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CONTENTS Introducing Hounslow

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Places of Interest

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The Great Outdoors

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Local Food Markets

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Family Fun

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Map of Hounslow

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The Arts

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Annual Events

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Food & Drink

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Inside we will be highlighting a selection of the borough’s treasures – whether that’s offering you some of the best places to enjoy a delicious meal or a relaxing coffee, pinpointing a selection of family-friendly attractions and days out or showcasing Hounslow’s stunning, award-winning parks and open spaces.

The vibrant and diverse London borough of Hounslow stretches 23sqm from its edges of Heathrow in the west to Chiswick in the east. It is made up of 10 districts – two of which were the towns of Hounslow and Brentford while Isleworth, Osterley, Chiswick, Cranford, Heston, Bedfont, Feltham and Hanworth were originally villages in rural Middlesex.

Once considered a retreat from the bustling capital, it became home to many of the nobility who built stately

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homes such as Syon House and Boston Manor House and also to successful professionals who chose to make their homes in Chiswick and the villages beyond.

The make up of the borough as it is today came about in 1965 and last year Hounslow celebrated 50 years as part of Greater London. It’s a place that can boast its fair share of notable residents, both past and present.

English poet Alexander Pope lived near Fuller’s Brewery in Chiswick in the 1760s and the 19th century engineer Isambard Kingom Brunel lived in a house in Cranford while he worked on the Hanwell railway viaduct.

The artist Vincent Van Gogh moved to Isleworth when he taught at a local boys’ school and a blue plaque honouring the Dutch painter marks

WELCOME his home, which now sits opposite Isleworth leisure centre.

Naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough was born in Isleworth, actors Colin Firth and Hugh Grant have both lived in Chiswick, comedian Jimmy Carr hails from Hounslow and the late Tommy Cooper lived in Chiswick for more than 30 years.

Olympic gold medallist, the longdistance running star Mo Farah, lived in Hounslow for much of his childhood and his talent was first spotted as a pupil at Feltham Community College, while other sports stars with links to the area include Olympic rower James Cracknell and tennis player Tim Henman.

TV presenters Ant and Dec bought neighbouring properties in Chiswick and sports presenter Clare Balding has a home in the town.

The world of music also owes a debt of gratitude to the borough. The legendary Freddie Mercury and his Queen bandmate Brian May lived in Feltham, while The Who’s Pete Townsend and John Entwistle were both born in Chiswick. The town also lays claim as the birthplace of Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, while Genesis lead singer and drummer Phil Collins and singer Sophie Ellis-Bexter were born in Hounslow and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello attended secondary school in the borough.

So what is so special about Hounslow that inspires so much talent and success, entices so many people to want to live here and draws so many visitors every year?

Let’s take a closer look...

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The town of Hounslow has existed since the 13th century and today is perhaps the most multi-cultural part of the borough, with several temples and mosques alongside the area’s many churches.

The Sikh Gurdwara Sri Gru Singh Sabha in Alice Way, is open to all, but all visitors must remove their shoes and cover their heads. A community kitchen provides delicious vegetarian lunches for visitors.

The Hindu Laxmi Narayan Temple, in Neville Close, is a modern place of worship and its open hall is elaborately decorated with Hindu gods and goddesses. A hub for community events, there is also the chance to sample vegetarian lunches.

Non-Muslims can enjoy ‘tea and tour’ open days at the Hounslow Jamia Masjid and Islamic Centre, in Wellington Road South. As well as the chance to learn the role of the mosque within the community, visitors can sample Halal food and see a selection of Islamic art and antiques.

A now well-known landmark in the town is the Hounslow War Memorial, unveiled

in 2014 during the 100th anniversary of the First World War, in the High Street.

Bell Square, at the western end of the High Street, is the town’s new permanent outdoor space, which is used by some of the world’s top street performers and is also used as an open space for religious and non-religious festivals and celebrations throughout the year.

On non-event days it is also home to a weekly street market that stretches along the High Street from Tuesdays to Sundays.

New paving, seating, lighting and trees in the High Street have rejuvenated this area in recent years and, in particular, the weekly Hounslow Global Food Market, which takes place Tuesdays to Saturdays offering visitors a wide range of international cuisine from more than 20 different culinary stalls.

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BRENTFORD

Brentford grew up as a market town where the River Brent meets the Thames and is a town steeped in Tudor and Jacobean history – and well worth a visit.

Among its many jewels is Boston Manor House, a Jacobean manor house dating back to 1623. The three-storey building is set in parkland featuring a lake and ancient cedar trees. The 17th century state rooms can be visited at weekends between April and October free of charge.

Also worth a visit is the London Museum of Steam and Water, in Kew Bridge Road.

