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Did you know?

• The first Waitrose was in Acton. It opened in 1904 on 263 Acton Hill and was originally called "Waite, Rose and Taylor".
• That the clock in the foyer at the Shepherds Bush Empire is set at five minutes to five: the children's TV programme Crackerjack was filmed there and that's the time it aired on the 91Èȱ¬.

SHOPPING

Crabtree and Evelyn

Distinctly English, Crabtree and Evelyn create luxurious bath and body products using extracts, oils and essences of flowers, fruits and herbs. Despite the high quality and presentation of the products, Crabtree and Evelyn is incredibly affordable and the shop on Kensington Church Street is anything but chintzy.
ADDRESS: 6 Kensington Church Street, Kensington W8 4EPÌý TEL: 020 7937 9335Ìý OPEN: Mon-Wed 10.00am-6.00pm; Thurs 10.00am-7.00pm; Fri-Sat 10.00am-6.00pm; Sun 11.00am-5.00pm. Disabled access.

Dynasty Man

Almost-new menswear - we're talking DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. What makes Dynasty Man a real treat is the amazingly low prices. If it doesn't absolutely have to be 'this season', you can pick yourself up a real bargain.
ADDRESS: 12 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick W4 1QPÌý TEL: 020 8994 4450Ìý OPEN: Tues-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm; Sun 12.00pm-5pm. Disabled access.

Farmers and Fine Food Markets

A weekly produce market with fresh vegetables, homemade pies, chutneys and cakes straight from the producers.
ADDRESS: Dukes Meadows, Edensor Rd, Chiswick W4 2RXÌý TEL: Kathleen Healy 020 8742 2225Ìý OPEN: Sun 10.00am-2.00pm.Ìý
ADDRESS: Hammersmith and Fulham Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JUÌý OPEN: Thurs 11.00am-4.00pm.

Ginkgo Garden Centre

If you're lucky enough to own your own patch of green in this great concrete metropolis, you'll no doubt be looking for ways to adorn it for the coming summer months. Ginkgo Garden Centre caters for green-fingered needs with a wide selection of garden plants, herbs, flowers and furniture.
ADDRESS: Ravenscourt Avenue, Hammersmith W6 0SLÌý TEL: 020 8563 7112Ìý OPEN: Summer Mon-Fri 9.00am-8.00pm; Sat 9.00am-6pm; Sun 10.00am-6.00pm. Winter 9.00am-5.00pm. Disabled access.

Joy

Full of affordable unisex fashion, novelty books, banana shaped candles and a good range of bags – the entire shop is bright, colourful and entertaining.
ADDRESS: 393 King Street, Hammersmith W6 9NJÌý TEL: 020 8741 8183Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 11.00am-7.00pm; Sat 10.00am-7.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-5.00pm. No disabled access.

Molly M

For those of us who just can't stop buying new shoes, the shelves display an array of boots, leather kitten-heel sandals, flat slip-on Italian numbers and a good selection of bags.
ADDRESS: Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick W4 1RPÌý TEL: 020 8995 8318Ìý OPEN: Mon-Wed 10.00am-6.30pm; Thurs 10.00am-7.00pm; Fri 10.00am-6.30pm; Sat 10.00am-6.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-5.00pm. Disabled access.

Mortimer & Bennett

Mortimer and Bennett stock the delectable Hill Station ice-cream, whilst the counter is overflowing with French and British Farm cheeses and juicy olives. You can pick up some pasta, fresh bread, or olive oil, or outside you can find Italian vegetable seeds for your garden or some seasonal culinary herbs.
ADDRESS: 33 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick W4 1RGÌý TEL: 020 8995 4145Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 8.30am-6.30pm; Sat 8.30am-5.30pm. Disabled access.

Paul Smith Accessories

If you can't afford a full Paul Smith outfit, here you can pick a few vital lifestyle additions. From umbrellas to socks, perfumes to contemporary shoes, this is the perfect shop for the die-hard fashion follower.
ADDRESS: 120 Kensington Park Road, Kensington W11 2EPÌý TEL: 020 7229 8982Ìý OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10.30am-6.30pm; Fri-Sat 10.00am-6.30pm. Disabled access.

