Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Harefield February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Harefield](https://expedia.ca/Harefield-Hotels.d6339880.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Harefield Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Harefield.d6339880.Car-Rental-Guide)[Harefield Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Harefield.d6339880.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Harefield ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Harefield Types of activities [Harefield travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Harefield.dx6339880) ![Grand Union Canal near South Harefield Taken from the London Loop/Colne Valley Trail footpath.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182681/90d62cda-243c-4596-940b-055381b6a6e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182681/90d62cda-243c-4596-940b-055381b6a6e1.jpg) 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)) ![Grand Union Canal near South Harefield Taken from the London Loop/Colne Valley Trail footpath.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182681/90d62cda-243c-4596-940b-055381b6a6e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182681/90d62cda-243c-4596-940b-055381b6a6e1.jpg) 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)) ![West Hyde The lake is a former gravel pit in the valley of the River Colne, now flooded and used for recreational purposes, such as sailing, fishing, and wildlife observation. A look at the 1940s Ordnance Survey map shows the land in the valley is undisturbed, so the gravel pits must have been excavated after the Second World War.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182681/328b13f3-aad8-4356-b946-db18f525abc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182681/328b13f3-aad8-4356-b946-db18f525abc7.jpg) by [Nigel Cox](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2798) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Canal with houses on Jacks Lane View from towpath bridge over the spillway from the canal to the River Colne. The houses have a frontage onto Jacks Lane, and gardens with moorings on the canal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182681/236465e9-6b94-4770-994c-edf72490903d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182681/236465e9-6b94-4770-994c-edf72490903d.jpg) by [David Hawgood](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/560) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![River Colne: Overspill weir from the Grand Union Canal. The Grand Union Canal is beyond the towpath footbridge on the red girder on the right. Water flows out of the canal, under the footbridge, and over the weir into the River Colne.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182681/1898f3f7-a0a9-4e99-817e-36af7252af1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182681/1898f3f7-a0a9-4e99-817e-36af7252af1c.jpg) by [Nigel Cox](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2798) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Harefield Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Harefield 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 Harefield 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 Harefield 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. #### Harefield 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 Harefield. 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 Harefield 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\. 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) ### 3\. 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) ### 4\. 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) ### 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\. 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) ### 7\. The British Museum With a collection of nearly 8 million artifacts gathered from every continent, it’s unlikely even the most seasoned museum-goer can absorb the British Museum in a single day. But don’t let the museum’s size deter you even if you only have a few hours. It’s well worth the visit. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/The-British-Museum-London-City-Centre.d501529.Vacation-Attraction) ![The British Museum featuring interior views as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501529/ff2f6acb-b00c-4e77-93a0-f1df7c75d94e.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) ## Recommended things to do in Harefield | Number of things to do | 63 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [The Ealing Beaver Project: A Self-Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/the-ealing-beaver-project-a-self-guided-walking-tour.a51500828.activity-details): CA $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer](/things-to-do/warner-bros-studio-tour-the-making-of-harry-potter-with-return-transfer.a169746.activity-details)[Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter from Central London](/things-to-do/warner-bros-studio-tour-the-making-of-harry-potter-from-central-london.a254128.activity-details)[Windsor Castle Admission Tickets](/things-to-do/windsor-castle-admission-tickets.a169694.activity-details)[Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach](/things-to-do/warner-bros-studio-tour-the-making-of-harry-potter-by-luxury-coach.a361800.activity-details)[Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Oxford Day Tour with Admission](/things-to-do/windsor-castle-stonehenge-oxford-day-tour-with-admission.a361770.