Banstead is close to London but protected by extensive Green belt, so Banstead has managed to retain its rustic village charm. Denham Village survives as a peaceful and unspoiled area of historic buildings. London Colney is a large village sited on the old coaching route between London and St, Albans. The village has a thriving historic centre with a hypermarket to the south. Colney Heath is recognised as environmentally important for the heath is a wetland habitat and home to many shrubland and aquatic animals.
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Distances by road will be longer. Admiral Nelson was one of Britain's best-loved heroes, who fought valiantly for his country. A visit to the capital would be incomplete without going to this most famous of landmarks. Downing Street, with its famous black front door - the backdrop to many historical announcements, has been the official residence of Britain s Prime Minister since 1732. Standing proud in London s Jubilee Gardens, on the South Bank of the River Thames the British Airways London Eye, is a focal point of the Nation s celebration of the New Century.