Shepherd’s Bush Market

Founded in 1914, this long, narrow market has over 200 stalls running alongside the railway arches. A colourful local marketplace, it caters widely to the local Irish and African-Caribbean communities. It's especially good for exotic fish, halal meats, and vegetables such as yam and plantain. Locals love the market for its cheap household items, cleaning goods, furnishings, and haberdashery. You'll also find unusual ethnic fabrics as well as the usual High Street fashions.
ADDRESS: between Uxbridge Rd and Goldhawk Rd W12 8DGÌý TEL: 020 8743 5089Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.00am-5.30am.

TK Maxx

Two packed floors of labels-for-less! There's plenty of parking in the Kings Mall Shopping Centre opposite.
ADDRESS: 57 King Street, Hammersmith W6 9HWÌý TEL: 020 8563 9200Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 10.00am-8.00pm; Sat 9.00am-7.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-6.00pm. Disabled access.

Urban Outfitters

This mini department store is full of contemporary house accessories, clothes, shoes and a music department that will ensure that you're not left wanting. They have brilliant sales, so keep your eyes peeled for a good bargain.
ADDRESS; 36-38 Kensington High Street, Kensington W8 4PFÌý TEL: 020 7761 1012
OPEN: Mon-Wed 10.00am-7.00pm; Thurs 10.00am-8.00pm; Fri-Sat 10.00am-7.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-6.00pm. Disabled access.

West 12 Shopping Centre

A major retail centre with shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and a 12 screen cinema. Expect your usual array of high street stores plus a few added, independent extras. There is also a Safeway supermarket.
ADDRESS: Shepherd’s Bush Green, Shepherd’s Bush W12 8PPÌý TEL: 020 8746 0038Ìý OPEN: Sun-Thurs 6.00am-12.30am; Fri-Sat 6.00am-2.30am. Disabled access and lift.

EATING OUT

Aroma

This Chinese buffet restaurant is a far cry from your local take-away. The buffet is split into various courses, with staff hurrying about to ensure that the stock is well preserved. If you fancy having your food cooked to order, check out the Tepanyaki bar, where you can watch chefs prepare your carefully selected ingredients.
ADDRESS: W12 Shopping Centre, 1st floor, Shepherds Bush W12 8PPÌý TEL: 020 8746 7625Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 12.00pm-3.15pm, 6.00pm-10.45pm; Sat 12.00pm-3.15pm, 5.30pm-10.45pm; Sun 12.00pm-3.45pm, 5.00-9.45. Disabled access and toilet.

Babylon @ The Roof Gardens

Babylon restaurant is an oasis in the sky found on the 7th Floor of the Roof Gardens, some 100ft above Kensington High Street. Diners can expect a delicious selection of modern British dishes served within this beautifully designed restaurant, which also has a terrace for alfresco dining. The Roof Gardens, on the 6th Floor, offer a beautiful environment of tropical plants, babbling brooks and exotic wildlife, which can be visited by Babylon diners on Thursday and Saturday nights when The Roof Gardens transforms into a Private Members' nightclub.
ADDRESS@ 99 Kensington High Street (Entrance on Derry Street) W8Ìý5SAÌý TEL: 020 7368 3993Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun Lunch 12.00pm-3.00pm; Mon-Sat Dinner 7.00pm-11.00pm. Disabled access.

Blah Blah Blah

This is an excellent vegetarian restaurant which serves up a great selection of interesting dishes in a small, relaxed environment. There is no license, which means that you can BYOB for a mere £1.25 corkage fee per person.
ADDRESS: 78 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush W12 8HAÌý TEL: 020 8746 1337Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 12.30pm-2.30pm, 7.00pm-11.00pm. Disabled access to the ground floor dinning area, but no disabled toilet.

