London Stansted - where to stay and what to do
London Stansted
London Stansted Airport is located in Essex, just 30 miles northeast of Central London. Operated by the BAA the airport functions as a central hub for low cost airlines. Flights to and from over 140 worldwide destinations mean Stansted is one of the busiest airports in the UK.
Below is a map of the London Stansted service region showing places to stay and things to do.
Essex
Essex is the name of the English county that is situated north east of Greater London. It is a very diverse region, full of sites of historical interest that are hidden in tiny villages throughout the county just waiting to be discovered. Many visitors enjoy a traditional British day out such as a visit to the seaside town of Southend-on-Sea. There you can sample some fish and chips or enjoy an ice cream cone as you take in the hidden beauty of the English Coast. Essex is an ideal location to begin your trip to the United Kingdom.
Out and about in London
Built on the famous River Thames in the south east of England the City of London is the capital of the United Kingdom. As the largest city in the European Union, London is famous for its diversity and is often regarded to be the world's most multicultural city.
From museums and art gallleries to rock concerts and premier league soccer games there is much to see and do in London. A walking tour or a rotation on The London Eye are great ways to view many of the city's famous landmarks including Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, St. Pauls Cathedral, the Tower Bridge and the Gherkin.
A must for all first time visitors to London is a viewing of the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and a visit to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich.
Explore the English countryside
Renting your own car is a fantastic way to take control of your holiday and explore all of what the UK has to offer from the beautiful scenery of the mountainous
lake district in the northwest to the iconic White Cliffs of Dover in the southeast. The southwest boasts many beautiful coastal towns such as Lynton and Lynmouth or Surfers Paradise in Newquay.
The east of England also has much to offer including the Medieval city of Norwich in Norfolk, the University city of Cambridge and many picturesque towns and villages on the Suffolk coast.
Other popular attractions include the prehistoric site at Stonehenge, the patchwork like countryside of the Cotswolds and the historic southern county of Hampshire, home of great writers Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.
Also an option for those with their own transport would be to visit another city such as Liverpool "The 2008 European Capital of Culture", Oxford which is famous for its university or Manchester, home to Manchester United and Manchester City Football clubs.
Booking Accommodation
Finding quality accommodation in the UK is easy, whether you would like to stay in a low cost apartment, a country cottage farm house or a Luxury London Hotel there are a vast selection of options to choose from. Fancy a stay in a Tudor manor or a medieval castle? Try this guide to historic hotels in the UK. It is however advisable to pre-book in advance as it can get busy at weekends particularly in the tourist areas. You will find contact details for a vast array of accomodation on the map above as well as on our hotel website www.budgethotelgroup.com