Easily visible by its tall brick tower, it is based in a Victorian water pumping station and gives a fascinating insight into how Londoners got their drinking water. The museum – which boasts a triple expansion steam engine and the waterworks railway, which runs every weekend from Easter each year – is open daily all year round.

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If football’s your sport then tickets to a game at Brentford FC’s home ground, Griffin Park, is almost certainly a must for visitors. The club, nicknamed the Bees, began in Hounslow in 1889, and is often the first stop for tourists landing at Heathrow. The ground, which still has standing only terraces, has been its home for more than a century, but the Bees are due to be moving to a new 20,000-seater stadium in Lionel Road, near Kew Bridge, in the next few years.

Foodies will certainly relish a visit to the Brentford Sunday Market, a great source of high-quality, locally sourced foods including artisan breads, meats, seafood and cheeses. The market takes place in the square in front of the magistrates’ court between 10am and 2pm.

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ISLEWORTH

This small, Anglo-Saxon village has the Duke of Northumberland river flowing through it and overlooks the teardrop-shaped Isleworth Ait islet.

Its most impressive landmark is arguably Syon House which was built on the ruins of an abbey destroyed during Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries. After coming into the hands of the Percys, the dukes of Northumberland, Syon House has been the family’s London home for more than 400 years.

Its magnificent castle-like structure depicts its Georgian past and has been the location for many films as well as being a popular wedding venue. It sits within Syon Park, home to the Syon Park Garden Centre, which boasts one of the largest collections of English roses.

BEDFONT, FELTHAM & HANWORTH

These three neighbourhoods make up the west of the borough and it is one of the greenest parts of Greater London.

They boast three rivers, are part of the vast Hounslow Heath, Bedfont Lakes Country Park and Hanworth Park (see The Great Outdoors - page 19). The medieval St Mary the Virgin Church on the edge of the village

green in Bedfont is the borough’s oldest surviving church. Behind it is the grade II listed Pates Manor, the oldest house in the borough, with one of its wings dating back to 1496.

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CRANFORD & HESTON Cranford is bounded by Heathrow airport and the River Crane to the west and the M4 motorway to the north.

Most notable is Cranford Park and its mansion, one of the area’s largest properties. The house was demolished in 1945, but historical features such as its 18th century stables, cellars and river bridge can still be seen within this beautiful green space, now a public park.

Also worth a visit is the beautiful St Dunstan’s Church, dating back to the 15th century. The church’s oldest bell - cast in 1338 - is believed to have been rung on every occasion of national importance since being first chimed.

For centuries Heston, once a Saxon settlement, was a small agricultural village, but when the Great West Road was completed, the farming and market garden lands around the village were snapped up for industry and housing. Today it is a large, residential suburb of Hounslow.

Heston War Memorial

Hillingdon Trail, Cranford

Of particular historical interest is St Leonard’s Church, which dates from the 14th century, and the Heston War Memorial, which remembers local residents killed in battle during the last two world wars.

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OSTERLEY

An affluent district north of the Great West Road, Osterley was built on land that once belonged to the Osterley Park and House estate.

Built in the late Victorian and early 20th century era, Osterley expanded rapidly during the 1930s and is famed for its park and mansion. The original building on the site was an Elizabethan manor house built in 1570. Two centuries later and having fallen into disrepair, the house was bought by banker Francis Child as a country

retreat and he employed architect Robert Adam to build the red brick mansion with its white stone detailing and turrets that still stands today. Today both the house and the expansive park are managed by the National Trust, whose cafe and shop are housed in the surviving Elizabethan stables.

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CHISWICK

Once a residential village, Chiswick is now the most upmarket part of the borough.

At its heart is the bustling Chiswick High Street, an area crammed with modern and vintage furniture shops and gift and home accessory stores as well as an impressive array of cafes and restaurants, many of which have pavement seating giving the area a distinctly cosmopolitan feel.

The jewel in Chiswick’s crown has to be Chiswick House and Gardens, a glorious example of 18th century architecture in grounds considered to be the birthplace of the English landscape movement. The house was built in 1729 as a Roman-style Palladian villa, with its design drawn from ancient Italy. Among guests to stay at the

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house were Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and the German composer Handel, but despite such an eminent past, by 1892 Chiswick House was being used as a mental institution before it came back into the hands of the Ministry of Works in the 1950s for a muchneeded programme of restoration.

Another place of interest is Hogarth House, once the quiet country retreat of the famous English painter William Hogarth. Built in the 1700s the listed house was home to the Hogarth family for 15 years and the artist had a painting room at the bottom of the garden that he used until just days before

PLACES OF INTEREST Sticking with an alcoholic feel, gin lovers must not miss out on a visit to the Sipsmith Distillery in Cranbrook Road.

Tours and tastings are held regularly and can be booked online at www.sipsmith. com/tours

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he died. Many of his most famous works can be seen on display at the house and entry is free.