The Bush Bar and Grill

The Bush Bar and Grill attracts big crowds to its open kitchen, fantastic cocktail collection and a smattering of outdoor tables in the courtyard.
ADDRESS: 45a Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush W12 8QPÌý TEL: 020 8746 2111Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 12.00pm-3.00pm, 5.30pm-11.30pm; Sun 11.30am-6.00pm. Disabled access and toilet.

The Coyote

Serving up some of the best North American food London has to offer, this little local is famous for its frozen Margeritas. If you fancy a quiet night, make sure you book a table at the back. If Chiswick seems too far to travel, why not try their new restaurant in Acton?
ADDRESS: 2 Fauconberg Road, Chiswick W4 3JYÌý TEL: 020 8742 8545Ìý
ADDRESS: 100- 102 Churchfield Road, Acton W3 6DHÌý TEL: 020 8992 6299Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 5.00pm-11.00pm; Sat 10.00am-11.00pm; Sun 10.00am-10.30pm. Disabled access and toilet.

Inside veggie restaurant The Gate

Foubert’s of London

A utopian paradise for those of you who have a sweet-tooth. With 24 flavours of Italian ice-cream, including classics such as pistachio and zabaglione, this is the perfect place to chill out with a treat. Ice-cream is also available for purchase by the litre or half litre – dangerous!
ADDRESS: 162 – 170 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick W4 1PRÌý TEL: 020 8994 5202Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun 8.00am-11.00pm. Disabled access.

The Gate

Hidden behind old brick walls, this is a great place to escape city life. There is a beautiful little courtyard dotted with climbing plants whilst the menu consists of freshly prepared, imaginative vegetarian cuisine.
ADDRESS: Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith W6 9QLÌý TEL: 020 8748 6932Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 12.00pm-3.00pm & 6.00pm-11.00pm; Sat 6.00pm-11.00pm. Limited disabled access; access to disabled toilets next door.

Rasputin

Choose the Russian dishes here and you can't go wrong. They have an extensive Vodka list to help get you in the mood and the service is always friendly and welcoming.
ADDRESS: 265, High Street, Acton W3 9BYÌý TEL: 020 8993 5802Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun 12.00pm-12.00am. Disabled access.

The River Café

Famed for the successful range of cookbooks it has spawned, the River Café is known Italian country cooking. Be warned though, it's pricey and you'll need to book well ahead.
ADDRESS: Thames Wharf, Rainville Rd, Hammersmith W6 9HAÌý TEL: 020 7386 4200Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 12.30pm-2.15pm & 7.00pm-9.00pm last orders (9.30 on Friday); Sat 12.30pm-2.30pm & 7.00pm-9.15pm last orders; Sun 12.00pm-3.00pm. Disabled access and toilets.

Sagar

The vegetarian menu demonstrates a fresh approach to the typical English take on Indian cuisine: strong Southern Indian influences shine in unusual dishes such as Rasa Vada (lentil doughnuts) and a wide selection of Dosa pancakes. There is a great take-away lunch box on offer at just £2.95, plus a lunch set menu (Mon-Fri) for only £4.95.
ADDRESS: 157 King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JTÌý TEL: 020 8741 8563Ìý OPEN: Mon-Thurs 12.00pm-2.45pm, 5.30pm-10.45pm; Fri 12.00pm-2.45pm, 5.30pm-11.30pm; Sat 12.00pm-11.30pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.45pm. No disabled access.

Thai Nice

Tasty Thai food and a friendly atmosphere mean that Thai Nice can get very busy at the weekends, so it's best to book ahead.
ADDRESS: 322, Uxbridge Road, Acton W3 9QPÌý TEL: 020 8992 2225Ìý OPEN: Lunch Thurs-Sun 12.00pm-3.00pm, Dinner Mon-Sun 6.00pm-11.00pm. Disabled access.

Zaika

Zaika is one in a long line of contemporary Indian restaurants to throw out the typical kitsch Indian decor. The menu adopts a strong fusion feel, with traditional Indian dishes taking on global influences. The dishes are served in 'polite' portions, thought larger portions are available on request. The staff are incredibly patient and attentive to menu and preparation queries.
ADDRES: 1 Kensington High Street, Kensington W8 5NPÌý TEL: 020 7795 6533Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 12.00pm-2.45pm, 6.00pm-10.45pm; Sat 6.00pm-10.45pm; Sun 12.00pm-2.45pm, 6.00pm-9.45pm. Disabled access.

