W3 Area Guide
A locals' guide to W3
Where do W3 locals go?
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
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
Why not explore the nearby areas of
acton,
north acton,
gunnersbury,
turnham green,
ealing,
east acton,
south ealing,
park royal,
north ealing,
and chiswick
Did you know?
"Although set in Peckham, the Harlech Tower in South Acton was home to longstanding comedy Only Fools and Horses' Delboy and Rodney."
The revival of Acton as an investment hot spot shows no sign of abating...
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Alexi Earl
With fantastic rail services from Acton, you can be in the heart of the West End in under 25 minutes!
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Jas Dhaliwal
From well-known high street stores, to independent boutiques, Chiswick High Road has everything I need!
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Jonathan Daykin
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What locals say about W3
“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
“There is a great sense of community here with every amenity you could hope for. It is under rated and developing in a great way, with transport and small boutiques as opposed to big chain stores. It's close to some of London's great parks and has a roster of wonderful gesture pubs within easy distance. Great neighbourhood feel.”
Claire
“This is a leafy, area with fantastically big Edwardian houses, each with a slight difference to the neighbouring house. The houses have amazing architectural features both internally and externally. There is a really good community feel to the area. The transport links are really good, with a choose of Central, district and Piccadilly, I should never be late for work...but of course I am! love it! The area that is! Very happy to have stumbled across it.”
Miranda
“Green and very quiet residential streets, the area is favoured by artists and media, so I love most of my neighbours! The family size 3-4 bedroom properties are much bigger than in Chiswick and much more appealing in their Georgian style with warm yellow brickwork.”
Local resident
“Green and very quiet residential streets,the area is favoured by artists and media, so I love most of my neighbours! The family size 3-4 bedroom properties are much bigger than in Chiswick and much more appealing in their Georgian style with warm yellow brickwork.”
Local resident
Activities near W3
Acton Skate Club - Term 3
Roller Skating Fun in Acton – Join Us! Looking for a fun, exciting way to stay active? Join RollaDome All Skate and experience the thrill of roller skating in a friendly and supportive environment! No experience? No problem! Our sessions are perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their skills. Important: If you or your child has SEND, autism, or learning difficulties, please complete an additional form for 1-to-1 support. Dress Code: Wear joggers, leggings, or shorts—no jeans, skirts, or uniforms. Don’t forget a water bottle! Why Join? Learn to Skate – Whether you’re a first-timer or brushing up on skills, we’ll guide you! Affordable & Accessible – our sessions are budget-friendly! Fun for Everyone – A welcoming, inclusive space for all ages and abilities! Upgraded Lessons – Structured programs to help you skate with confidence!Read more
Industry Development Day
Refresh Your Young Performers Skills for the New Year! Is your young star preparing for upcoming auditions or castings? Give them the edge with our comprehensive Industry development day! Sunday 20th July 2025. ArtsEd, London Sign in - 9:45am Start - 10:00am Guardians return for Q&A 5:00 - 5:30pm Designed to enhance musical theatre and screen acting abilities, this program offers: Audition technique refresher workshops Professional headshot update Create a self-tape for their spotlight. Q&A session for parents and performers. Led by our exceptional team of industry professionals, this one-day intensive ensures your young performer is "Audition Ready". Young performers will be required to learn a monologue to bring along on the day and groups will be streamed on age. In order to achieve a polished, successful showreel performers must ensure their monologue is well learnt and casting appropriate (Some options will be sent out closer to the time to assist and these will be workshops and developed with the team on the day). Our development day is primarily targeted at those already exploring opportunities or represented by an agent as opposed to our industry experience days aimed at those seeking representation or taking their first steps into seeking professional opportunities. For questions please email: events@auditionready.co.ukRead more
The Government Inspector
The news that a government inspector is due to arrive in a small Russian town sends its bureaucrats into a panicked frenzy. A simple case of mistaken identity exposes the hypocrisy and corruption at the heart of the town in this biting moral satire.Read more
Music for the community with Poppy McGhee: In the Moment
Royal Academy of Music student and ambassador for the Benedetti Foundation, Poppy is a passionate supporter of music for all. She works with the Amber Trust, giving workshops and performing with the blind pianist Derek Paravicini. Sponsored by Pladis, Widening access to great live music at the Bedford Park Festival. In the Moment is an informal concert for all, performed by students from Royal Academy of Music, welcoming to those living with dementia, carers with young children. There is no charge for this event but retiring donations would be appreciated.Read more
Tai Chi
An introduction to Tai Chi
The Libertines
Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's outfit specialising in tales of the everyday rebellion and riotous indie-rock debauchery.
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 'Funkin' 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
About W3
W3 is the postcode district in West London incorporating the areas of Acton, East Acton, Park Royal, West Acton and is covered by the Ealing, Brent, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow local authorities.
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