If antiques are your thing, then Chiswick is definitely the place for you. The Old Cinema, at 160 High Road, is like Doctor Who’s tardis, with rooms stuffed full of antique, vintage and retro furniture. And if you like the theatrics of an auction then a trip to Chiswick Auctions at 1 Colville Road, is a must. The venue hosts sales of furniture, fine art, antiques and collectables every Tuesday.

If it’s cuisine you are after, and you are in the area on a Sunday, then the weekly Chiswick Food Market is worth a stopoff. Here 25 top producers from around the country come to the market to sell their goods between 10am and 2pm at the Pavilion, in Market Drive, next to Dukes Meadows.

Staying on the food and drink theme, another popular landmark is the Fuller’s Griffin Brewery site in Chiswick Lane South. Beer has been brewed there since the days of Oliver Cromwell and today you can take a tour of the brewery to see how Fuller’s makes its beers, soak up a bit of history and enjoy a few samples at the end. For tour details and pricing visit www. fullers.co.uk/brewery

The Old Cinema

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS Hounslow’s parks and open spaces represent the highest percentage of green space, in relation to the borough’s size, of any London borough.

Several of its parks have been rated among the best in the UK and have been awarded Green Flag status - a national accolade that recognises and rewards quality and excellent facilities.

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GUNNERSBURY PARK Situated in the north of the borough, this park is recognised as one of the country’s most important and includes some of the top 10 per cent of historic buildings in England.

The estate features a Grade II-listed Regency mansion house - which since 1929 has been home to the Gunnersbury Park Museum - a smaller mansion, an 18th century temple, the Potomac fishing lake with its boathouse folly, an orangery and a castle-styled Gothic bathhouse. The museum showcases local history and

archaeology, costume and fine art but is closed until the summer of 2017 while major restoration work is completed.

The park itself includes playing fields, wooded areas, space for cycling and walks, children’s play areas and a cafe.

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SYON PARK This 200-acre park, boasting 600 years of garden history, borders the River Thames in the south and at its centre is Syon House, the London home of the Duke of Northumberland.

Syon Park

Its 100 acres of parkland was created in essence over 20 years by the renowned garden designer Capability Brown in the 18th century. Following an extensive programme of replanting over the past 15 years the number of tree species grown at Syon has risen to more than 400. The park also has a tidal meadow that is flooded twice a day at high tide.

HOUNSLOW HEATH If you are keen to escape the bustle of London, but time pressures do not allow a total escape to the country, then a visit to Hounslow Heath could be your best bet.

The heath is recognised as being a place of conservation excellence and is a wonderful place for enjoying the feel of the countryside in the middle of the city.

The 200-acre nature reserve comprises lowland heath, grassland, woodland, wetlands and wildflower meadows and offers visitors a large network of paths within a rugged setting.

Dragonfly statue, Hounslow Heath

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

HANWORTH PARK If you’re a fan of long walks, a keen jogger or cyclist, then this 165-acre nature conservation site ticks all the boxes.

Formerly a Royal park and palace used by Henry VIII the park is a popular community asset and features a children’s playground. The park is among several in the borough

to have been earmarked as a site for an exciting new outdoor gym project to improve physical activity opportunities for all.

BEDFONT LAKES COUNTRY PARK Another ideal place to escape it all is this award-winning park, a designated nature reserve to the west of the borough.

The 180 acre site features wildflower meadows, woodland and wetlands in an othewise heavily urbanised part of the capital.

As well as being home to a wide array of wildlife there are almost 400 species of plants at Bedfont Lakes, as well as a children’s play area which opened last year.

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

CRANE PARK NATURE RESERVE A great haunt for lovers of wildlife, this park straddles the boroughs of Hounslow and Richmond and is a mixture of woodland, scrub and reed beds.

The park takes its name from the River Crane that flows through it.

Once the site of Hounslow gunpower mills, it is home to thriving colonies of woodpeckers, kingfishers, marsh frogs and the rare water vole.

JERSEY GARDENS A visit to Osterley means a chance to spend time in these beautiful gardens created from a disused gravel pit by the local authority in the early 1930s.

These gardens were created in a bid to provide a place for public recreation at a time when the area was becoming more densely populated.

Highlights of the park are its unique alpine rock garden, a play area and tennis courts.

Jersey Gardens

For more information on other parks and open spaces in the borough visit www.hounslow.gov.uk.visithounslow 22

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LOCAL FOOD MARKETS

In Hounslow we are spoilt by the amount of green spaces around us, as well as by our local food markets in Isleworth, Brentford and Chiswick.

THE FOOD MARKET CHISWICK Tucked away between the River Thames and Chiswick House The Food Market Chiswick has grown from strength to strength since it was founded over 15 years ago, becoming an established part of the borough.

