W12 Area Guide
A locals' guide to W12
Where do W12 locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
shepherds bush,
east acton,
ladbroke grove,
holland park,
hammersmith,
notting hill,
westbourne park,
kensal green,
turnham green,
and west kensington
Did you know?
"For the 1908 Olympic Games, a stadium was built at White City that was the largest in the world at the time - seating for 68000 and over 30,000 standing. It was demolished in 1985, and now the site holds the Westfield shopping centre."
Open Monday - Saturday, Shepherd's Bush Market is a hive of activity between Uxbridge Road and Goldhawk Road.
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Mark Nockles
The O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire was originally an Edwardian music hall and is now a popular venue for music artists.
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Mark Nockles
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 W12
“I love the area as there is always something going on, great transport to get to all my favourite places in town and of course Westfields!!! what more could a girl want!”
alison
“It's really cool being close to the shops, cinema, good restaurants, great tube and bus links and of course Westfields is right beside us.”
Lauren
“This is a lovely area with plenty of parks nearby and interesting places to visit. Being close to a couple of football clubs and great pubs is an added advantage. A great place to live.”
Fred
Activities near W12
Betty Boo
Betty Boo is a Hip Hop pioneer and 90’s icon, as well as a a multi-platinum selling, Brit- and Ivor Novello- Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer from West London. In 1987, a chance meeting in McDonald's on Shepherd’s Bush Green with Public Enemy after the Def Jam show at Hammersmith, led to her supporting the band on their tour in the US with her Hip Hop trio She Rockers. In 1989 she featured as featured vocalist on The Beatmasters’ Top 10 single - Hey DJ/I Can't Dance (To That Music You're Playing) Her first solo single, Doin’ The Do, was released the following year and heralded Betty Boo as a phenomenon in her own right. Doin’ The Do and the follow-up Where Are You Baby? were both top 10 singles. They were written and demoed by Betty Boo in her bedroom using basic sampling gear - a process she would return to in recent years.Read more
Snow Strippers
Snow Strippers is a duo made up of members Tatiana Schwaninger and Graham Perez. They met in Florida in 2018 and began making music together towards the end of 2021, forming the band Snow Strippers. Graham had been producing music for years, while Tati had no previous experience making music before. They make electronic music that they want to listen to. They do all of their creative, visuals and merch independently. They run the band along with their label, Nice Bass Bro. Their third full length project, April Mixtape 3, dropped May 2023 on Surf Gang Records. This is an 18+ event .Read more
Conya Doss
Queen of Indie Soul Conya Doss live in concert with guest Anthony David set to make this an exquisite evening Presented by Soulgigs. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Mark Lasis Quintet
Jazz-fusion accordionist and composer Mark Lasis brings his quintet to Next Door Records for the first time! Mark is a young London-based accordionist whose music combines elements of jazz, funk and rock among other styles. His innovative sound, combining unique instrumentation and mature original compositions has garnered him recognition as one of the most promising emerging jazz artists in London. He has already performed at Off the Cuff, Camden Club, Temple of Art and Music and at the iconic Hootananny Brixton, as well as sold-out headline shows at The Bullingdon (Oxford), Vineyard Jazz Club Canary Wharf, Bloc Glasgow and O2 Academy Oxford. Featuring some of London’s best up-and-coming young jazz musicians, this is not a gig to miss. Presented by Next Door Records. This is an 16+ eventRead more
Trevor Horn
The English recorder producer and former member of The Buggles, Yes and Art of Noise peforms with his own band.
Amble
Hailing from the midlands and west of Ireland, the trio take inspiration from artists such as John Prine, Paolo Nutini, Ye Vagabonds, Talos, as well as others, and despite being in their infancy, they have already gained a strong core following from playing intimate live gigs.Read more
Stereo Mc's True To Life Tour
Academy Events Presents : Stereo MC's True to Life Tour Security - Bag Policy Large bags - including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it’s preferable you don’t - please make sure it’s small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15cm Presented by Academy Events. Balcony 8+ (U14s accomp by an adult), standing 14+Read more
About W12
W12 is the postcode district in West London incorporating the areas of Shepherds Bush, White City and is covered by the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority.
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