London/West

[[file:West London banner.jpg|1280px]] London city regions maps - West London - Location of the West London area in London

West London refers to the outer western suburbs of Greater London, a diverse area that ranges from the densely-populated but tree-lined streets of Chiswick, Acton and Ealing, through to the semi-rural western neighborhoods that lie between Heathrow Airport and Uxbridge. As you might expect from the outer reaches of a metropolis, much of West London is suburban 'commuter belt' territory. Even so, a great many centres located on or near West London's key transport links have much to offer both the traveller and casual visitor in the way of accommodation, food, sights and experiences. Tracing a meandering course on the area's southern edge is—of course—the River Thames and the focus of many local opportunities.

London/West Halal Explorer

Chiswick House 311 - Chiswick House

West London's popularity with travellers and short-to-mid-term residents (backpackers, working holiday makers, etc.) can be explained by a number of factors, not least its proximity to Heathrow Airport, London's largest airport, and the area's multiple, easy transport connections with the West End and Central London.

West London was once part of the county of Middlesex, which no longer exists for administrative purposes; Middlesex, however, is sometimes still used as part of the postal address for these areas - don't let this confuse you!

Boroughs

West London consists of numerous suburbs, villages and satellite towns. Several areas are particularly popular with travellers and backpackers on account of their attractions and their facilities and their many accommodation options.

West London consists of the following boroughs:

Ealing—the centrally-located Borough of Ealing includes the following areas:

Acton, an area popular with visiting Australians, New Zealanders and South Africans. Popular with travellers on account of its entertainment options, relatively affordable accommodation (short stay and rental) and excellent transport links with the rest of London and further afield (Acton has the largest number of Tube and train stations that have 'Acton' in their name). Although part of the London Borough of Ealing, Acton very much retains its own identity.
Ealing itself, popularly known as the "Queen of the Suburbs"
Southall, commonly called 'Little India', and a must-visit if you have the time to venture out of Central London. If you do only one thing when here, make sure you have a Curries in one of the many authentic Asian restaurants. However beware, it is notorious for all the general street crime, especially pick pocketing, and may seem run down to an outsider.

Hounslow—the borough includes the following areas:

Chiswick, a leafy, generally well-heeled neighborhood, known for its wide variety of quality shopping and food outlets.
Brentford, situated on the main transport links from Heathrow airport to central London, this is a mainly commercial area. The riverside area on the north bank of the Thames has a number of new housing developments and hotels.
Hounslow, a largely working class area with many of the residents employed at nearby Heathrow airport. Known for being the king of 99p shops in the whole of London, and a good place to find a deal in its large High Street. Has recently become home to a multitude of budget and mid-range hotel chains (Travel Lodge, Premier Inn and Best Western amongst others) trading on its proximity to Heathrow Airport and good transport links into Central London.

Hillingdon—this westernmost Borough of Greater London includes:

Uxbridge and the administrative centre of Hillingdon Borough. A vibrant area on the edge of London, good shopping experience and good transport links to the West End.
Hayes, industrial and housing areas with good access to the airport.
Ruislip, a residential area with a lido and extensive woodlands, including a national nature reserve.

Travel to London/West

By tube

EalingBroadway1 - Ealing Broadway rail and Underground station, since the time this picture was taken, this station has been modernised to facilitate the new Crossrail Line which will fully open in 2019

West London is well served by Tube connections from Central London:

Piccadilly Line (solid blue) - runs through Chiswick and then divides at Acton Town with branches to Heathrow and Uxbridge
District Line (solid green) - runs through Chiswick and then divides at Turnham Green with branches to Richmond and Ealing Broadway
Central Line (solid red) - divides at North Acton with branches to Ealing Broadway and West Ruislip
Metropolitan Line (solid purple) - runs through North London and then divides at Harrow on the Hill with one branch joining the Piccadilly Line to Uxbridge (where a station is served by both the Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines and the Metropolitan Line is normally the faster route to Central London)

By Rail

The following routes are useful for areas of West London not well served by the Tube.

Southwest Trains—from London Waterloo|Waterloo and Clapham Junction to Chiswick and Hounslow (Chiswick mainline train station is located several hundred metres south of the Great West Road and Chiswick High Road)
First Great Western—from London Paddington|Paddington to Ealing Broadway, Southall and Hayes
Heathrow Connect—from Heathrow Airport to Hayes, Southall and Ealing Broadway

Travel on a Bus in London/West

A number of key bus routes exist that can readily transport visitors to West London from the centre of town:

Route 27]—runs to and from Camden/Chalk Farm and Chiswick Business Park, via Baker Street, Paddington, Notting Hill, Olympia and Hammersmith (24 hour service)
Route 94]—runs to and from Piccadilly Circus and Acton Green, via Bayswater and Shepherd's Bush (24 hour service)

Night bus services to and from Central London are more restricted but incredibly useful once the Tube has closed for the night:

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N11]—runs to and from the City of London (Liverpool Street station) and Ealing Broadway Tube station, via the West End, Victoria, Chelsea, Fulham and Hammersmith

The Oxford to London bus service runs every 15 minutes and stops at Hillingdon tube station on the Piccadilly/Metropolitan line.

By road

The main routes through West London are:

the A4 and M4 Motorway linking London with the Lower Thames Valley, Bath, Bristol and South Wales
the A40 and M40 Motorway linking London with Oxford, Birmingham and the West Midlands

Buy a Flight ticket to and from London/West

Heathrow Airport is in West London, connecting from many international locations.