No matter what the weather every Sunday some of the finest stallholders in the country get together and sell their produce to local residents.

With such a vast selection of goodies ranging from cheese, milk and butter, cakes, olives and bread, meat, fish and organic fruit and vegetables where do you begin? In addition to all these lovely goods you can also sample a selection of international street food including Moroccan, Columbian, Spanish, Mexican and sushi. Most of

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the dishes are made on the stand in front of you and so can be adjusted to your taste and preference.

Unlike many other local markets, The Food Market Chiswick is run as a social enterprise, with all profits being invested back into Dukes Meadows, which over the years has created a beautiful riverside park, playground and paddling pool all within walking distance of the market.

BRENTFORD MARKET Brentford Market was established in 1306 and is one of the oldest markets in London. It is an established fine food market that mixes farmers’ and produce stalls with street food every Sunday from 10am – 2pm.

Brentford regulars are Muffin Man & Co and The Coffee Traveller. Fresh produce and fine food is supplied by stallholders such as Capo Caccia, Cheeky Food Co (a West Londonbased trader whose story started on markets and now stock Selfridges) &

Dee’s Pies. Brentford regulars also include, Maids of Honour, Ruben’s Bakehouse, Cheese In London, Limpopo Biltong, Marsh Farm, Cultiv8 London, The Olive Tree, Lovely Pasta, Celestial Cakes and Il Belice Valley.

ISLEWORTH RIVERSIDE ARTISAN & FARMERS MONTHLY MARKET Inspiring Isleworth, in conjunction with Isleworth Riverside Events hosts a monthly market on the Isleworth Riverside outside the London Apprentice, Church Street, every second Saturday of the month.

The market combines all the delights of a Farmers’ Market - including fresh fish, organic meats, organic fruit and vegetables, fresh bread & croissants - with an Artisan Market. This will include products such as - jewellery, children’s toys, glassware, linen, art work, bedding plants, fresh flowers, health care and much more. The

market provides a ‘café’ feel with visitors being able to pick up breakfast or lunch, be it a bacon sandwich or burger from the London Apprentice BBQ or a vegan burger, Mexican, Italian food or others treats such as South Street Café ice cream to enjoy with their cappuccino.

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FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Spending time with friends and family is so important, and Hounslow has a great variety of sports, leisure and family activities to choose from.

HANWORTH AIR PARK LEISURE CENTRE AND LIBRARY Run by the council in partnership with leisure company Fusion, these large, family-friendly multi-purpose leisure centres are at the heart of their local community.

Each centre has its own programme of activities, sports and gym equipment on offer as well as most also having their own pools for swimming fun and classes.

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There are also cafÊs, soft play fun for the children and crèches on site. Sports activities on offer at centres across the borough include badminton, trampolining, yoga, squash and Zumba classes.

Visit www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/ for more information about individual centres.

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HOUNSLOW URBAN FARM Get affectionate with an alpaca, pally with a peacock or pet one of five types of pig while in the heart of the city.

Spread over 29 acres, Hounslow Urban Farm is one of the capital’s largest community farms and is an important educational resource and leisure facility for all the family.

Many of the farm’s visitors are urban residents with little or no contact with a traditional farm environment or livestock but here there’s a chance for close contact and interaction

with a variety of animals in a safe environment. Animal handling and other activities are run every day, including owl flying displays and pony rides. The farm also offers a café serving a range of food and beverages and has a souvenir shop on site.

Find out more at www.hounslowurbanfarm.co.uk

HEATHROW PLAY GYM Let the little ones let off steam and burn some energy at this fantastic soft play centre and gym for pre-schoolers upwards.

Jumbo’s Gym Playframe has climbing frames, foam pits and trampolines, a climbing wall, bars and beams that’ll be sure to wear them out. There’s

also an interactive sensory room with a variety of activities including touch, sound and smell. All the details at www.heathrowgymnastics.org.uk

JUNGLE VIP Enjoy a ride on a slippery slide and swing on the monkey ropes at Jungle VIP (Versatile Indoor Play) in Hounslow.

The centre offers a wide range of jungle activities and soft play including a unique interactive games floor – the Eye Play. The main climbing soft play area is for two to 10-yearolds but there is also a zone for the under 2s. There are also parent-child

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interactive sessions and music on offer, including the chance to have breakfst with the centre’s own Mikey the Monkey mascot.

Check out opening times and full programme at www.jungle-vip.co.uk

FAMILY FUN

PICCOLO PLAY CENTRE Piccolo in Chiswick provides a safe, clean and friendly environment for little ones and their adult carers.