BARS AND PUBS

The Anglesea Arms

A gastro pub with a mahogany panelled interior and relaxed atmosphere, its reputation for good beer started in the 1970's as one of the first free houses to sell real ale from independent breweries. That reputation is now complimented by the restaurant, which serves a wide choice of freshly prepared dishes.
ADDRESS: 35 Wingate Road, Hammersmith W6 0URÌý TEL: 020 8749 1291Ìý
OPEN: Pub Mon-Sat 11.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm.
Lunch: Mon-SatÌý12.30pm-3.00pm; Sun 12.30pm-3.30pm.
Dinner: Mon-Sat 7.00pm-10.30pm; Sun 7.00pm-9.30pm. Disabled access.

The Askew Arms

A great atmosphere and good music mesh nicely with comfy leather sofas and a softly lit patio garden. If you're feeling a bit peckish, try out their oven baked pizzas.
ADDRESS: 269 Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush W12 9RAÌý TEL: 020 8749 1857Ìý OPEN: Mon-Wed 12.00pm-11.00pm; Thurs 12.00pm-12.00am; Fri&Sat 12.00pm-1.00am; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Disabled access (small step) and toilet.

Blue Anchor

This riverside pub is one of the oldest Ale houses in London,Ìý first licensed in 1722. Gustave Holst also wrote his Hammersmith Suite here. The interior is very much in keeping with the boating theme and features a pewter bar.
ADDRESS: 13 Lower Mall, Hammersmith W6 9DJÌý TEL: 020 8748 5774Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 11.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Food: Mon-Fri 12.00pm-2.30pm & 6.00pm-8.30pm; Sat 12.00pm-4.00pm & 6.00pm-8.30pm; Sun 12.00pm-3.30pm & 6.00pm-8.30pm. Disabled access and toilet.

Outside Cuba Bar

The Churchfield

Set in a beautifully restored old railway station, this is a great place to relax with friends. The food is first class, with their organic burgers particularly popular. There's an upstairs dining area and loads of outdoor seating.
ADDRESS: Station Building, Churchfield Road, Acton W3 6BHÌý TEL: 020 8992 7110 OPEN: Bar Mon 5.00pm-11.00pm, Tues-Sun 12.00pm-11.00pm. Food Mon-Sun 7.00pm-11.00pm. Disabled access and toilets, but not for upstairs dining area.

Churchill Arms

The Churchill Arms is considered to be a classic in the neighbourhood, which is mostly down to the fact that all the fundamental elements are right. The beer is good, the Guinness rumoured to be some of the best in town and the food (Thai) is incredibly tasty.
ADDRESS: 119 Kensington Church Street, Kensington W8 7LNÌý TEL: 020 7727 4242Ìý OPEN: Pub Mon-Sat 11.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Restaurant 12.00pm-9.30pm; Sun 12.00pm-9.30pm. Disabled access.

Cuba Bar

This bar/restaurant is brightly decorated and serves a good selection of cocktails and tapas. If you fancy something a bit more substantial, the restaurant serves South American Spanish style food. They have regular live bands and dance shows and can even teach you how to Salsa for free!
ADDRESS: 11-13 Kensington High Street, Kensington W8 5NPÌý TEL: 020 7938 4137Ìý OPEN: Mon-Thurs 5.00pm-2.00am, Fri-Sat 12.00pm-2.00am; Sun 5.00pm-12.30am. Disabled access to ground floor only.

The Dove

A pretty riverside pub dating back to the seventeenth century and frequented by famous literary locals over the years, including Graham Greene and Ernest Hemingway. Serving great beer and excellent pub grub, it gets very busy at lunchtimes. With an open fire in winter, and a conservatory and terrace in summer, it's the perfect all-weather watering hole.
ADDRESS; 19 Upper Mall, Hammersmith W6 9TAÌý TEL: 020 8748 5405Ìý OPEN: Pub Mon-Sat 11.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Food Mon-Sat 12.00pm-2.15pm & 5.00pm-8.45pm; Sun 12.00pm-3.45pm. Disabled access.

