Chiswick Area Guide
A locals' guide to Chiswick
Where do Chiswick locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
gunnersbury,
turnham green,
kew,
mortlake,
barnes,
acton,
brentford,
east sheen,
north sheen,
and hammersmith
Did you know?
"The greenhouse at Chiswick House formed the backdrop for the Beatles 1966 videos 'Paperback Writer' and 'Rain'."
Whatever cuisine you fancy, there's sure to be somewhere along Chiswick High Road that will hit the spot!
Jonathan Daykin
I love to sit on Turnham Green in my lunch break - it's right in the centre of Chiswick, yet it's so relaxing...
Tom Wright
Chiswick's handsome architecture is just one of the reasons why I love working in this area...
Jonathan Daykin
Explore Chiswick
What locals say about Chiswick
“I love Chiswick because it is like a village in the city. Plenty of great bars, restaurants and shops to keep you entertained and enough greenery to escape to. A perfect combination! ”
Katie
“I like Chiswick because it is chic and sophisticated.”
Michael
“I love the Thames - the towpath is sensational by Strand-on-the-Green - check out The City Barge pub, which even featured in the Beatles film Hard Day's Night! It's a fabulous pub with great food, but it's not such a hidden gem as it's rather popular when the sun is shining as you can eat right on the river outside, sitting on the wall with your legs dangling in the Thames...providing the tide is right!”
Kate
Activities near Chiswick
Twelfth Night
Join The Lord Chamberlains Men this summer, in their 21st year, for Shakespeares greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeares original company, they present this joyous play as he first saw it in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance. If music be the food of love play on! Orsino, Duke of Illyria, is desperately in love with Countess Olivia. But she, in mourning for her brother, has sworn off all men. Suddenly Viola, separated from her twin brother in a shipwreck and now disguised as a man, enters Orsinos court as his servant and turns everyones world upside down. Sent to woo Olivia on Orsinos behalf, Viola is stunned to find herself the object of Olivias affections and, as Olivia falls in love with Viola, so Viola falls in love with Orsino. Add Violas twin brother Sebastian into the mix and the scene is set! O time, thou must untangle this, not I. It is too hard a knot for me to untie. Romantic confusion, mistaken identity, infamous cross-gartered yellow stockings and riotous disorder abounds in Shakespeares hilarious and lyrical romantic comedy about love, its many and glorious facets, and the mess it can make of us all. Nothing that is so, is so. Bring a chair and a picnic and prepare to be entertained and transported. Book early to avoid missing out! Authenticity | Excellence | Magic Any enquiries please call 0208 852 5761 or email [email protected] more information about access tickets please visit tlcm.co.uk/carer-tickets [//www.tlcm.co.uk/carer-tickets]. The performance running time is approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes including a 15-minute interval. PLEASE NOTE: Patrons are required to bring a chair/blanket/something to sit on. Seating is NOT provided. Only assistance dogs are permitted at this performance. Doors open 1 hour before the event starts All tickets are non-refundable.Read more
Hungarian Folk Dance Hall - "Tnchz London"
Authentic Hungarian Folk Culture - Dance Hall - Live folk music - Socialising. Emphasizing authentic music and dance from various regions of historical Hungary. Live folk music is a crucial element, with bands playing traditional instruments and melodies. 'Tnchz' events serve as a social hub for the Hungarian dance lover community in London and anyone interested in folk culture. It's a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for people to connect, dance, and enjoy the music together. Dance workshops led by experienced instructors, where participants can learn traditional Hungarian folk dances. Following the workshops, there's ample time for social dancing, allowing everyone to practice and enjoy the dances. Hunique Dance Ensemble is a key organizer of tnchz events in London, dedicated to promoting and preserving Hungarian folk traditions. They host regular events at the Catholic Centre in Chiswick, London. The event will feature a live music by: dm Rmer: Violin Andrs Lovszi: Viola Jnos Kllai: Cimbalom (Hungarian hammered dulcimer) Gojko Alilovic: Double Bass This ensemble will provide authentic folk music, creating an immersive atmosphere for dancers and attendees. Dance Instruction and Participation: Dvid Gresa , an experienced dance instructor from Hunique Dance, will lead a workshop focusing on the distinctive dances of the Bodrogkz region. Following the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in social dancing, fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange. A bar will be open throughout the event, offering a selection of Hungarian refreshing drinks and snacks for purchase. Evnet supported by Hungarian Culture and Heritage Society. UK registered charity.Read more