You can enjoy a bite to eat in the chilled out cafe area while youngsters enjoy playing with a large selection of toys, puzzles and games. There is also an

outside area with climbing frame and bouncy castle during the summer and a soft play zone. More information at www.piccoloplaycentre.co.uk

SNAKES AND LADDERS Following a £2m facelift the new look Snakes and Ladders in Syon Park, Brentford, offers children a huge imagination play area.

The area includes a massive three-tier playframe and a fantastic selection of slides and tunnels. There’s also a mini sports pitch, electric motorbikes, a

dedicated play zone for the under-3s and a café serving a full menu. For admission times and prices visit www.snakesandladders.co.uk

ADRENALIN RUSH LASER COMBAT Billed as full-on fun for anyone from seven to 70, this thrilla-minute activity uses laser taggers that ‘shoot’ totally safe infra-red beams.

Much like paintball it’s played outdoors as a team sport, but unlike its messy and often painful counterpart you don’t need a mask and it’s safe to say you’ll avoid the bruises! The purpose-built

Arush venue in Chiswick also features a unique-to-London mini tank driving course for anyone eight and over. For booking information and price guide visit www.arush.co.uk

Other family friendly leisure venues include: Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre, Isleworth Leisure Centre and Library, Heston Pools and Fitness, New Chiswick Pool, Osterley Sports and Athletics Centre, Southville Community Centre.

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THE ARTS HOUNSLOW ARTS CENTRE Situated in the Treaty Centre, in Hounslow, this lively multi-arts venue includes the 280-seater Paul Robeson Theatre, which hosts shows and workshops throughout the year and an independent cinema.

It is also home to the London Contemporary Performance Academy, which offers drama, street dance and

ballet classes to all ages. Visit www.hounslowartscentre.co.uk for full programme of events.

WATERMANS West London’s leading arts centre boasts an independent cinema, theatre, gallery showing exciting digital art as well as running a wide variety of creative workshops and courses.

The venue also runs a programme of events at Bell Square, an permanent outdoor arts space at the end of Hounslow High Street, that launched in 2014. Every other weekend from the start of spring until the end of the year visitors have a chance to see Photo (top): South Paw at Bell Square, May 2016 ®Vipul Sangoi

some of the best outdoor performers in the world for free – anything from circus to dance or acrobats.

Visit www.bellsquarelondon.com for details of performances.

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THE ARTS

THE TABARD THEATRE Opened in 1985 above the Tabard Pub, in Bath Road, a popular and historic local landmark this theatre hosts all kinds of live entertainment from classical adaptations to new musical works and contemporary revivals.

Over the years it has played a key role in the development of London Theatre, highly acclaimed for its professional work and extremely

popular within the community of west London. More information at www.tabardtheatre.co.uk

REDLEES ARTIST STUDIOS More than 30 artists and designers/makers hone their particular crafts in these converted Victorian stables in Redlees Park, in Isleworth.

Members’ work ranges from fine arts and photography to jewllery-making, glass, ceramics and metalwork.

Although not normally open to the public, there are twice-yearly open

studio events to which the public is invited to visit artists in their individual studio spaces and view selected work in the gallery. Find out more at www.redlees.org/REDLEES

LEMONGROVE GALLERY One of the UK’s leading independent galleries.

This stylish space in Chiswick High Road showcases an unrivalled selection of original paintings and stunning sculpture by some of the

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best known artists in the country as well as from further afield.

Find out who is exhibiting at www.thelemongrovegallery.co.uk

CAPULET GALLERY

The Capulet Gallery, also in Chiswick High Road, offers a wide selection of original paintings, limited edition prints and bronze and ceramic sculpture.

The venue represents an impressive selection of award-winning artists and holds several exhibitions and

events throughout the year. For details of opening times and displays visit www.capuletgallery.com

SOUTH STREET GALLERIES

This small community gallery overlooking the historic Lower Square in Isleworth, provides a platform for local artists and photographers to display their work.

Closely linked to the highly rated nearby South Street Coffee and Ice

Cream shop (see Food and Drink in Isleworth on page 56).

MUSICAL MUSEUM

This quirky museum close to Kew Bridge features one of the world’s foremost collections of self-playing musical instruments.

From the small musical box to the mighty Wurlitzer. Founded half a century ago by the late Frank Holland, it began as a private collection but has grown steadily and now enjoys a national and international reputation as one of the finest and most

important collections of its kind in the world. As well as the collection there is a year-round programme of films, concerts, exhibitions and dances on offer. Discover what’s on at www.musicalmuseum.co.uk

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All the fun takes place on the very edge of the borough on Acton Green Common, opposite Turnham Green Tube station where visitors can

enjoy live music, crafts, stalls, and competitions to raise money for local charities.

EAT CHISWICK Launched in 2015 to great acclaim, this week is a must for foodies!

