here is the Bentley Priory Museum, rated 4.7 from around 600 reviews, which occupies a substantial historical building and clearly merits a visit if you are in the area.
If you are based nearby or staying elsewhere, Stanmore offers enough to make an afternoon worthwhile: a museum worth your time and a genuine choice of places to eat afterwards. Do not expect it as a destination in itself, but as somewhere with substance once you arrive.
Where to stay in Stanmore
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Edgware B&B
130 Edgwarebury Lane, Barnet
Premier Inn London Edgware
435 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware
Village Hotel London Watford
Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue, Borehamwood
Apple House Guesthouse Wembley
115 Turner Road, Edgware
The Manor Elstree
Barnet Lane, Elstree
Ramada London North M1
M1 Between Jct 2-4, Edgware
Best Western Plus Grims Dyke Hotel
Old Redding, Harrow Weald
Quiet cosy rooms
31 Station Road, Harrow
Things to Do in Stanmore(1)
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Where to Eat in Stanmore(20)
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The food scene is where Stanmore shows real character. Oak Caffe Stanmore leads with a rating of 4.8 from over 1,200 reviews—a striking endorsement for a local spot. Beyond that are twenty restaurants in total, ranging across styles: Turkish with Diaar and Kebabish, Indian at Yoko Sizzlers (rated 4.6 from nearly 1,000 reviews), the reliable Pizza Express (4.2 from over 1,000 reviews), and Bnova (4.5 from 558 reviews). The breadth and consistency of ratings across these places suggests Stanmore has become a destination for eating out, at least for those already in north London or passing through.
Attractions Near Stanmore
All attractions in Stanmore →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Stanmore.
1 mi
Canons Park
Edgware · ⭐ 4.6
2 mi
Jurassic Island Adventure Golf
Harrow · ⭐ 4.4
2 mi
Aldenham Country Park
Borehamwood · ⭐ 4.3
2 mi
Barnet Burnt Oak Leisure Centre
Barnet · ⭐ 4.2
3 mi
Headstone Manor and Museum
Harrow · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Inflata Nation Colindale
Colindale · ⭐ 4.0
Elstree Aerodrome
Borehamwood · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Vue Harrow
Harrow · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Stanmore
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Aldenham Country Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £22/night
Home Farm Glamping
⭐ 4.8
Wyatts Covert Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.4
North Hill Farm
⭐ 4.8
The Black Horse Pub
⭐ 4.0
Theobalds Park
⭐ 4.4
Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Highclere Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.4
Self-Catering Cottages in Stanmore
All cottages in Stanmore →The Radlett Mansion
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £12,062
The Villa Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 14 · from £11,180
Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
The Barn
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £797
Twicken Townhouse
4 bed · sleeps 9
The Pool House
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £737
St Mary’s Crescent House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £2,273
St Mary’s Avenue House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £2,273
Common questions about Stanmore
What is there to do in Stanmore?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Stanmore.
Where can I eat in Stanmore?
We list 20 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Stanmore.
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