Summer Soul and Charity Boogie Night
In aid of 'Kidasha' and 'Bliss' Neville and Ian present an evening of the best LIVE soul funk and disco music from the late 70's and early. 25% of the profits will be divided equally between our chosen Charities.. Chic, Earth Wind and Fire and so many more of the best tunes will be featured by the internationally acclaimed 'Funking Souled Out' band. There will be a well stocked bar including some fine wines and locally made food to buy like Athena's Hummus, Steph's amazing veggie Parmigiana and hot dogs from Wyndham House Butchers. Oh and a very special Gelato cart. There is seating for 100 people, and you can reserve private tables of eight or join shared tables. Doors open at 7pm on Saturday 31st May and the event ends at 10.30. 20 per head buys you event access or 35 per head makes you a VIP guest on an inclusive food and drink package. Full info is at: www.nevsnoticeboard.org [//www.nevsnoticeboard.org]Read more
Chiswick / Kew Rock Choir
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Chiswick?' then why not join your local Rock Choir. Your friendly local Chiswick choir is run by vocal coach Katy Seath. A local community choir first and foremost, we are also part of the national Rock Choir network, which provides unrivalled opportunities to sing live. Members of Rock Choir have had the chance to meet and sing in front of many celebrities and public figures, including Jude Law, Alan Titchmarsh and Sir Richard Branson at the UK's top venues including the Royal Albert Hall! We sing in Chiswick every week during term time. You can join the choir by going to rockchoir.com or you can also book a FREE singing taster session to try it beforehand. If you feel you're not ready to join a choir yet, why not check out our choir events page at rockchoir.com? There you can come along to see what we're all about - local people bringing the local Chiswick community together through something as simple as joining a choir. Here is a quote about our choir - 'I can only echo what people have said about Rock Choir. It's had such an impact on mine and other's lives. A fantastic outlet for singing feel-good songs, the ones we all enjoy to listen to - and the opportunity to be part of a group producing an amazing sound. I've made so many friends and had many fantastic experiences during my last 5 years with Rock Choir and look forward to many more!' - Emma (Rock Choir member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.Read more
Developing a Character - with Lin Sagovsky
What are the fundamental methods actors use in order to inhabit someone elses skin? In this workshop we look at both the inner and the outer being, and at the relationship between the two. How does inner feeling inform outer expression - and vice versa? (Some of our exploration will build upon the Status exercises covered in our previous workshops - but not to the disadvantage of newcomers.) We also explore the power of something we all did as children: observation, and copying. For this, I might ask participants to do a little homework beforehand. Go people-watching on public transport or in a public place, and (subtly) observe a strangers behaviour for a while. What traits do you notice? What kind of voice do they have? How do they walk, and move? And what guesses do you therefore make about who they are and what their life is like? In our workshop, we have a look at these individual characters, as reproduced by each participant - and experiment with creating a world in which some of them co-exist.Read more
A Celebration of Mozart
Join us for a spectacular evening of music in celebration ofWolfgang Amadeus Mozart with the Strauss Orchestra of London. Soloists: Milly Forrest - Soprano Julien Van Mellaerts - Baritone David Juritz - ViolinRead more
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About Chiswick
Chiswick is a large suburb of west London, and part of the London Borough of Hounslow. It is located on a meander of the River Thames, 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Charing Cross. It was historically an ancient parish in the county of Middlesex, with an agrarian and fishing economy. Having good communications with London from an early time the area became a popular country retreat, and as part of the suburban growth of London in the late 19th and early 20th centuries the population of Chiswick significantly expanded. With neighbouring Brentford, it became a municipal borough in 1932 and has formed part of Greater London since 1965.
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