Drawing on Chiswick’s rich history of great places to dine, the week-long celebration gives a platform to all of the town’s eateries who showcase special menus and creations. There are walking tours of the local pubs and bars, tours for coffee and sweet treats, and a street market in Chiswick High Road.

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BRENTFORD FESTIVAL Since 2005 the one-day festival has attracted thousands of visitors every year to Blondin Park on the first Sunday of September.

Now a major community event in the borough’s calendar the event includes live performances, a dog

show, games and competitions, all the fun of the fair and the usual festival cuisine and refreshments.

LONDON MELA The day-long London Mela takes over Gunnersbury Park during August and is Europe’s biggest outdoor South Asian festival.

Attracting crowds of up to 80,000 people each year the festival – supported by the Mayor of London and hosted by the London boroughs of Hounslow and Ealing – features

an exciting mix of live music, theatre, dance and visual arts alongside a vast selection of tasty traditional food and drink.

CAMELLIA FESTIVAL Throughout the year Chiswick House Gardens hosts a number of special events.

Its Camellia Festival attracts visitors keen to enjoy what is believed to be the oldest collection of camellias under glass in the western world. The display – best seen during February

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and March – includes both rare and historically important camellias.

The venue also plays host to openair cinema screenings in August.

ANNUAL EVENTS

CHISWICK BOOK FESTIVAL Authors and readers share their love of books at this non-profit-making community event, which raises money for three reading-related charities and St Michael and All Angels, which hosts the festival.

Previous speakers at the festival have included Jacqueline Wilson, Antonia Fraser and Sir Max Hastings.

Events take place at various venues including Chiswick House, Chiswick library and the Tabard Theatre.

ENCHANTED WOODLAND Get into the festive spirit in the weeks leading up to Christmas each year in Syon Park where a trail of trees are lit up with different coloured lights to create the Enchanted Woodland.

A treat for adults and children alike, this magical experience transforms Photo (top): Syon Park Glass Conservatory illuminated in November

an ordinary woodland into a multicoloured spectacle.

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FOOD & DRINK

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY One thing is for sure, you will never go hungry or thirsty in Hounslow.

Food and drink is definitely an important part of the borough, with plenty of choice courtesy of its many and varied international cuisines – with Indian and Sri Lankan foods perhaps the most noted – but there is something to suit everyone’s palate as well as their pockets, with hundreds of

cafés, bars, bistros, takeaways and restaurants to choose from.

Picking the best is of course all a matter of taste, but we’ve put together a selection of some of our favourites to help you plan that perfect lunch date, afternoon tea or special celebratory meal.

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La Trompette

La Trompette is an awardwinning restaurant offering excellent, modern European cuisine served by friendly staff – think fine dining without the stuffiness or prices of some central London restaurants.

The venue was completely refurbished in 2013 and also offers the option of private dining. Find La Trompette in Devonshire Road, close to Turnham Green Tube station.

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FOOD & DRINK Hedone – another Michelin-starred ‘refreshingly unfussy’ restaurant – was recognised in 2015 as the 60 th best restaurant in the world. Its modern European menu stands out for using the best ingredients coupled with intelligent cooking. Hedone is located on Chiswick High Road.

Le Vacherin offers authentic, affordable French gastronomy in the heart of west London. Chef Malcolm John aims to provide diners with simple French dishes in an intimate setting, with menus updated regularly.

The a la carte option may be a little pricey for some, but with two or threecourse prix fixe menus also available, the restaurant in Chiswick’s South Parade, provides a Parisienne dining experience on a budget.

Le Vacherin

Annie’s Restaurant, tucked away by the river at Chiswick and Barnes, serves what it likes to call ‘Briterranean’ cuisine, taking its influences as much from comfort food as from fresh, Mediterranean flavours. Serving

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brasserie-style brunch, lunch and dinner every day, the restaurant prides itself on offering generous portions to hungry guests.

Charlotte’s W4 has just been named the Good Food Guide’s London restaurant of the year. Billing itself as a buzzing local hub Charlotte’s W4 in Turnham Green Terrace offers a diverse menu of flavoursome dishes using local seasonal ingredients and is open from 8am daily for diners fancying a delicious, lazy breakfast or brunch.

If pub dining is more up your street, then the George & Devonshire in Burlington Lane is unlikely to disappoint. Dating back to 1650, this grand old pub not only serves up a generous slice of history, but also a fine selection of fabulous food and drink in cosy, contemporary surroundings. As well as traditional and tasty home-cooked classics there are a selection of daily specials to tempt you.

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FOOD & DRINK The Roebuck in Chiswick High Road is a bright, modern gastropub with rustic tables, serving British cuisine and offering a popular budget lunch deal. Choose from a selection of small or large plates or a sharing platter if you’re with a group of friends enjoying a few drinks. The Roebuck’s garden is a must on a sunny day.

