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With unique show-piece attractions, fantastic entertainment and a fine array of vibrant shops, restaurants, historical buildings and architecture, London is truly one of the worlds greatest cities.
Visiting or staying in Ealing, you are getting the best of both worlds - it's within easy reach of the heart of London and an exclusive place to visit in it's own right.
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What to do....
With a mix of sophisticated town life, quiet suburbs and some genuine rural places, there surely is 'something for everyone'.
Heritage lovers will relish the local historic buildings and museums; take advantage of the fine architecture and enjoy one of the many heritage walks on offer.
For those who are keen on sporting and countryside pursuits there are an abundance of walks canal trips, golf courses and tennis courts. Ealing boasts an extensive range of sports and leisure facilities including one of the few 50m swimming pools in the South of England.
Just a short distance away you will also find Syon Park, Kew Gardens and there's also the opportunity to try your hand at gliding, horse-riding, scuba diving, ballooning or even dry slope skiing!
Shopping...
Browse around one of the liveliest retail centres in London where not only will you find a vast array of chain stores, but you will also notice lots of specialist stores full of unusual gifts, crafts, collectors items and antiques.
At the end of the day check out the impressive variety of wine bars, restaurants, theatres, cinemas and clubs - there's music to suit all tastes - including Britain's largest free jazz festival every summer.
For a more exotic experience stroll the streets of Southall and imagine yourself in Delhi - without the cost of the airfare! Indulge yourself with exotic silks and spices or buy an elegant piece of gold jewellery.
Take a trip to Southall's horse market on a Wednesday and watch the traders at work auctioning the horses at London's only surviving agricultural market.
Overall, Ealing is a cosmopolitan town, with over 292,000 residents reflecting many nationalities. The borough is twinned with Marcq-en-Baroeul in France, Kreis Steinfurt in Germany and Bielany in Poland. It is seen as a safe place, ideal for families and as you click through the pages of this site you will see why Ealing is such a popular visitor destination….
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