Hillingdon is best known for Heathrow Airport, RAF heritage, canals, Uxbridge, Brunel University and outer London countryside.
History of Hillingdon
Hillingdon is London’s westernmost borough and includes historic villages, canal routes, RAF heritage and Heathrow Airport. Uxbridge became a market town and later a transport hub, while Hayes and West Drayton grew through industry and railways. The borough combines international gateways with countryside, rivers and suburban communities.
What Hillingdon is famous for
Hillingdon is famous for Heathrow Airport, RAF heritage, canals, Uxbridge, Brunel University and outer London countryside. For visitors, this gives the borough a distinctive character within Greater London, whether the appeal is heritage, food, green space, architecture, shopping, sport, riverside scenery or local culture.
Top attractions and places to visit
- Battle of Britain Bunker
- Colne Valley Regional Park
- Grand Union Canal at Uxbridge
- Ruislip Lido
- Heathrow Airport links
- Eastcote House Gardens
How to experience the borough
A good visit to Hillingdon works best when you combine the better-known sights with neighbourhood streets, local cafés, parks and historic corners. Mason & Green can support private London itineraries, airport transfers, station transfers and relaxed point-to-point journeys across the capital.
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