Elephant & Castle

The Elephant & Castle is famed for its beautiful floral display adorning the outside of the building; however it is mostly popular for its selection of good food and beer. The atmosphere is always lively and small crowds often tumble out onto the street in the summer months.
ADDRESS: Holland St, Kensington W8 4LTÌý TEL: 020 7368 0901Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 11.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Disabled access.

George IV

A fairly traditional looking boozer, the George IV is located amongst a fashionable stretch of shops, restaurants and bars. There is a garden area for summer evenings and an upstairs helps to accommodate the local crowd. A popular comedy club, Headliners, gets the locals giggling every Friday and Saturday night, and there are Salsa classes on Tuesdays.
ADDRESS: 185 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick W4 2DRÌý TEL: 020 8994 4624Ìý OPEN: Pub Mon-Thurs 11.30am-11.00pm; Fri-Sat 11.30am-12.00am; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm; Food: Mon-Sat 12.00pm-9.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-4.00pm. Disabled access and toilet.

The HartÌý

The Hart is a spacious bar where leather loungers break up the space indoors and a lush wooden decked terrace can be found outdoors. A wood-fired oven knocks out a good selection of pizzas and DJ’s supply the tunes from Thursday through to Saturday.
ADDRESS: 383 King Street, Hammersmith W6 9NJÌý TEL: 020 8748 6076Ìý OPEN: Mon-Thurs 12.00pm-11.00pm; Fri-Sat 12.00pm-12.00am; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Food served throughout. Disabled access and toilet.

a musical performance at Bush Hall

The Raven

This gastropub serves excellent well-priced food, has a good choice of wines, and is a fantastic local. Whether you've got five minutes and want a quick beer, or you've got a free afternoon and want to get to know the menu and the wine list, The Raven won't disappoint.
ADDRESS: 375 Goldhawk Road, Hammersmith W6 0SAÌý TEL: 020 8748 6977Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 12.00pm-3.00pm & 5.00pm-11.00pm; Sat 12.00pm-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Disabled access.

The Rocket

A gastropub serving up Italian influenced dishes cooked by Italian chefs; Sunday lunch is a particular favourite. The bar area can get a little smoky but this doesn't affect the dining room. There's also a couple of benches outside that are perfect for lazy, hazy summer days.
ADDRESS: 11-13 Churchfield Road, Acton W3 6BDÌý TEL: 020 8993 6123Ìý OPEN: Mon 5.00pm-11.00pm; Tues-Sat 12.00pm-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Disabled access (two steps up to pub).

ARTS AND CULTURE

Bush Hall

Bush Hall was built in 1904 as Carlton Dance Hall by publisher William C Hurndall as a gift to one of his daughters. An ornate and elegant space, it became a West London mecca for ballroom dancing, swing orchestras, musical reviews and Irish Ceilidhs. After a spell as a snooker hall and late night drinking haunt, Bush Hall has now been restored to its former glory. Today, cherubs and chandeliers invite audiences to enjoy a diverse programme of mainstream, folk, acoustic and classical performances.
ADDRESS: 310 Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush W12 7LJÌý TEL: 020 8222 6955Ìý COST: Please call for detailsÌý OPEN: Doors 7.30pm. Disabled access.

Bush Theatre

Established in 1972 above the Bush pub, The Bush Theatre quickly became an internationally renowned home of new writing. With hundreds of groundbreaking premieres and a string of awards to its credit, The Bush Theatre is one of the few theatres in Britain devoted exclusively to the development, production and promotion of new plays.Ìý It has launched the careers of such highly respected talents as Sharman Macdonald, Tony Kushner, Catherine Johnson, John Byrne, Victoria Wood, Steve Thompson and Conor McPherson. The theatre has also attracted major acting and directing talents to include Bob Hoskins, Alan Rickman, Kate Beckinsale, Niamh Cusack and Alison Steadman.
ADDRESS: Shepherd’s Bush Green, Shepherds Bush W12 8QDÌý TEL: 020 7610 4224Ìý COST: Mon-Sat £13.50; Concs. Mon-Sat £9.00Ìý OPEN: Performances start at 8.00pm.

