Sunbury - a real box-ticker
If you're looking for a picturesque town Near London with scenic walks, riverside attractions and historical buildings, Sunbury-on-Thames is the ideal spot. The Parish Church of St Mary overlooks the Thames, dating from 1752, and boats are available for a tour of the river. It's also home to Kempton Racecourse, often referred to as 'London's Racecourse', which regularly hosts first-class racing events if you fancy a flutter.
How the other half lived at Hampton Court Palace
England's largest and grandest Tudor structure is around 5 miles from Sunbury, and a day could easily be devoted to roaming its 24 hectares of gardens - which feature a 300-year-old maze - or exploring the palace itself, which was built by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in 1514.
Twickenham - home to English rugby
Twickenham, the largest dedicated rugby venue in the world is also just 5 miles from Sunbury-on-Thames. It offers all-access tours, where you can see the dressing room, climb the stands and take in the view from the Royal Box and VIP areas, before running across the field. Planning a trip to Sunbury-on-Thames? Travelodge Sunbury M3 Hotel is the perfect spot. Travelodge London Feltham Hotel is also a stone's throw at 2 miles away, with Travelodge Walton-On-Thames Hotel only a further mile away.