Acton Area Guide
A locals' guide to Acton
Where do Acton locals go?
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
Acton Market
Run every week Weds/Thurs/Fri/Sat by local charity and social enterprise Action West London. This is an exciting market with a real community feel, reflecting Acton's diverse communities. Stalls are available to rent daily and currently include ethnic street foods, fresh fish, fashion, jewellery and bargain stalls .Read more
Wormwood Scrubs Park
At the weekend it's like a little slice of the USA here in the UK! Amazing little league games played by loads of people and great food trucks selling hot dogs, pulled pork etc. A little bit of alternative relaxation in this busy bustling city of ours!Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
north acton,
east acton,
turnham green,
gunnersbury,
chiswick,
ealing,
park royal,
south ealing,
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"!"
The revival of Acton as an investment hot spot shows no sign of abating...
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You can be in central London in only 15 minutes on the Central line from East Acton Underground Station.
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Explore Acton
What locals say about Acton
“I love Acton because it has a very friendly mixed community. The new leisure centre and swimming pool is great. A New John Lloyd gym and tennis club has just opened. There are great parks - Gunnesbury park is fabulous and Acton Park has tennis courts and a great children's play area. Transport links are excellent. The overground from Acton Central links up with the District, Jubilee and Bakerloo underground stations. Trains from Acton Central go from Richmond to Stratford through North London. Acton Main line station trains go from Heathrow to Paddington and will soon have the addition of the new Elizabeth line. Also there are 3 central line stations (East, West and North Acton), and Acton Town has the Piccadilly line station for direct trains to Heathrow airport. Churchfield Road has many cafes and restaurants. Indian, Greek, Japanese etc. There is a new Italian cafe and deli. There is also a new Italian restaurant on Acton high street which is good. The George and Dragon Pub is a bit of a hipster pub which brews its own beer and has live music. Acton is a stones throw again from Chiswick where there are many excellent restaurants. It is also 6 minutes by car to White City Westfield Shopping centre, with a newly opened John Lewis Department Store.”
Claire
“I love Acton because of its diverse communities and down-to-earth, vibrant atmosphere.”
John
“Acton is a friendly neighbourhood with a great family feel. Plenty of shops and exercise facilities to suit everyone!”
Katrin
Activities near Acton
Dean Friedman
The pop troubadour who thanked his lucky stars in the 70s is experiencing a revival.
Zanib Mian
Suitable for Years 2 - 5 Put on your detective hats, get out your magnifying glasses, and help twins Maysa and Musa Malik try to solve a mystery! Join World Book Day author Zanib Mian for the latest adventure from the hilarious Meet the Maliks series, where she'll share the inspiration behind her characters and her top tips for creating exciting stories of your own. www.zanibmian.com [http://www.zanibmian.com] Duration:One hour Booklist:Meet the Maliks - The Emerald Emergency Meet the Maliks series Part of the London Primary Schools Programme. For more information go towww.barneskidslitfest.org/schools [http://www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools]Read more
Laura Henry-Allain MBE
Suitable for Reception, Years 1 & 2 'We need to have a great big tidy up!' Maya and Marley live in their very own playground with Mum, Dad and pet goats Lou and Chou! But when the playground becomes overrun with litter, it's up to Maya and Marley to plan a tidy up! Will they be able to clear it all away by themselves? Come and join Maya and Marley on their Great Big Tidy Up as bestselling author Laura Henry-Allain MBE, creator of CBeebies series JoJo and Gran Gran, brings her adventurous new picture book to life, reminding us that caring for our world, and each other, makes everyone happier! www.laurahenryallain.com/about [https://www.laurahenryallain.com/about/] Duration:One Hour Booklist:Maya and Marley and the Great Big Tidy Up Part of the London Primary Schools Programme. For more information go towww.barneskidslitfest.org/schools [http://www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools]Read more
Tending
There are 400,000 nurses in the NHS today. This is their story. Tending is an award-winning play that shines a light on the day-to-day lives of NHS nurses. Following a critically-acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, it is now returning for a national tour. Based on over 70 interviews with nurses of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities, Tending immerses you in the experience of life on the ward. All the laughs and late-night coffees. The hilarity and the heartbreak. The patients you know you’ll remember, and the friendships you’ll never forget. At its core the play asks an essential question: when the system’s under pressure and lives are on the line, who takes time to care for the carers? Tending is a love letter to our National Health Service, created with the community who hold it up. Written by El Blackwood and directed by John Livesey.Read more
Dua Lipa
London pop singer-songwriter with a feminist agenda and two Brits.
Katya Balen
Suitable for Years 5 & 6 Join Katya Balen, the Carnegie Medal winning author of October, October, for an interactive storytelling adventure whether it be rafting trips through rocky seas, exploring and forging dens on a small deserted island, or rescuing a family of puffins from a night-time storm. In this event, Katya shares her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her books and how you can build an exciting story from the everyday world around you. www.katyabalen.com [https://www.katyabalen.com/] Duration:One hour Booklist: Ghostlines October, October Part of the London Primary Schools Programme. For more information go to www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools [https://www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/]Read more
Samba Bottomless Brunch
Love Peruvian cuisine? Can't get enough of Japanese food? Then this immersive, gastronomic experience is for you! Delight your tastebuds and enjoy the best of both worlds, with the finest dishes from both Peru and Japan, including slow-cooked beef rib, ceviche, uramaki sushi, and much more. Wash down all that deliciousness with ninety minutes of mouthwatering drinks, while you boogie to the grooviest tunes and enjoy performances from an incredible live samba show. If you want to enjoy your weekend in the relaxed, upbeat ambience of Ayllu, get your tickets now for Bottomless Asian-Fusion Dishes & Free-Flowing Drinks in London!Read more
About Acton
Acton is a district of west London, located in the London Borough of Ealing. Acton means "oak farm" or "farm by oak trees", and is derived from the Anglo-Saxon 'ac' (oak) and 'tun' (farm). Originally an ancient village (mentioned in the Domesday Book), as London expanded, Acton became absorbed into the city. Nowadays, Acton lies predominantly in the London Borough of Ealing, although some of East Acton lies within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, and a small portion of South Acton within the London Borough of Hounslow. Acton is home to more railway stations than any other area of London; seven stations in the locality feature Acton in their name. Central Acton lies on the former main road between London and Oxford (the Uxbridge Road) and several inns along it date back several centuries as stopping places for travellers. Nowadays, the principal route linking London and Oxford (the A40 dual carriageway) bypasses central Acton, but passes through North Acton.
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