Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Hoddesdon March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hoddesdon Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Hoddesdon.dx6347450)[Hotels in Hoddesdon](https://expedia.ca/Hoddesdon-Hotels.d6347450.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Hoddesdon Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Hoddesdon.d6347450.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hoddesdon Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Hoddesdon.d6347450.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Hoddesdon ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Hoddesdon Types of activities [Hoddesdon travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Hoddesdon.dx6347450) ![Aerial view of riverside pub and housing estate in Hoddesdon UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/f48feb7d-66b7-4994-92f7-fff729f7fe2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of riverside pub and housing estate in Hoddesdon UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/f48feb7d-66b7-4994-92f7-fff729f7fe2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just discovered Dobbs Weir near Hoddesdon in Essex, a great place to visit for a walk, a bite to eat and to just generally chill.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/647370f6-afee-468f-ad02-522977bcce76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dobb's Weir. Dobb's Weir with the Fish and Eels Public House in the background, as seen from the bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/fc44bd3d-404c-443d-bbe1-4b16359c29b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/fc44bd3d-404c-443d-bbe1-4b16359c29b2.jpg) by [Christine Matthews](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1777) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![St Catherine & St Paul, Hoddesdon - Churchyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/2185abde-1f0d-4170-b469-58127bb447c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347450/2185abde-1f0d-4170-b469-58127bb447c6.jpg) by [John Salmon](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9419) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Hoddesdon Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Hoddesdon has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Hoddesdon is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Hoddesdon to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Hoddesdon Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Hoddesdon. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Hoddesdon attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Hyde Park Hyde Park is one of London’s largest and most well-known parks. The park connects with Kensington Gardens and the two combined cover 630 acres (253 hectares). Together they form the centrepiece of a network of parks known as “London’s Green Lung.” Once the private hunting grounds of King Henry VIII, today the park is filled with heritage sites, monuments and events to attend all year-round. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hyde Park featuring a garden, a river or creek and watersports](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507738/66d59579-a9fc-4a02-8886-325e585c864b.jpg) ### 2\. Buckingham Palace The official home of British royalty since 1837, Buckingham Palace is the epicenter of Britain’s constitutional monarchy. It’s walls have witnessed innumerable state decrees, lavish banquets and foreign dignitary receptions. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Vacation-Attraction) ![Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501516/52bd3226-414d-4025-8f61-0bff79a253d7.jpg) ### 3\. O2 Arena O2 Arena was originally called the Millennium Dome. It was created to celebrate the beginning of the new millennium. Completed in 1999, The Dome initially housed the Millennium Experience, an exhibition consisting of exhibits, shows and entertainment honoring humankind’s achievements. The Dome’s vast interior has since been remodeled and today is one of London’s premier entertainment destinations. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Vacation-Attraction) ![O2 Arena which includes a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057080/b4642e2d-da71-4c08-91a3-3ae6da39f2b7.jpg) ### 4\. Tower Bridge For London locals, Tower Bridge is a vital part of the city’s infrastructure, ushering 40,000 vehicles safely across the Thames daily. However, for many visitors, the sight of the dual Gothic towers rising above the skyline is a must-see. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tower Bridge showing a monument, a bridge and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508419/27c11be6-2551-47d0-a1d0-f2f2f8e1fcf2.jpg) ### 5\. Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus garnered its peculiar name from Roger Baker, a tailor famous for making men’s piccadills, the frilled collars fashionable in the 17th century. The word “circus” refers to the circular motion of traffic, which whisks around beneath the statue of the Greek god Anteros. Today, the name represents flashing lights, entertainment and the exuberance of a city on the move. Piccadilly Circus has become a must-see spectacle, which draws locals and tourists day and night. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Piccadilly-Circus-London-City-Centre.d508415.Vacation-Attraction) ![London which includes heritage elements, a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/25fac650-10bc-4102-80bc-bca970642bb0.jpg) ### 6\. Big Ben Catch a glimpse of Big Ben across the River Thames and you’ll know you have truly arrived in London. Featured in British films, such as “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” “Notting Hill” and “Love Actually,” Big Ben is best viewed from the Thames’ east bank or while strolling along Westminster Bridge, on route to see the Houses of Parliament. