Poet's Corner Area Guide
A locals' guide to Poet's Corner
Where do Poet's Corner locals go?
The Station House
A little gem located in the heart of Acton in Poet's Corner and a lovely place to go for a bite to eat - great selection of food and very tasty. The Sunday lunch is AMAZING! Really nice paved garden out front with lots of plants and they let dogs in too!Read more
The Aeronaut
Arguably one of Ealing borough's most unique venues. Circus themed, they have circus performances on Friday and Saturday evenings and they even have their own microbrewery onsite. Definitely one of the best beer gardens in London and a lively, fun place to go for a few drinks after a long week!Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
acton,
north acton,
east acton,
turnham green,
park royal,
gunnersbury,
ealing,
chiswick,
shepherds bush,
and north ealing
Did you know?
"The name Acton is derived from "farmstead by the oaks", as in Old English "Ac" meant "oak" and "tun" meant "farm"!"
From down below or way up high, you can really appreciate Chiswick's leafy, charming appeal that everyone loves.
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Tom Wright
With fantastic rail services from Acton, you can be in the heart of the West End in under 25 minutes!
Jas Dhaliwal
You can be in central London in only 15 minutes on the Central line from East Acton Underground Station.
Jonathan Daykin
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What locals say about Poet's Corner
Activities near Poet's Corner
The Three Little Pigs: Musical Storytelling Workshop
Help the Three Little Pigs on a daring adventure to escape the Big Bad Wolf! With song, dance and instrumental play, each huff and puff brings a new surprise. Expect laughter, learning and musical mischief!Read more
Reuben Goldmark Trio
BBC Young Jazz Musician Finalist and twice Dankworth Prize winner Reuben Goldmark brings his piano trio to Next Door Records 1, playing an intimate set of original contemporary jazz compositions. Expect lyrical melodies and hooks underpinned by high-tech grooves and polyrhythmic beats. Reuben is joined by up-and-coming bassist John Jones and drummer Jonah Evans. This music is dynamic and ever-evolving, refusing definition and challenging the performers to create music at their absolute limit. They will record their debut album in April 2025. Presented by Next Door Records. All agesRead more
Beginner's Cake Decorating Workshop
Ever dreamt of making your own beautiful cupcake creations? Well, now's your chance. In this two-hour beginner's cake decorating workshop you'll learn everything you need! Your expert host Xanthe will guide you through the process, from the most effective way to fill the piping bag to a number of different decorating styles. Master the classic swirl, rose swirl, iced gem and two tier, and leave with eight of your very own creations to take home. Get your tickets now for the Beginner's Cake Decorating Workshop in London!Read more
Middlesex Pride
Info Middlesex Pride takes place on Sunday the 2nd August 2026. Middlesex Pride is a community-led organisation celebrating the diverse LGBTQIA+ people of Middlesex. Our annual family-friendly, free, Pride event is the first of its kind, a centrepiece of a wider, year-round programme of works to make our communities visible, creating a safe space where we can be ourselves. We are building solidarity across communities here and showing that Middlesex is a place to be proud of. Theme To follow Parade No parade Festival To follow After party To followRead more
Headliners Chiswick
Headliners Comedy in Chiswick. See a variety of stand-up comedians.
Hunique Dance Ensemble Social Dance Night - Hungarian Folk Live Music And Dance
Step into the vibrant sounds and rhythms of Hungary and Transylvania on Saturday, 9th of May for our Social Dance Night. Please note: this event will be held at the Chiswick Catholic Centre, 2 Duke's Ave, Chiswick, London W4 2AE The evening will feature authentic live folk music from across the Carpathian Basin, followed by lively dance workshops, group dances, and plenty of social dancing right through to 11pm. Whether youre a returning dancer or someone curious about Hungarian traditions, eager to move your feet, or just simply looking for a warm and welcoming atmosphere, this event promises music, culture, and a welcoming community all in one night. DATE: 9th of May, Saturday, 7:00-11:00 pm VENUE: The Chiswick Catholic Centre, 2 Duke's Ave, Chiswick, London W4 2AE HOST: Hunique Dance Ensemble - Hungarian folk dance ensemble, London Our event may feature a dance workshop and as we have updated information this will be mentioned in the event's facebook page. For all up to date information and changes please refer to the event page. BAR: A bar is operating at the venue. Hungarian drinks available. Beer, wine, schnapps (plinka) soft drinks, water and snacks are on sale. Please respect the house rules and do not bring your own booze. Online tickets are available until midnight on the day before the event. HUNIQUE DANCE: The organising team behind the scenesHunique Dance Ensemble is a group of passionate Hungarian folk dancers and musicians who are dedicated to preserving and promoting Hungarian folk culture in the UK. We perform at various events throughout the year, and we are always looking for new members. If you are interested in learning more about the ensemble, please visit our website or contact us via social media.For more information please check out the events section on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hunique.danceRead more
Anthony Horowitz
A DEADLY EPISODE 'Easily the greatest of our living crime writers Sunday Times Join the bestselling author for an evening of crime as he discusses a life in writing and the latest in his bestselling series featuring Inspector Hawthorne. A Deadly Episode finds Hawthorne visiting a film set only to find himself investigating the murder of the actor who plays him in the dramatisation of previous Hawthorne/Horowitz novel The Word is Murder . Anthony Horowitz has written over 50 acclaimed novels including the Magpie Murders, Moonflower Murders , the Detective Hawthorne series and the hugely popular teen spy Alex Rider series. He is also responsible for creating and writing some of the UK's most loved and successful TV series, including Midsomer Murders and Foyle's War . In January 2022 he was awarded a CBE for his services to literature. In conversation withMark Lawson. First edition hardbacks of A Deadly Episode are available to purchase alongside your ticket, with the opportunity to have it personally signed by Anthony Horowitz after the event. Please make your selection while purchasing your ticket. Books will be ready for for collection at the venue. This event is supported bySt Benedict's School, Ealing [https://www.stbenedicts.org.uk] Event duration: 1 hourRead more
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