Opera Holland Park Season

A covered outdoor theatre set in the beautiful grounds of Holland Park, which seats 827 and has refreshment facilities including a bar and picnic area. A summer season of opera is staged by Opera Holland Park with the City of London Sinfonia.
ADDRESS: Holland Park Theatre, Holland Park W8 6LUÌý TEL: 0845 230 9769Ìý COST: Call for details.
Disabled access and toilet; induction loop.

Chiswick House

An impressive neo-classical villa built in the 1720s is the former home of the Earl of Burlington and was designed as his personal 'shrine to the arts'. The house contains an extensive collection of art, with the centrepiece being the Tribunal hall, where the finest paintings and sculptures are displayed. Perhaps the most impressive thing about the house is its landscaped gardens, which feature Romanesque statues, a lake and a temple.
ADDRESS: Burlington Lane, Chiswick W4 2RPÌý TEL: 020 8995 0508Ìý OPEN: Please call for details (closed Nov-April)Ìý COST: Adults £4.00; Concs. £3.00; Children £2.00. Disabled access, but please call in advance; disabled toilets.

The Comedy Court

A night of stand-up comedy every Thursday night, with four or five acts leading up to one headliner. It does not run in August or over Christmas.
ADDRESS: Green Hotel, 170 Shepherds Bush Road, Hammersmith W6 7PBÌý TEL: 020 7603 2516Ìý OPEN: Bar 7.00pm-12.00am. Food 7.00pm-10.00pm. Comedy starts at 8.45pmÌý COST: Adults £5; Concs. which must be booked in advance £4.00.

the ornate Leighton House

Gunnersbury Park Museum

Dating from 1835, the former country residence of the Rothschild family now houses a local history museum. Exhibitions showcase local history from prehistoric times to the present, while the grounds make for a pleasant walk; there are Italian gardens, cultivated by the Rothschilds in the nineteenth century, and the large open space of Gunnersbury Park.
ADDRESS: Popes Lane, Acton W3 8LQÌý TEL: 020 8992 1612Ìý OPEN: Apr-Oct Mon-Sun 11.00am-5.00pm. Nov-March 11.00am-4.00pmÌý COST: Free. Disabled access and toilet.

The Hammersmith and Fulham Irish Centre

If you're looking for more than just a pint of the black stuff, the Hammersmith Irish Centre will certainly quench your thirst.Ìý Each week it plays host to the very best of traditional and contemporary Irish music, storytelling, literature, theatre, film, alongside arts events. There's aÌý jam-packed programme of classes for adults: Irish dancing, language, history and every Irish musical instrument. With an Irish Saturday school for children,Ìý this local organisation is unbeatable for everything Irish in the borough,Ìýas well as in London.
ADDRESS: Blacks Road, Hammersmith W6Ìý 9DTÌý TEL: 020 8563 8232Ìý OPEN: Centre Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm. Please call for details with regard to specific eventsÌý COST: Please call for details. Full disabled facilities; induction loop.

Hogarth's House

Favoured by Private Eye editor Ian Hislop, this charming eighteenth century house was once the country retreat of the famous painter, engraver and social satirist, William Hogarth. It now houses over 200 of the social commentator's prints, including ‘A Rake’s Progress’, 'Harlot's Progress' and 'Marriage à la Mode'.
ADDRESS: Hogarth Lane, Great West Road, Chiswick W4 2QNÌý TEL: 020 8994 6757Ìý OPEN: Apr-Oct Tues-Fri 1.00pm-5.00pm; Sat-Sun 1.00pm-6.00pm. Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar Tues-Fri 1.00pm-4.00pm; Sat-Sun 1.00pm-5.00pm. Jan closedÌý COST: Free. Disabled access to ground floor only; disabled toilet.