How to get around in London/West

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You will never be short of a pub in West London. Upmarket restaurants are also plentiful.

Acton

The Aeronaut | 264 Acton High St., W3 9BH 51.508478, -0.275189 walk north from Acton Town Tube station ☎ +44 20 8993-4242 Opening Hours: Monday - West noon-midnight, Thursday - Sunday noon-1AM, Friday Saturday noon-1:30AM Styled as a 'Pub, Brewery and Circus' and the Aeronaut has been turning the Acton pub experience upside down. It was rated "London's Best Pub" by Design My Night Awards in 2018. This theme pub is inspired by Acton-born turn-of-the-century pilot, George Lee Temple (the first Englishman to fly an aeroplane upside down). Features its own micro-brewery and a program of cabaret acrobats and circus performers.

Ealing

Pubs in the centre of Ealing tend to be lively and rather noisy.

The Drayton - Opposite West Ealing Station - Homely old fashioned pub.

The Haven Arms - Near Ealing Broadway Station - Homely old fashioned pub.

North Star - Near the tube station - Slightly more upmarket and stocks a wide variety of draught soft drinks.

Uxbridge

Uxbridge is home to a many fine eateries and public houses. Many pubs are located along historic Windsor Street.

Feltham

The Moon on the Plaza | 30 The Centre, High St, TW13 4AU 51.446348, -0.410068 in the town centre ☎ +44 20 8893 1293 Opening from Monday to Saturday 8AM Monday - midnight, Sunday 8AM Monday - 11PM A Wetherspoon's chain pub.

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Brentford

Historically (and perhaps unsurprisingly, given its roots as an industrial working-class area) Brentford has been known as a "drinker's town". Indeed, it was long reputed that in the Victorian terraces surrounding the football ground and there was "a pub on every corner". To an extent this is still true today, with a sizable number of small drinking establishments still eking out a living in the backstreets to the west of the Ealing Road. Most are perfectly friendly to outsiders, while maintaining a core clientele of local drinkers, primarily men.

For the visitor to Brentford seeking a more eclectic drinking culture, pubs such as the Magpie And Crown (on the High Street, opposite the Magistrates' Court) offers a fine selection of real ales and imported organic juice (including fruit organic juice on draught), while the Old Firestation (also on the High Street) appeals to a younger, more affluent crowd with its contemporary 'bar' vibe and award-winning cocktails. The Weir (on Market Place) offers waterside al fresco drinking in its attractive organic juice garden, while the Brewery Tap (to be found hidden at the end of Catherine Wheel Road - don't give up looking!) is a tiny two-room pub offering traditional food, live jazz and a highly quirky clientele to those with a desire to discover something of Brentford's true character.

Visitors might to note that pubs such as the Albany Arms and Beehive are most heavily patronised by local residents who might be less welcoming to outsiders than in the pubs noted above.

Beer-lovers with a taste for sampling local brews should note that many of Brentford's pubs are 'tied houses' (owned by the brewery rather than the landlord) serving Fuller's ales. Fuller's are a local brewers based in Chiswick (although serving a country-wide market for soft drinks such as London Pride), less than 2 miles along the Thames. Drinkers can thus be assured that their pint of Fuller's is, if nothing else, both local and fresh.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to London/West

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

With its proximity to Heathrow Airport, Uxbridge has some good hotels. Many independent pubs offering accommodation in the local area.

Caspian Hotel - 14 Haven Green, Ealing, W5 2UU Opposite Ealing Broadway Stn ☎ +44 20 8997-3524 +44 20 8998-8236 Doubles from £50 On the slightly cheaper end of the scale.

London Guest House - 167 Horn Ln, Ealing, W3 6PP ☎ +44 20 8993-6699 +44 20 8896-9012 Doubles from £55
Travelodge - Feltham very close to Feltham train station and the shops - Doubles from around £30
The Bridge Hotel - Western Ave, Greenford, UB6 8ST ☎ +44 20 8566-6246 +44 20 8566-6140 Doubles from £75
Best Western Chiswick Palace & Suites - 73 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick ☎ +44 20 8994-1712 +44 20 8742-2585 Doubles from £88

Clayton Hotel Chiswick - 626 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick ☎ +44 20 8996-5200 from £92 116 designer rooms.

Ramada Jarvis Hotel - Uxbridge Road, Ealing btwn Ealing Broadway and Ealing Common Stns - Doubles from £78 Upmarket hotel.

St. Giles Heathrow Hotel - Hounslow Road, Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 9AD 51.4493, -0.4071 very close to Feltham train station and the shops ☎ +44 20 8817 7000 from £45
Premier Inn - Premier Inn London Heathrow Airport Airport (Bath Road) Hotel - 15 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW6 2 AB 51.4802, -0.4246 from west - M4 Junction 4, south on M4 to A4 and then east to hotel; from east - M4 Junction 3 south on A312 (The Parkway) and then west on A4 to hotel ☎ +44 871 527 8508 Rooms from £50; parking is £10 per day This hotel is just outside the northeast perimeter of Heathrow Airport. It is a very well maintained facility with excellent service. A free shuttle runs from the hotel to Heathrow's terminals on a routine schedule. This hotel has a full-service restaurant, and a Costa coffee shop. Basic WiFi is free and an upgrade can be purchased.