West London highlights
Food Scene
They specialise in food from the Puglia region in Italy, try the pizzas and Italian tapas!
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The Station House
Churchfield RoadThey specialise in food from the Puglia region in Italy, try the pizzas and Italian tapas!
Great gastro pub with a large dining area, live music on some nights so check if you want that or want a quiet night!
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The Rocket
11-13 Churchfield RdGreat gastro pub with a large dining area, live music on some nights so check if you want that or want a quiet night!
More of a walk from my place than the other recommendations but this is well worth it for a Sunday lunch. Very family and dog friendly, lots of board games and great food.
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The Bollo House
13 Bollo LnMore of a walk from my place than the other recommendations but this is well worth it for a Sunday lunch. Very family and dog friendly, lots of board games and great food.
Secluded, charming, hidden away pub that's great for food and drink. Has a log fire and lovely beer garden.
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The Swan
119 Acton LaneSecluded, charming, hidden away pub that's great for food and drink. Has a log fire and lovely beer garden.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic beer garden and great decor throughout, there's a live music venue attached with a circus theme. Good food and has its own micro brewery.
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The Aeronaut
264 High StFantastic beer garden and great decor throughout, there's a live music venue attached with a circus theme. Good food and has its own micro brewery.
Experts in wine and a cosy atmosphere inside. Have a chat with them and you'll soon be paired with your perfect bottle.
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Vindinista Wine Shop
74 Churchfield RdExperts in wine and a cosy atmosphere inside. Have a chat with them and you'll soon be paired with your perfect bottle.
Sightseeing
Not enough people seem to know about this place - it's the largest Hindu temple outside of India and is beautiful to look at outside and in. Free to look around, there is also a museum inside.
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Pramukh Swami RoadNot enough people seem to know about this place - it's the largest Hindu temple outside of India and is beautiful to look at outside and in. Free to look around, there is also a museum inside.
Parks & Nature
Kew Gardens is stunning and just two stops away on the overground from South Acton. I go there at least once a month and have done for the last ten years. There's always something new to find or a different exhibition they put on. Highlights are the Hive (use the wooden sticks to hear through vibrations), the treetop walkway and, for children, the badger sett. If you're staying here in November to January then Christmas at Kew is a stunning display of lights, music and a Christmas funfair.
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Kew Gardens station
Station ApproachKew Gardens is stunning and just two stops away on the overground from South Acton. I go there at least once a month and have done for the last ten years. There's always something new to find or a different exhibition they put on. Highlights are the Hive (use the wooden sticks to hear through vibrations), the treetop walkway and, for children, the badger sett. If you're staying here in November to January then Christmas at Kew is a stunning display of lights, music and a Christmas funfair.
Three stops away on the overground from South Acton, Richmond is a huge and beautiful park. You'll forget you're still in London. Great for walking, jogging, cycling or deer spotting!
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Richmond Park
Three stops away on the overground from South Acton, Richmond is a huge and beautiful park. You'll forget you're still in London. Great for walking, jogging, cycling or deer spotting!
Gunnersbury Park is near the end of a huge overhaul. They've renovated all the old buildings and turned one of them into a museum. Nice cafe, two large ponds, wooded areas and a walled garden. There are also huge sports fields and a sports centre being built. Great for walks, dog walking, cycling or sports.
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Gunnersbury Park station
Gunnersbury Park is near the end of a huge overhaul. They've renovated all the old buildings and turned one of them into a museum. Nice cafe, two large ponds, wooded areas and a walled garden. There are also huge sports fields and a sports centre being built. Great for walks, dog walking, cycling or sports.
Arts & Culture
Newly opened this has a variety of rooms showing the history of the local area, links to films and lots of fun for the family.
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Gunnersbury Park & Museum
Popes LaneNewly opened this has a variety of rooms showing the history of the local area, links to films and lots of fun for the family.
Shopping
Best place for wine and cheese I've come across. They're always very friendly and expert on their wines.
Park+Bridge
Best place for wine and cheese I've come across. They're always very friendly and expert on their wines.
Delicious bread and cakes, very close to the station.
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Laveli Bakery
104 Askew RdDelicious bread and cakes, very close to the station.
The Village Trading Store
29 Churchfield RdPerfect for gifts and small items, on Churchfield Road, near the station.
Great Turkish minimarket at the top of the road, good fresh fruit and veg as well as flat breads and olives.
Hakikat Food Centre London
102-104 High StGreat Turkish minimarket at the top of the road, good fresh fruit and veg as well as flat breads and olives.
Essentials
Big supermarket, has a good selection of fresh food including a deli, fishmongers, meet counter and freshly baked bread.
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Morrisons
127 High StBig supermarket, has a good selection of fresh food including a deli, fishmongers, meet counter and freshly baked bread.
This has moved to Bollo Bridge Road now, at the top of Palmerston Road. A bit closer to the house and a bigger store.
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Sainsbury's Local
917-921 Fulham Rd.This has moved to Bollo Bridge Road now, at the top of Palmerston Road. A bit closer to the house and a bigger store.