The Leighton House Museum

Leighton House was the home of Ìýthe great classical painter and President of the Royal Academy: Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896). The building displays a vast selection of ornate rooms such as the Arab Hall and the studio, whilst the collection of Victorian paintings is quite breath-taking.
ADDRESS: 12 Holland Park Road, Kensington W14 8LZÌý TEL: 020 7602 3316Ìý COST: Adults £3.00; Concs. and children £1Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun (exc. Tues) 11.00am-5.30pm. Open Spring and Summer Bank Holiday Mondays.

Riverside Studios on banks of The Thames

London Transport Museum: The Depot

The Covent Garden site of London's Transport Museum can only show a fraction of the Museum's collection. The remainder is housed in the Museum's Depot at Acton Town: The Depot is a vast treasure trove ranging from original posters and signs, to a restored 1938 fully working Tube stock, heritage buses and unusual items such as a spiral escalator.
ADDRESS: 118-120 Gunnersbury Lane, Acton W3 9WAÌý TEL: 020 7379 6344Ìý OPEN: Call for detailsÌý COST: Adults £6.95; Children under 16 Free.

The Lyric

The Lyric produces and presents some of the most original nights of theatre in London.Ìý The main theatre is a beautiful 550 seat, nineteenth century classical auditorium, which is complemented by an entrance opening out into Lyric Square.Ìý Expect free first nights, no booking fees and great value tickets. You can also choose and book your own seats online.
ADDRESS: Lyric Square, King Street, Hammersmith W6 0QLÌý TEL: Ticket Office 08700 500511Ìý OPEN: Ticket Office Mon-Sat 10.00am-7.00pmÌý COST: Please call for details. Full disabled facilities.

Polish Cultural Centre

This centre boasts the largest Polish library in the world outside Poland, a university, a magnificent 350 seat theatre and a recently opened British/Polish Chamber of Commerce Enterprise Centre. It is also a mecca for Polish artists, writers, actors, cinematographers, businessmen and politicians.
ADDRESS: 236-248 King Street, Hammersmith W6 0RFÌý TEL: 020 8741 1940Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun 9.00am-11.30pm. Disabled access and toilets.

Riverside Studios

Now better known as a theatre, cinema and TV studio, this thriving arts and media centre dates back to 1934. The studios have a contemporary art gallery, as well as a busy bar and café with a terrace overlooking The Thames.
ADDRESS: Crisp Rd, Hammersmith W6 9RLÌý TEL: 020 8237 1000Ìý OPEN: Studios Mon-Fri 9.00am-11.00pm; Sat 12.00pm-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Box Office 12.00pm-9.00pmÌý COST: Please call for details. Disabled access to theatre, but not cinema; disabled toilets; induction loop.

91Èȱ¬ Television Centre Tour

Take a backstage tour of the most famous TV Centre in the world. See the News Centre in action, visit the studios where your favourite programmes are made and chill out at the 91Èȱ¬ Weather Centre. No two tours are ever the same and you can even apply for tickets to be part of a live audience!
ADDRESS: Wood Lane, White City W12 0TTÌý TEL: 0870 603 0304Ìý OPEN: Pre-booking essentialÌý COST: Adults £8.95; Concs. £7.95; Students £6.50; Children (9yrs+ only) £6.50; Family ticket £25.00. Full disabled facilities.

CINEMA

Odeon Kensington

ADDRESS: 263 Kensington High St W8 6NAÌý TEL: 0871 2244007Ìý COST: Please call for details. Disabled access to screens 4 and 5; disabled toilets; induction loop.

UGC Cinema Hammersmith

ADDRESS: 207 King street, Hammersmith W6 9JTÌý TEL: 0871 200 2000Ìý COST: Call for details. Disabled access and toilets.

Vue – Acton

ADDRESS: Royale Leisure Park, Western Avenue, Park Royal South, Acton W3 0PAÌý TEL: 08712 240 240.