Rhythms and Brews is Chiswick’s first vinyl cafe next to Turnham Green.

The cafe has a stripped-back feel and as well as serving a great selection of coffees and teas and homemade cakes you can sit back and enjoy music from old vinyl records played on an old-fashioned record player.

For something else a little bit different, Chief Coffee, nestled in a quiet mews off Turnham Green Terrace, sits on the site of a Victorian bottling factory, now the home of the iconic furniture store Isokon Plus. As well as serving up speciality coffee in a relaxed and elegant environment, downstairs houses a great feature - a pinball lounge featuring some of the most exciting pinball machines from the late 1990s up to the present day.

Tamp Coffee’s mission is to source outstanding coffee and roast it to heavenly perfection. The number one choice for many a coffee afficionado in the area, the cafe in Devonshire Road also serves a selection of tapas and is

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a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike.

The Italian Job, just down the road, is Britain’s first Italian craft beer pub and offers a dozen micro beers in not just halves but also three-quarter pint measures. The beer on offer draws from Italy’s eclectic craft beer scene and can be complemented with a selection of Italian street food.

The George IV pub is widely considered to be one of Chiswick’s top pubs in the heart of the community and if you like a good laugh, it is also home to the Headliners Comedy Club on Friday and Saturday nights.

Since it opened as a comedy venue in 2002 the club has put on more than 1,000 shows featuring top names like Al Murray, Michael McIntyre and Sarah Millican.

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BRENTFORD If it is high quality food and drink you crave then Boki Coffee in Brentford’s Great West Quarter is definitely worth a visit. The shop’s design is comfortable yet cutting edge and has been shortlisted for restaurant and bar design awards. Its coffee is hand-prepared by the baristas and tea lovers are not overlooked as in many other establishments, with a good selection of traditional and fruit teas on the menu. Boki also serves delicious breakfasts, lunch and cakes and has a large, covered outdoor atrium, which is covered for year-round use.

Lan Bianca Marton’s chocolate shop and cafe at 9 London Road is an absolute must for chocaholics. Bianca opened her shop last year after successfully building a loyal following with a stall at Brentford’s Sunday market and now produces an even bigger range of flavours – including dairy and gluten-free chocolates.

The cafe at the back of the shop is a quiet haven to enjoy a brew and a slice of homemade cake – or maybe a delicious hot chocolate made using flakes of artisan chocolate.

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dishes bursting with flavour. As well as a tempting breakfast selection the restaurant specialises in an exciting array of burgers – including a crab special, mixing crab meat, minced beef and bacon with mango, crispy lettuce, mayo and crispy Parma ham - has a twice-weekly tapas night on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Verdict Bakery, located in the old court house in Brentford’s Market Place, offers visitors a laid-back dining experience with creative Verdict Bakery

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FOOD & DRINK The Weir, on the riverside, is the perfect place for a relaxing breakfast or brunch and a popular location for a delicious Sunday roast. Head chef Srdjan Kovijanic worked at The Ritz, Quaglinos and Langhan before settling at The Weir more than eight years ago.

Last year the gastropub also opened its own cocktail bar which uses the finest spirits and fresh ingredients to offer a unique selection of cocktails – from a classic Bloody Mary to a more unusual Roast Rosemary and Kiwi Mojito.

Another riverside favourite is Fuller’s One Over the Ait pub where great views and delicious seasonal dishes combine to give you the perfect dining experience. Just down the road from Kew Gardens in Kew Bridge Road, the venue takes traditional pub grub up a few notches offering intriguing twists on more conventional lunch and dinner favourites. There’s also live music there every Friday night.

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The beautiful red-brick Old Fire Station restaurant at 55 High Street, is a modern venue specialising in steaks, kebabs and seafood and a tempting array of other dishes, but is also a favourite haunt for those who just fancy a drink. There’s even a private bar – The Den – you can hire if you’re looking for an even more intimate evening with a group of friends or family.

The award-winning Pappadums – again boasting a delightful riverside location in Ferry Lane – serves authentic Indian cuisine and prides itself on the same preparation and presentation of food diners would expect to see at high-class restaurants back home in India.

Snacks at The Weir

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Fuller’s Griffin Brewery Brewery Tour and Tasting

Come and visit Fuller’s historic Griffin Brewery.

Our excellent tour guides will take you on a journey around the Brewery and explain brewing techniques of past and present.

You will then have the opportunity to taste our full range of beers.

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ISLEWORTH Syon Coffee House in St John’s Road bills itself as more of a ‘coffee home’ and is a cosy and relaxing place to enjoy a coffee, drink or food with friends or family. The cafe offers a great selection of coffees and Teapigs teas, cakes, salads and ciabattas.