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Vacation-Attraction) ![Big Ben showing a city, heritage architecture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060186/2f322593-af11-47f2-88a5-d8a6063dcf00.jpg) ### 7\. London Bridge London Bridge is easily one of the most famously named bridges in the world, and the site of the oldest recorded crossing of the River Thames. Walk across the landmark structure, enjoy gorgeous river views and pick up insights into the bridge’s history in its underground vaults. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Vacation-Attraction) ![The view across London Bridge showing the walkie talkie (voted the ugliest building in the UK) the gherkin and the razor.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2114/b4146646-36cf-4f9b-bacd-8994f7d1eba5.jpg) ### 8\. Trafalgar Square Built to commemorate the British Navy’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, London’s Trafalgar Square is now the first port of call for over 30 million tourists a year. This area has been a gathering point for celebrations and political rallies for more than a century. Within hours of each event, however, the normal rhythms of the city return, watched over by the stoic statues of Admiral Lord Nelson and the Four Lions. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Trafalgar-Square-London-City-Centre.d508420.Vacation-Attraction) ![Trafalgar Square which includes a square or plaza, a city and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508420/6904859a-b41a-457e-8cd5-1b9d66f2e5d8.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6347450) ## Recommended things to do in Hoddesdon | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Hertfordshire: Canoe Hire](/things-to-do/hertfordshire-canoe-hire.a52233306.activity-details): CA $110 | | Top 5 things to do | [Hertfordshire: Canoe Hire](/things-to-do/hertfordshire-canoe-hire.a52233306.activity-details)[Turkish BBQ with Swimming Pool and Hot Tub](/things-to-do/turkish-bbq-with-swimming-pool-and-hot-tub.a52125912.activity-details)[Hertfordshire: River Stort Paddleboarding Adventure](/things-to-do/hertfordshire-river-stort-paddleboarding-adventure.a51958396.activity-details)[Hertfordshire: Canoe tour of the River Stort](/things-to-do/hertfordshire-canoe-tour-of-the-river-stort.a51948597.activity-details)[Bootcamp Retreat with Meals and Hot Tub](/things-to-do/bootcamp-retreat-with-meals-and-hot-tub.a51527697.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Hertfordshire: River Stort Paddleboarding Adventure](/things-to-do/hertfordshire-river-stort-paddleboarding-adventure.a51958396.activity-details)[Hertfordshire: Canoe tour of the River Stort](/things-to-do/hertfordshire-canoe-tour-of-the-river-stort.a51948597.activity-details) | | With kids | [Turkish BBQ with Swimming Pool and Hot Tub](/things-to-do/turkish-bbq-with-swimming-pool-and-hot-tub.a52125912.activity-details)[Hertfordshire: River Stort Paddleboarding Adventure](/things-to-do/hertfordshire-river-stort-paddleboarding-adventure.a51958396.activity-details)[Hertfordshire: Canoe tour of the River Stort](/things-to-do/hertfordshire-canoe-tour-of-the-river-stort.a51948597.activity-details) | ## What to do in Hoddesdon --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Hoddesdon ![Across the village green from the east at Matching Green, Essex, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4649/a93a71d0-213d-4eec-8e43-86f0a62e568a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Acabashi](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Acabashi) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Harlow ![Another section of the canal in Hertford town. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4657/1040bd9f-b43f-42c6-a1c3-d76e731e6abe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hertford ![Waltham Abbey featuring a city, street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10302/25bbc455-94fa-44b6-a94d-7b68c32d94ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waltham Abbey ![River Lea Navigation, Turnford Marsh Taken just south of King's Weir facing south.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182472/240666ab-52ed-41d6-ba92-91b2b41de4d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [David Kemp](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4217) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Broxbourne ![Wild sunflower field along the River Stort. Beautiful walking route just outside of London](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634839074854/c622e22e-e9f5-4da1-a7ac-8e34d95fe78f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Roydon ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hoddesdon worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Hoddesdon? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Hoddesdon? ### Is three days enough to stay in Hoddesdon? ### What are some activities to do in Hoddesdon with kids? > - [Turkish BBQ with Swimming Pool and Hot Tub](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/turkish-bbq-with-swimming-pool-and-hot-tub.a52125912.activity-details) > - [Hertfordshire: River Stort Paddleboarding Adventure](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hertfordshire-river-stort-paddleboarding-adventure.a51958396.activity-details) > - [Hertfordshire: Canoe tour of the River Stort](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hertfordshire-canoe-tour-of-the-river-stort.a51948597.activity-details) ### What to do in Hoddesdon for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Hoddesdon? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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