Snaresbrook Travel Guide

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Snaresbrook Crown Court. The building was originally constructed as the "Infant Orphan Asylum" on the instigation of a Congregationalist Minister, Andrew Reed, to provide help and protection for middle-class fatherless children without adequate means of support. When the foundation stone was laid in 1841, Prince Albert performed the deed and the event attracted all the great and the good from Victorian society. The architect was Sir Gilbert Scott and the building was completed and opened in 1843, again by Royalty, in this case King Leopold of the Belgians. The asylum housed up to 600 children who had to be elected for admission by voters, a procedure that continued until 1947. The asylum was later renamed the Royal Wanstead School and became a grammar school after the 1944 Education Act. However dwindling school numbers and a lack of funding eventually forced its closure in 1971. The building was subsequently taken over by Her Majesty's Court Service and today is Europe's busiest court, handling in excess of 7,000 cases a year.
Snaresbrook Crown Court. Looking across Eagle Pond.

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is ₹11,834 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹11,834
₹14,201 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,282 reviews)
Fab service, brilliant view, nice and quiet evening. What more do you need

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is ₹10,763 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹10,763
₹12,916 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,032 reviews)
2 restaurants which me and the wife treidout was very nice the self-service shop there overall lovely hotel

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Royal National Hotel
The Royal Horseguards, London

The Royal Horseguards, London

4 out of 5
2 Whitehall Court London England
The price is ₹18,628 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹18,628
₹22,354 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,105 reviews)
Staff were exceptionally attentive. Room was spacious, luxurious, spotless and bed was very comfortable. Location was perfect, close to everything. Woukd highly recommend this hotel and woukd love to stay again when next in London

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

The Royal Horseguards, London
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is ₹13,785 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹13,785
₹16,543 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,927 reviews)
lovely hotel great location , good value

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel

5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street London England
The price is ₹19,001 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹19,001
₹22,801 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,846 reviews)
Beautiful hotel!

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Royal Garden Hotel
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is ₹19,146 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹19,146
₹22,975 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,459 reviews)
Very nice room, spacious, great location, drinks at the car a little pricy though

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
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Other neighbourhoods around Snaresbrook

London showing street scenes and markets as well as a family

Shoreditch

4/5(72 area reviews)

Shoreditch High St and Brick Lane are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

Shoreditch
Canary Wharf showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Canary Wharf

4/5(517 area reviews)

Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of London Docklands and Billingsgate Market. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.

Canary Wharf
The City of London which includes a skyscraper, a city and modern architecture

The City of London

4.5/5(668 area reviews)

The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and London Guildhall. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.

The City of London
Kings Cross St. Pancras showing interior views and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Kings Cross St. Pancras is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like St Pancras Chambers and British Library. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station.

Kings Cross St. Pancras
Bloomsbury showing street scenes and heritage architecture

Bloomsbury

4/5(1,172 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like The British Museum and Oxford Street, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

Bloomsbury
London showing heritage elements, markets and signage

Covent Garden

The lively bars and colourful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or Royal Opera House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

Covent Garden


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