Mann’s Beijing is a stylish yet intimate meeting place for luncheons, dinners, business and pleasure that has been serving customers authentic Peking and Thai food in Isleworth since the 1980s. The restaurant’s elegant interior was specially designed to produce a setting worthy of the high standard of its food and service.

The South Street Cafe in Lower Square, Old Isleworth, is arguably the place to go in the area for delicious artisan gelato – ice cream that’s made on the premises with fresh and wholesome ingredients. If you’re looking for something a little different than the traditional vanilla, strawberry or chocolate then look no further.

Among flavours concocted here in recent months there’s been bacon and maple, blue banana, beetroot, Parma violet, Earl Grey and shortbread and a selection of speciality Thai flavours, including Thai basil, sticky rice and coconut.

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Delicious ice-cream at South Street Cafe

The riverside Royal Oak pub in Worton Road, is just 10 minutes’ walk from Twickenham Stadium. Well known as a rugby pub, it offers special services on match days including an outside bar and barbecue and all the sporting action is shown on the big screen if you can’t get a ticket for the game. Food is all homemade and the pub prides itself on using local suppliers in the sourcing of ingredients for its traditional dishes.

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FOOD & DRINK The Cinnamon Lounge is a popular restaurant which has a relaxed and contemporary feel where diners can choose from a range of eclectic Indian dishes.

The restaurant’s set price Sunday buffet between 1pm and 4pm offers a range of starters, mains, breads, rices and desserts – ideal if you have trouble choosing from the normal menu!

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Lovers of all things Italian should head for Sizlers, in Shrewsbury Walk. This spacious Italian restaurant is just a stone’s throw from Twickenham Stadium making it a great place for a pre- or post-match bowl of delicious pasta or a pizza.

Located on the riverside near Syon Park, The London Apprentice is a perfect place to stop off before, during or after a stroll beside the Thames. If the weather’s good you can admire the view on the pub’s patio while enjoying a drink and a bite to eat.

The pub is also home to the Isleworth Boardgamers, who meet every Wednesday night from 7.30pm to play the latest strategy board games and are always keen to welcome new members.

HOUNSLOW Bansuri in Staines Road, specialises in south Indian cuisine, with lots of vegetarian options on the menu alongside classic curry favourites.

Its décor is bright and airy and the restaurant prides itself on its friendly service and great food.

At Mantra, in Bath Road, diners can expect an inventive Indian cuisine with

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the restaurant offering three dynamic spaces – a spacious crystal room for private dining, a lounge where cocktails and mocktails are served and perhaps most visually dramatic the mirrored glass house, where an impressive glass frontage floods the room with light.

Fridays and Saturdays there is also music from DJ Moni for those wanting to make more of a night of it.

FOOD & DRINK Old School Vegetarian Restaurant, in Hanworth Road, offers vegetarian diners a great menu, with a focus on real, organic produce. Forget nut roasts, here you can enjoy a selection of exciting and innovative meatfree dishes including their popular vegetarian burgers and kebabs – try the Don King, a vegan version of the doner kebab that mixes smoky and peppery strips with salad, garlic sauce and chilli sauce.

For those seeking traditional pub food The Three Magpies in Bath Road, comes highly recommended by many diners who rave about the venue’s tasty food and friendly service.

OSTERLEY The Osterley House Stables Cafe, situated in the old Tudor stable with its feeding troughs and cobblestones, serves up fresh, seasonal dishes, home-made cakes and cream teas as well as a selection of gluten-free and vegetarian options.

The Hare and Hound, in Wyke Green, has the feel of a real country pub as it is surrounded for the most part by fields, yet is just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Hounslow.

For a buzzy yet unintrusive atmosphere, Tiger Lily in Thornbury Road, is a small and stylish Eastern fusion eatery specialising in Thai-led food with a spicy Chinese twist.

Speciality dishes on the a la carte menu include grilled lamb with Thai spring herbs.

The pub has a stylish interior and offers a regularly changing menu of bespoke British cuisine and daily specials and mouth-watering homemade puddings.

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Hounslow Chamber of Commerce is the voice for 18,000 business in the expansive, successful and growing economic gem of west London that stretches from the Hammersmith foothills to the lakes and wildlife of Bedfont – from Chiswick and Isleworth on the river Thames to the commercial and export hub that is Heathrow.

A vibrant economic area that is home to nearly a third of a million people; many of whom own, manage or work in local small and medium sized-businesses, which are the engine room of our economy.

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This out&about Hounslow pocket guide is a great introduction to one of London’s hidden gems. Featuring: • Great days out at stately homes and heritage sites • Beautiful parks and riverfront locations with all sorts of festivals and entertainment on offer • Some of the best shopping, local markets, restaurants and pubs around • Information on the varied neighbourhoods that make up the London Borough of Hounslow

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