Hotels in Ruislip: woodland, lido and history

On this page

Editor's Choice

Pure Luxury

“Call me spoiled - but I love to be treated like a queen when traveling. Only the best is good enough for me. Hotels that make my vacation a dream of luxury and seduction are my choices. Pay attention to the (violet Medal) for luxury accommodation.”

Tatjana Herzegova, Kiew, Ukraine

Editor's Choice

Sustainable Travel

“There is only one earth and we should go out and see it. I like hotels, which look for sustainability. It is not only protecting the ecology, but also taking care for the local business and culture. I recommend the medal for eco accomodation. Let’s protect our earth. Sustainable travel is travelling with responsibility.”

Markus Lenk, Düsseldorf, Germany

Ruislip can be explored during a stay through two distinct themes: nature around Ruislip Woods and the Lido, and history brought to life at Park Pale and Manor Farm. When planning your stay, you can first decide whether woodland and trails or historic sites should set the tone. The differences are also reflected in the activities: self-guided walking trails, the Ruislip Lido Railway and an audio tour with a specified duration offer different perspectives on the area.

Nature around Ruislip Woods and the Lido

Ruislip Lido is located in the Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve. Ruislip Woods is a National Nature Reserve with ancient semi-natural woodland in Hillingdon, London. The nature theme therefore extends from the Lido to the ancient woodland of the reserve of the same name. If you choose Ruislip for its scenery and outdoor activities, you can view the woodland and the Lido as two aspects of the same reserve-focused experience.

Since 2004, the Ruislip Woods Trust has established four self-guided walking trails in Ruislip Woods. The trails provide a practical starting point for travellers who like to plan walks. The Ruislip Lido Railway runs through the ancient woodland of Ruislip Woods. In contrast to the walking trails, the railway offers another way to include the woodland theme in your travel plans: walking one of the self-guided trails or taking the railway through the ancient woodland.

There are also woodland trails and family activities at Ruislip Lido. Woody Bay Station is next to the beach and children's splash area. All trains on the Ruislip Lido Railway are suitable for wheelchairs, prams and buggies.

Historic sites and buildings

Park Pale survives as a clearly visible earthwork in a public open space. It is one of only two parks in Middlesex mentioned in the Domesday Survey. At Park Pale, a landscape feature that is visible today meets a specific historical reference. Alongside the Lido's nature theme, this gives you a distinct heritage focus.

The Manor Farm House Visitor Centre is located in the Tudor Manor Farm House. The Great Barn at Manor Farm is one of the oldest timber-framed buildings of its kind. The Manor Farm audio tour covers more than 1,000 years of history at eight different stops and lasts 40 minutes. For a stay focused on history, several specific ways to explore it are available: the visitor centre's Tudor building, the Great Barn's timber-framed construction and a tour with a defined duration.

Nature and history activities also differ in format when planning your stay: the four walking trails are self-guided, while the audio tour has eight stops and lasts 40 minutes. This gives you a practical comparison between an independent walking activity and a clearly defined historical outing.

Discover more destinations: Harlington, Northwood, Harefield, Uxbridge, West Drayton, Ickenham, Harmondsworth

Return to the main travel overview: Hillingdon.

Search accommodationAdvertisement · We may receive a commission if you book.