
Given its close proximity to London and the airport which bears its name, Stansted is fairly well-known. With many visitors passing here on their way to London, a fair few decide to stay in Stansted's hotel. There are many hotels in Stansted, which has also done much to stimulate the local economy and attract tourists. Why not come and visit Europe's largest toy museum, for instance, with over 80,000 toys on display or use Stansted as your stepping stone into London.
Aside from a number of small and medium-sized craft companies, most companies in Stansted are in some way dependent on the airport. There are many low-cost carriers bringing tourists to Stansted's hotels such as Air Berlin, Germanwings, Easyjet or Sky Europe. The freight carrier FedEx also has a base here. As a result, many of the local inhabitants work at the airport or commute to nearby London. Some of the most renowned hotels in Stansted include the Hilton, Radisson SAS, the Express by Holiday Inn and the Great Hallingbury Manor.