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Windsor Castle Admission Tickets](/things-to-do/windsor-castle-admission-tickets.a169694.activity-details)[Plaza Premium Lounge at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) - T 2, 4 or 5 options](/things-to-do/plaza-premium-lounge-at-london-heathrow-airport-lhr-choice-of-terminal.a249740.activity-details)[Tour of Wembley Stadium in London](/things-to-do/wembley-stadium-tours.a1184180.activity-details)[The Ealing Beaver Project: A Self-Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/the-ealing-beaver-project-a-self-guided-walking-tour.a51500828.activity-details)[Tales & Ales \| Windsor & Eton Historical Pub Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/tales-ales-windsor-eton-historical-pub-guided-walking-tour.a50869530.activity-details) | | With kids | [Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer](/things-to-do/warner-bros-studio-tour-the-making-of-harry-potter-with-return-transfer.a169746.activity-details)[Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter from Central London](/things-to-do/warner-bros-studio-tour-the-making-of-harry-potter-from-central-london.a254128.activity-details)[Windsor Castle Admission Tickets](/things-to-do/windsor-castle-admission-tickets.a169694.activity-details)[Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach](/things-to-do/warner-bros-studio-tour-the-making-of-harry-potter-by-luxury-coach.a361800.activity-details)[Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Oxford Day Tour with Admission](/things-to-do/windsor-castle-stonehenge-oxford-day-tour-with-admission.a361770.activity-details) | ## What to do in Harefield --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Harefield ![Hyde Park featuring a city, a pond and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507738/88fc5c6c-a7fe-42e6-80b5-553b1af67c8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hyde Park Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances. [](https://expedia.ca/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.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?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Ben One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England. [](https://expedia.ca/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Vacation-Attraction) ![O2 Arena featuring modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057080/3fb098df-05b3-421d-bd35-556e8f55b7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### O2 Arena Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof. [](https://expedia.ca/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tower Bridge showing a river or creek, a bridge and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508419/106f34bf-dd00-4d7b-9a80-f2df121bb164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tower Bridge An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages. [](https://expedia.ca/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Vacation-Attraction) ![London Bridge featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508412/dfe45240-d764-4af7-9185-d1e6626ef6c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### London Bridge Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years. [](https://expedia.ca/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Vacation-Attraction) ![Buckingham Palace featuring château or palace, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501516/1ca68fa8-e704-457a-a623-78f4b4a7c154.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buckingham Palace Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all. [](https://expedia.ca/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Vacation-Attraction) ![Piccadilly Circus showing a city, signage and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/3f077463-3d78-472a-b72a-6dc001f49a62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piccadilly Circus Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure. [](https://expedia.ca/Piccadilly-Circus-London-City-Centre.d508415.Vacation-Attraction) ![The stadium in the sunset in london.; Shutterstock ID 2698953](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501565/113c1124-57df-429b-8d4f-22084e3e94a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wembley Stadium Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Wembley-Stadium-Wembley-Park.d501565.Vacation-Attraction) ![The British Museum featuring heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501529/64f72fec-2366-45f1-bf3e-e85aa5611acb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The British Museum Originally created as a “cabinet of curiosities,” Britain’s oldest museum has grown into a treasure house of humanity’s greatest achievements. [](https://expedia.ca/The-British-Museum-London-City-Centre.d501529.Vacation-Attraction) --- 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 Harefield ![Still within London, this lido is perfect for families. Man made beach around a lake, with a water park for children to run around in, a miniature railway, a cafe and ice cream palour...and a pub the other side of the water. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177958/abacec43-0362-41dc-b123-e4ba8360bee9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ruislip ![Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/279c373b-605c-42df-ac0a-c669673cf745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### London ![Narrowboat leaving Uxbridge Lock](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182681/e232e2fe-43f4-4e42-98e1-7325af3dc182.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Uxbridge ![Spotted these beautiful silk like poppies in my local park. Always in awe at the natural beauty to be found so close to home. #nature #natureatitsbest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144800/5a6400e1-d3d4-4626-929b-d29c8663eeac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Northwood ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Harefield worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Harefield? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Harefield? ### Is three days enough to stay in Harefield? ### What are some activities to do in Harefield with kids? > - [Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/warner-bros-studio-tour-the-making-of-harry-potter-with-return-transfer.a169746.activity-details) > - [Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter from Central London](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/warner-bros-studio-tour-the-making-of-harry-potter-from-central-london.a254128.activity-details) > - [Windsor Castle Admission Tickets](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/windsor-castle-admission-tickets.a169694.activity-details) > - [Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/warner-bros-studio-tour-the-making-of-harry-potter-by-luxury-coach.a361800.activity-details) > - [Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Oxford Day Tour with Admission](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/windsor-castle-stonehenge-oxford-day-tour-with-admission.a361770.activity-details) ### What to do in Harefield for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Harefield? ![](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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app