Upminster
Things to do in Upminster, Greater London
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Upminster sits right at the point where Greater London runs out and Essex countryside takes over, and that in-between position shapes everything about it. It has the feel of a town rather than a suburb, with its own high street, its own pace, and green space that starts almost as soon as the houses stop.
Most visitors are here for a day out rather than a long stay, drawn by what's on the doorstep: Stubbers Adventure Centre for something active, Thames Chase Forest Centre for woodland walks and a slower afternoon, or Timbuk2 for a family visit. It's the kind of place people come to from elsewhere in London for a change of scene, then head home in the evening, or stay locally and make a weekend of it.
That density of places to eat, set against a handful of larger attractions, sums up what Upminster is: a compact town that punches above its weight for food, with the forest and adventure centre giving people a reason to make a day of it rather than just passing through.
Where to stay in Upminster
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Innkeepers Lodge Hornchurch
The Railway, Hornchurch
Berwick Manor Hotel
Berwick Pond Road, Rainham
Repton Private Hotel
18 Repton Drive, Romford
Gidea Park Hotel
115 Main Rd, Romford
Premier Inn London Romford Mercury Gardens
Mercury Gardens, Romford
Premier Inn London Romford Town Centre
25-29 Market Place, London
Travelodge London Romford
St Edwards Way, Romford
Premier Inn London Rainham
New Road, Rainham
Things to Do in Upminster(3)
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Where to Eat in Upminster(65)
All restaurants in Upminster →About eating out in Upminster
Eating out is where Upminster shows its range. There are seafood spots like The Cod Father and Barracuda Seafood & Grill for a proper sit-down meal, alongside Tik Ka Restaurant and Yin Court for something different. For something lighter, The Forest Centre Tea Room ties in neatly with a walk at Thames Chase, while Cafe 4 You, Vintage 51 Coffee & Waffle Lounge and Coffee Master Vibe cover the coffee-and-cake end of things. With around eighty restaurants and cafes listed, there's far more choice here than the size of the town might suggest.
Attractions Near Upminster
All attractions in Upminster →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Upminster.
1 mi
Delta Force Paintball East London
London · ⭐ 4.7
Hornchurch Sports Centre
Hornchurch
3 mi
Oxygen Activeplay Romford
Romford · ⭐ 4.2
3 mi
Namco Funscape Romford
Romford · ⭐ 4.1
3 mi
Kidspace Romford
Romford · ⭐ 4.2
3 mi
Kiddiewinks Soft Play
Bromford · ⭐ 4.1
3 mi
Brentwood Park Ski & Snowboard Centre
Brentwood · ⭐ 4.4
3 mi
Brentwood Karting
Brentwood · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Upminster
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Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Aldersroot
⭐ 5.0 · from £200/night
Aldersroot Certificated Site
⭐ 5.0
Barleylands
from £21/night
Thames View Camping
⭐ 4.9 · from £25/night
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Self-Catering Cottages in Upminster
All cottages in Upminster →Emerson Park Villa
6 bed · sleeps 14 · from £7,305
Barn House and Mansion
2 cottages · from £3,777
Shencot Apartments- Apartment 1
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £701
Shencot Apartments- Apartment 2
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £701
Shencot Apartments
3 cottages · from £701
Maple Manor
8 bed · sleeps 19 · from £10,327
The Resort House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,192
Kingsley Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £621
Common questions about Upminster
What is there to do in Upminster?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Upminster.
Where can I eat in Upminster?
We list 65 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Upminster.
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