Known as ‘Queen of the Suburbs’, Ealing offers plenty of choice with restaurants, cafés, open spaces, history and architecture, all next to a busy shopping centre. Here’s our guide to exploring the area.

9am

Arrive at Ealing Broadway station (District line), turn left and walk down to Uxbridge Road. Cross over and it’s a short walk to the Green where you’ll find Côte and Carluccio’s for a French or Italian version of the Full English.

10.30am

Leaving the buzz of people and traffic, cross the road and you’ll find the open spaces of leafy Walpole Park. It’s a popular location with its 19th-century landscaping, ornamental bridges and walled rose garden. In July it’s the place to be for festivals: jazz, comedy, blues and beer!

Outside festival-time, the Park’s main attraction is Pitzhanger Manor House & Gallery. Dating from 1768, the house was remodelled by Sir John Soane, architect of one of the original Bank of England buildings, for his country residence (the house is currently receiving a lottery-funded makeover and will fully re-open in 2018).

If you want more of a walk and enjoy 20th-century architecture, head north to the architectural gems of Brentham Gardens Estate. The first garden suburb to be built on ‘co-partnership’ principles, the estate has had a major influence on modern-day housing and town planning.

12.30pm

Head back south for some retail therapy at the Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre, where the recent facelift has created a buzzy, 'town square' environment for shopping, meeting or just people watching. The shopping is mainly well-known high street brands, mixed with independent retailers.

1.30pm

Lunch, and it’s time for an award-winning pizza at Santa Maria, winner of the 2010 Time Out Award for ‘the best Stone Baked Pizza in town’ – and thoroughly deserved, too.

2.30pm

Time to explore some creative avenues at Open Ealing, where you’ll find five floors of art classes, studios, workshops and regular exhibitions and performance events.

Or, if you’re a cricket fan, and it’s the season, it’s a short walk to Ealing Cricket Club to watch a match, sit back and relax until tea is served

5.30pm

Next, a stroll west to the Drayton Court Hotel with its impressive beer garden, believed to be one of the largest in London. It’s a popular location with football and rugby fans and also hosts regular comedy and jazz nights – it happens to be quite a smart hotel, as well.

7pm

On to Charlottes’ Place for dinner. This hidden gem keeps it local and small with a menu that celebrates seasonal ingredients – it’s essential to book.

8.30pm

Time for some evening entertainment at The Questors, one of the largest amateur dramatic playhouses in Europe. And, if you’ve always wanted to explore your inner thespian, members can get involved in productions.

10pm

Finally, to end the day, a nightcap at ultra-modern Hotel Xanadu, or for something more traditional, The Red Lion on St Mary’s Road, one of the oldest pubs in Ealing.

Further information

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