Hidden gems - Historic sites in London, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Historic sites in London

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in London. This list contains 7 places from Historic site category.

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Wayneflete Tower

Historical place

👍👍 Lucky enough to have worked on the telephone lines at this address, which is now a residential home

4.80 (19 reviews) (~22.78 km from centre)

Caesar's Camp

Historical landmark

👍 Steap Hill climb - not massive but enough so your legs feel it

4.60 (104 reviews) (~45.92 km from centre)

Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill

Historical place

👍👍 A fabulous historical spot to go and learn about windmills. We were given a detailed tour by an excellent volunteer. It was fascinating to see the inside and hear the story of the landmark. Definitely recommend a visit.

4.60 (62 reviews) (~49 km from centre)

Sackville College

Historical place

👍👍 A local historic building I most love along with the nearby St Swithun's church. Amazing to think when it was but a small market medieval town here, Greensteede was known to King Henry the Eighth. As he passed through this small Medieval timber buildings lined town High Street. On his way perhaps tr...

4.60 (33 reviews) (~43.44 km from centre)

Hertford Museum

Historical place museum

Local museum telling the story of the town through archaeological, social and historical exhibits.

4.50 (141 reviews) (~32.41 km from centre)

Reigate Priory

Historical place

👍👍 Came here for somewhere different to go to walk the dogs. Large open area with duck pond, lovely trails to walk, some take you through a wooded area. Very pleasant place to visit. Free parking free entry. Didn't see any facilities, but I'm sure there some. DOG'S MUST STAY ON LEADS. There are sign's...

4.50 (44 reviews) (~30.71 km from centre)

The Essex Regiment Museum

Museum

Section of the Chelmsford Museum featuring vintage military artifacts related to the local infantry.

4.50 (27 reviews) (~47.31 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Historic sites in London, United Kingdom