Explore Ealing’s rich layers of history and design through a series of guided walks and tours. From inter-war residential estates and village squares to historic chapels, green commons, and riverside views, each walk reveals a different side of the borough's heritage and architecture.
Ruskinian walk from RIBA award-winning Chiswick Business Park, Gunnersbury Triangle Nature Reserve through South Acton Estate, birthplace of artist Patrick Caulfield; Woodlands Park Ice House; to home of William Willett, initiator of Daylight Saving Time
Acton Borough Engineer , Stanley Slight, 1951
Britain's first co-partnership garden suburb, first houses built in 1901. Parker and Unwin's plan introduced in 1907, mainly Arts and Crafts style; fascinating social history.
Parker & Unwin, G L Sutcliffe, G C Pearson & others, 1901
Walk across Ealing Common, taking in the range of architectural styles. Highlights: the home of a Wimbledon champion and the death mask of a prime minister.
Unknown, 1890
Inter-war residential development representing the 'glamorous aspirations' of the period (Pevsner). Five blocks of flats in Dutch-Colonial-Baroque style, and clubhouse with swimming pool.
R. Toms and Partners, 1936
Ever wondered what the Greenford Quay development looks like from inside? Take a tour with us across our three buildings, see views across Greenford that will be not have been seen by many local people and discover more about our green initiatives and design.
HTA Design, 2019
Designed by local architect Charles Jones in 1861, the chapels are constructed of ragstone with limestone dressings in a Gothic style. There is a central porte cochere (archway for carriages) with clock and belfry, flanked by the South and North Chapels. These are set in a large area of naturalised woodland with interesting and atmospheric memorials and benches for peaceful, relaxation
Charles Jones, 1861