Ealing and surrounding areas Area Guide
A locals' guide to Ealing and surrounding areas
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What locals say about Ealing and surrounding areas
“I love Acton because it has a very friendly mixed community. The new leisure centre and swimming pool is great. A New John Lloyd gym and tennis club has just opened. There are great parks - Gunnesbury park is fabulous and Acton Park has tennis courts and a great children's play area. Transport links are excellent. The overground from Acton Central links up with the District, Jubilee and Bakerloo underground stations. Trains from Acton Central go from Richmond to Stratford through North London. Acton Main line station trains go from Heathrow to Paddington and will soon have the addition of the new Elizabeth line. Also there are 3 central line stations (East, West and North Acton), and Acton Town has the Piccadilly line station for direct trains to Heathrow airport. Churchfield Road has many cafes and restaurants. Indian, Greek, Japanese etc. There is a new Italian cafe and deli. There is also a new Italian restaurant on Acton high street which is good. The George and Dragon Pub is a bit of a hipster pub which brews its own beer and has live music. Acton is a stones throw again from Chiswick where there are many excellent restaurants. It is also 6 minutes by car to White City Westfield Shopping centre, with a newly opened John Lewis Department Store.”
Claire
“I love Acton because of its diverse communities and down-to-earth, vibrant atmosphere.”
John
“A peaceful part of London with great transport links to anywhere you need to go.”
Simon
Activities near Ealing and surrounding areas
Your First Poem Workshop with Narvir Singh
Your First Poem is a 75-minute poetry workshop for ages 812 that starts where all great writing starts: your own life. Through guided storytelling, free-flow writing and a final performance, every child will leave with a real poem made entirely from their own words. No experience needed. Just a story to tell. This event is free to attend, although booking is essential since there is a strict limit of 15 places for young poets. Parents and guardians do not need to book tickets or attend the workshop itself, but are required to remain onsite for the duration of the event. Narvir Singh is a West London-based artist and poet rooted in Southall, whose work has been exhibited at the BFI, Somerset House, and the Barbican, and acquired into the National Portrait Gallery's collection. A two-time UK Slam Poetry Finalist, he has toured nationally with the Poetry Takeaway, debuted at the biggest slam poetry event in North America, and served as a judge for the 2025 Ealing Book Festival Poetry Competition, a festival he has been part of since its very first year, now entering its third. He is the founder of Saffron Mic, a poetry and art Sikh & Punjabi showcase, and has run creative confidence programmes including Southall Summer Camp. His practice moves between photography, film and poetry, with a focus on emotional empowerment and our shared human experience.Read more
Ealing Book Festival Storytime for Young Readers
Dive into an afternoon of adventure, laughs, and brilliant books at this special author event, designed for children aged 6 to 9. Part of the Ealing Book Festival's programme for families and young readers, this event brings together a selection of talented local authors to share their stories, characters, and passion for books with some of the borough's most enthusiastic young readers. Children will hear a series of engaging readings brought to life by the authors themselves. Expect gripping plots, memorable characters, and stories that spark imagination, inspire creativity, and show just how exciting reading can be. A fantastic opportunity to discover new favourite books and authors and for children to see themselves as part of Ealings vibrant community of readers. Suitable for children aged 6 to 9 years old, accompanied by a parent or carer. This event is free to attend.Read more
Ealing Book Festival Storytime for Little Readers
Settle in for a morning of magic, imagination, and wonderful words at this special storytime session, designed especially for children aged 3 to 5. Part of the Ealing Book Festival's programme for families and young readers, this event brings together a selection of talented local authors to share their stories, characters, and love of books with the borough's youngest bookworms. Children will be treated to a series of short, lively readings brought to life by the authors themselves. Expect colourful picture books, loveable characters, and stories that spark curiosity, encourage kindness, and celebrate the joy of reading from the very earliest age. This is set to be the perfect introduction to the magic of live storytelling and a chance for children to see themselves as part of Ealings community of readers. Suitable for children aged 3 to 5 years old, accompanied by a parent or carer. This event is free to attend.Read more
The Love2sing Choir Summer Concert 2026
Ealing Choir Summer Concert Saturday 4th July 2025 Performance 2:30 pm (1hr) St Barnabas Church, Pitshanger Lane, W5 1Q5
John Robb
Edge Street Live presents a thrilling and dangerous evening with John Robb John Robb talks about a life in music, his best selling art of darkness book, being the first person to interview Nirvana, inventing the word britpop and adventures on the post punk frontline.Read more
The Wind In The Willows
The Wind In The Willows Written by Kenneth Grahame Produced by The Arts Centre, Hounslow Bring the whole family along for a joyful, music-filled romp through the riverbank and beyond with The Wind in the Willows, a fast-paced and flamboyant musical adaptation of The Wind in the Willows . This lively retelling bursts with personality, combining memorable songs, bold performances, and playful storytelling to bring Kenneth Grahames much-loved characters vividly to life. From the calm wisdom of Badger to the unstoppable enthusiasm of Mr Toad, every moment is packed with humour, warmth, and theatrical flair. Performed outdoors in the intimate setting of the Walled Garden at Boston Manor Park, the production invites audiences to sit back, laugh loudly, and be swept up in a classic tale told with energy and imagination. Ideal for families, school-age children, and anyone who loves a great musical adventure, The Wind in the Willows is the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon or evening. A celebration of friendship, freedom, and fun, this is open-air theatre at its most joyful - after all there is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. + Chairs are provided but we recommend to bring a pillow or blanket to maximise your comfort. + Bringing your own alcohol to the event is prohibited. There is a bar onsite that serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. + Please keep in mind that we are a nut-free venue. Snacks are available in the bar on site. + Please arrive at least 30 minutes early if possible so the show can commence on time.Read more
Bluebells grow in Whitechapel
A story written by Bethan Kate Tonkin & Mike Lloyd Five women wake in limbo, with no memory of who they are. As fragments of their past begin to surface, their lives, relationships and struggles are slowly revealed, both to them and to us. Only at the end do we learn their names. A powerful story of hope, pain, love and resilience, honouring five women who should be remembered for far more than the final moments of their lives. This is the story of the lives of the five women who were eventually murdered by Jack the Ripper.Read more
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