Sandra's Local Guide
Food Scene
If you turn left from the house and walk down the hill to the park you can walk up High Lane (the pathway through the golf course and park) towards Hanwell Clocktower cafe.
19 locals recommend
Clocktower Cafe
151 Uxbridge RdIf you turn left from the house and walk down the hill to the park you can walk up High Lane (the pathway through the golf course and park) towards Hanwell Clocktower cafe.
Punjabi Kitchen
47 Greenford AvenueTasty Indian food that got the approval of my Sikh friend. Chai was delicious.
The go to for Iranian food the food is delicious and portions generous.
Located in West Ealing, 5-10min bus ride.
Persian Palace (Ealing)
143-145 Uxbridge RdThe go to for Iranian food the food is delicious and portions generous.
Located in West Ealing, 5-10min bus ride.
A very well established restaurant transporting you to a Greek Taverna. Large portions likely giving you another meal as takeaway. Has the approval of my Greek boyfriend!
Retsina & Mousaka
7-8 Uxbridge RdA very well established restaurant transporting you to a Greek Taverna. Large portions likely giving you another meal as takeaway. Has the approval of my Greek boyfriend!
A 12-15 train ride from Hanwell to Paddington where you can stroll along the Canal locally named 'Little Venice'. Australian cafe that does delicious brunch and smoothies.
Let me know if you visit Paddington as I can give you some more places to visit for a small walking tour.
19 locals recommend
Beany Green
25 Brock StA 12-15 train ride from Hanwell to Paddington where you can stroll along the Canal locally named 'Little Venice'. Australian cafe that does delicious brunch and smoothies.
Let me know if you visit Paddington as I can give you some more places to visit for a small walking tour.
Get in early for tasty baked goods that disappear by midday.
6 locals recommend
Pitshanger Village Bakery
117 Pitshanger LnGet in early for tasty baked goods that disappear by midday.
Go before 12 (best is 10-11 as some things sell out) for baked goods, bbq sausages in bread, fresh bread, fishmongers, butcher, organic produce and some pretty tasty tomatoes from the Isle of Wight.
On the same road is an Iranian bread shop where you can see them making fresh Iranian bread and that is all. There is sometimes a line with people coming from all parts of London. It is worth the visit as the bread is delicious and fresh.
Ealing Farmers Market
Leeland RoadGo before 12 (best is 10-11 as some things sell out) for baked goods, bbq sausages in bread, fresh bread, fishmongers, butcher, organic produce and some pretty tasty tomatoes from the Isle of Wight.
On the same road is an Iranian bread shop where you can see them making fresh Iranian bread and that is all. There is sometimes a line with people coming from all parts of London. It is worth the visit as the bread is delicious and fresh.
This is a very popular Indian community which has resulted in amazing food and the feeling of being transported to another place. Worth a visit if you have a fondness for Asian cuisine.
9 locals recommend
Southall
This is a very popular Indian community which has resulted in amazing food and the feeling of being transported to another place. Worth a visit if you have a fondness for Asian cuisine.
Grab a Sunday roast after a walk along the canal. A nice local haunt with a large beer garden but is equally cosy inside.
38 locals recommend
The Fox
39 Church StGrab a Sunday roast after a walk along the canal. A nice local haunt with a large beer garden but is equally cosy inside.
My fave local micro brewery that also lets you order or bring in fish and chips from across the road (also very good).
The Dodo Micropub
52 Boston RdMy fave local micro brewery that also lets you order or bring in fish and chips from across the road (also very good).
Sightseeing
Interested in Engineering? This Victorian marvel is mind boggling. Enjoy a walk along the canal towards this passing the 8 locks that let the canal boats through. If you might even be able to catch a boat navigating through.
Three Bridges, London
Windmill LaneInterested in Engineering? This Victorian marvel is mind boggling. Enjoy a walk along the canal towards this passing the 8 locks that let the canal boats through. If you might even be able to catch a boat navigating through.
Love animals? This locally famous zoo is home to a mixture of exotic animals some rescued from Heathrow with many success stories of their rehabilitation. Worth a visit.
9 locals recommend
Hanwell Zoo
Church RoadLove animals? This locally famous zoo is home to a mixture of exotic animals some rescued from Heathrow with many success stories of their rehabilitation. Worth a visit.
Another Engineering marvel which can be reached via a lovely park walk starting from High Lane at the bottom of Studland Road.
The Wharncliffe Viaduct is a brick-built viaduct that carries the Great Western Main Line railway across the Brent Valley, between Hanwell and Southall, Ealing, UK, at an elevation of 66 feet . The viaduct, built in 1836–7, was constructed for the opening of the Great Western Railway . It is situated between Southall and Hanwell stations, the latter station being only a very short distance away to the east.
The viaduct was the first major structural design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the first building contract to be let on the GWR project, and the first major engineering work to be completed. It was also the first railway viaduct to be built with hollow piers, a feature much appreciated by a colony of bats which has since taken up residence within.
Wharncliffe Viaduct
Another Engineering marvel which can be reached via a lovely park walk starting from High Lane at the bottom of Studland Road.
The Wharncliffe Viaduct is a brick-built viaduct that carries the Great Western Main Line railway across the Brent Valley, between Hanwell and Southall, Ealing, UK, at an elevation of 66 feet . The viaduct, built in 1836–7, was constructed for the opening of the Great Western Railway . It is situated between Southall and Hanwell stations, the latter station being only a very short distance away to the east.
The viaduct was the first major structural design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the first building contract to be let on the GWR project, and the first major engineering work to be completed. It was also the first railway viaduct to be built with hollow piers, a feature much appreciated by a colony of bats which has since taken up residence within.
If you like walks this is a pleasant river and canal walk that can be done as a day trip to include a visit to Syon Park and House.
Rich in history that includes the infamous King Henry 8th and his unfortunate wives.
47 locals recommend
Syon House
If you like walks this is a pleasant river and canal walk that can be done as a day trip to include a visit to Syon Park and House.
Rich in history that includes the infamous King Henry 8th and his unfortunate wives.
Walks
A 5-10min walk to the bottom of Studland Road and you will reach this diverse park with bridges over the River Brent and lots of wilderness areas to explore.
Brent Valley Park
78A Bridge AveA 5-10min walk to the bottom of Studland Road and you will reach this diverse park with bridges over the River Brent and lots of wilderness areas to explore.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Getting around
I use City Mapper app for getting from A to B.
Buses run from the top of the road (on other side) towards Ealing Broadway (E1) and West Ealing / Northfileds (E3).
Walking to either can be done in 30mins.
I generally walk to Hanwell Station. If I am in a hurry I go down Greenford Ave but if I have a bit of flexibility in time I take the park route at the bottom of Studland Road up High Lane.
The Elizabeth Line runs from Hanwell Station from Heathrow, Windsor and other destinations into and through central London via Ealing Broadway and Paddington.