Hidden gems - Historical landmarks in Purley, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in Purley

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 Purley. This list contains 135 places from Historical landmark category.

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The Packington Palm

Cultural landmark

👍👍 This extraordinary palm tree is believed to be 100 years old. It is originally from Chile and was uprooted in 2015 for a building re-development on its land. It travelled to Spain on a ship for 40 days with its roots wrapped in Hessian. When it arrived, people thought it was dead but slowly it’s fro...

5.00 (24 reviews) (~21.89 km from centre)

Monument SOE Agents

Historical landmark

👍👍 During the Second World War, the Special Operations Executive recruited agents, men and women, who would volunteer to operate behind enemy lines in countries occupied by the Axis. The memorial is intended to honour of all the S.O.E. Agents, some who survived the war and sadly, some who did not. Thei...

5.00 (14 reviews) (~17.41 km from centre)

The Ancient House

Historical landmark

👍👍 Beautiful house in a wonderful neighbourhood. It was hard to understand what was left untouched and in its original state after the restoration, nevertheless it is a beautiful building. Somebody clearly lives in it and I can only envy them😊👍

5.00 (10 reviews) (~28.28 km from centre)

Alan Watts Birthplace

Historical landmark

👍👍 Amazing to know that Alan Watts resided and grew up in Chilsehurst after reading and listening to many of his lectures!

5.00 (6 reviews) (~16.12 km from centre)

Horsham War Memorial

Historical landmark

5.00 (6 reviews) (~33.96 km from centre)

Hammerwood Park

Historical landmark

1792 Greek Revival mansion open for guided tours, offering afternoon tea plus regular music events.

4.90 (41 reviews) (~26.34 km from centre)

Six Poor Traveller House

Historical landmark

4.90 (24 reviews) (~43.71 km from centre)

The Wind Tunnel Project (Q121)

Historical landmark

👍👍 Absolutely fascinating tour around the Farnborough wind tunnel in building Q121 today.

4.90 (15 reviews) (~44.92 km from centre)

Bishopscourt

Historical landmark

4.90 (15 reviews) (~43.44 km from centre)

Bust of Noor Inayat Khan

Sculpture

👍👍 This bust of Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan, was erected in memory to a British spy and heroine of World War II renowned for her service in the Special Operations Executive. She was sent to occupied France to work as a wireless operator for the French Resistance. Betrayed by a double agent, she was tortur...

4.90 (14 reviews) (~20.66 km from centre)

Guildford Guildhall Historic Clock

Historical landmark

4.90 (14 reviews) (~33.51 km from centre)

The Cascade

Historical landmark

4.90 (8 reviews) (~37.32 km from centre)

Brightwater Brewery Platform 3

Pub

👍👍 Lovely in the sunshine, but I imagine most the year you need to bring your own umbrella to enjoy a drink (no indoor seating). The ale was quite nice though I was hoping it would be cheaper (£4 a pint). Very quaint.

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4.80 (60 reviews) (~16.06 km from centre)

Griffin Tazza (Lion Vase)

Historical landmark

👍👍 The Griffin Tazza was designed by Austin and Seely and installed in the Gardens by William Andrews Nesfield in 1863.

4.80 (52 reviews) (~20.94 km from centre)

Victoria Park Royal Gate East

Park

👍 Very big and nice park. Our favourite as it is close by and have been going there for ages. Nice flower gardens, water fountain in the middle of the pond. Park is split into 2. All have big ponds and kids attractions with cafes and toilets. Lots of ice cream trucks.

4.80 (41 reviews) (~22.58 km from centre)

George Grey, Earl of Harold Memorial-Obelisk

Historical landmark

👍👍 I cried the entire time I was there. So painfully beautiful. Especially the sacks of dog shite scattered so artfully around the base.

4.80 (33 reviews) (~36.43 km from centre)

Hampstead Road Locks

Historical landmark

👍👍 A no. 1 Lock! The Hampstead Road Lock no. 1 is the first of twelve locks encountered by a skipper en route to Limehouse Basin. The twin locks were built between 1818 and 1820 as part of the Regent's Canal. The twin lock is manually operated and has a drop of 2.4 metres. As a signpost indicates it is...

4.80 (31 reviews) (~22.51 km from centre)

The Royal Menagerie

Historical landmark

👍👍 From the 1200s to 1835, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals, never before seen in London, including lions and a polar bear given as royal gifts. The Tower menagerie began as a result of medieval monarchs exchanging rare and strange animals as gifts. These lion sculptures, and other a...

4.80 (30 reviews) (~19.01 km from centre)

The State Apartments

Historical landmark

👍👍 Really nice place to visit, Exquisite inside of the building, and I was in awe of being inside. Most amazing part of visiting Windsor Castle, and defo recommend.

4.80 (29 reviews) (~37.17 km from centre)

Tower Green

Historical landmark

👍👍 Ten people were beheaded on Tower Green. Executions generally took place outside of the Tower, in Tower Hill and they only took place inside when involved people of high rank, or for those who had dangerously strong popular support. The most well known among those executed on or near Tower Green wer...

4.80 (28 reviews) (~19 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in Purley, United Kingdom