Ealing Travel Guide

 
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      Soup of the day, Leek and Spinach
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Pro

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  Green spaces, lots of facilities 


Con

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  The same as any other urban area, I guess 


In a nutshell

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Christ the Saviour, Ealing

Christ the Saviour, Ealing, Ealing

 spidermiss Says:  The church was dedicated by the bishop of London in 1852 and hence the name. Sir Gilbert Scott designed the church and funded by Rosa Lewis, a local resident and daughter of a Liverpudlian merchant. This listed church, at the time, was modified including a new sacristy and... 

Pitzhanger Manor & Walpole Park

Pitzhanger Manor & Walpole Park, Ealing

 spidermiss Says:  Since I studied about John Soane, an architect in the 19th Century, in one my humanities modules I always wanted to visit Pitzhanger Manor House. I had already visited his house (Sir John Soane's Museum) in central London so I thought it would be nice to make a trip out to... 

Visit Pitzhanger Manor

Visit Pitzhanger Manor, Ealing

 toonsarah Says:  Pitzhanger Manor is easily the grandest of the old houses that still remain in Ealing from its pre London suburb days. It was originally the home of the architect John Soane. He demolished the original manor house on this site and set about building his own home, which he... 

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Restaurants  

Cafe Rouge: Cuisine Francaise

Cafe Rouge: Cuisine Francaise, Ealing

 spidermiss Says:  Before visiting Pitzhanger Manor I decided to have lunch at this chain French restaurant. The restaurant has a similar decor, layout and ambiance other restaurants in the country. I still had a wonderful meal and would visit a Cafe Rouge Restaurant again.I paid 22.50 gbp... 

Green Mango Café: For juices and smoothies

Green Mango Café: For juices and smoothies, Ealing

 toonsarah Says:  Another new addition to the café landscape in Ealing is this unpretentious healthy option on Ealing Green. We popped in recently for a cold drink and were very impressed by both the range and quality. My Acai Berry juice (blended with apple and lime) was tart and refreshing,... 

Freddo on the Green: “Best coffee in Ealing”? I’m not so sure ...

Freddo on the Green: “Best coffee in Ealing”? I’m not so sure ..., Ealing

 toonsarah Says:  There are plenty of places to have coffee in Ealing but it seems there is still always room for one more. And when a new one appears, we like to try it! This one is very handy for the station and is doing a lot of the right things, but for me it doesn’t quite yet live up to... 

Cardamom: A stylish setting for curry

Cardamom: A stylish setting for curry, Ealing

 toonsarah Says:  This restaurant straddles the middle ground between traditional Indian restaurant and the more stylish and innovative ones that have sprung up in recent years. The decor definitely veers towards the latter, with abstract paintings and drapes in jewel-rich colours but... 

Chisimath: Wonderful selection of Asian foods

Chisimath: Wonderful selection of Asian foods, Ealing

 avanutria Says:  Chisimath offers a selection of Chinese, Singaporean, Malaysian, and Thai food - hence the acronym which forms the restaurant name. Nearly every dish is £5 or less, there are HUGE portions, a full colour take-home menu with photos of every dish, and very comfortable tables... 

CAFÉ CHAI: Cafe Chai

CAFÉ CHAI: Cafe Chai, Ealing

 mindcrime Says:  This was the last place we had a breakfast before we say goodbye to our local friends and head for the station on a lovely Sunday morning. We didnt really get excited with the place but it was ok, kind of dark at the ground floor(pic 1) but upstairs its more spacious with... 

ROSE & CROWN: Pub ROSE & CROWN

ROSE & CROWN: Pub ROSE & CROWN, Ealing

 mindcrime Says:  Pub ROSE & CROWN is a typical pub with a beautiful garden where we decided to stay because the sun was really great that day (I think they also have better prices outside instead of the bar).Every Wednesday they have live jazz in the lounge while every Monday there is an... 

BISTRO 21: Bistro 21

BISTRO 21: Bistro 21, Ealing

 mindcrime Says:  This is a small café that we met with some friends for a coffee one morning.We ate a “vegetarian light” breakfast(£4.40) which was (as expected) with no sausage and bacon but it had 2 fried eggs topped with sauteed mushrooms on oasted english muffins served with salad. It... 

Nightlife  

Questors: See a play

Questors: See a play, Ealing

 toonsarah Says:  Ealing is home to the Questors Theatre Company, the largest community theatre in Europe, which stages around 20 productions a year, and runs a variety of courses and workshops. There is an excellent modern “in the round” theatre (the Playhouse) and a smaller studio, and the... 

The New Inn: Going to the pub

The New Inn: Going to the pub, Ealing

 toonsarah Says:  There are more than enough pubs in Ealing to satisfy every taste, but this is a particular favourite of ours. It seems to attract a more mixed clientele than others near us, which tend to be either very young and studenty (most of the Ealing Broadway ones, in the evenings at... 

Transportation  

how to go there

how to go there, Ealing

 mindcrime Says:  We usually take the central line that goes directly from Central London to Ealing Broadway station which is in Zone 3. District Line also goes there but it’s much slower.From Ealing Broadway you can also catch the train for Paddington station. South Ealing, Ealing Common and... 

Shopping  

OXFAM Music & Audio: music store

OXFAM Music & Audio: music store, Ealing

 mindcrime Says:  This is a small store that sells second hand vinyls, cds, dvds but also electrical audio equipment.They don’t have thousands of titles but the prices were great so I gave it a try and checked inside and didn’t regret it. Most of the cds/vinyls are pop&rock, jazz/blues and... 

several: Buy a house in Ealing!

several: Buy a house in Ealing!, Ealing

 toonsarah Says:  Well, I don’t suppose anyone reading this tip really plans to buy a house here, but I thought it would be interesting for you to know how the prices compare with those in your own town or country. Much of the housing here is Victorian and Edwardian (late 19th to early 20th... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The Hoover Building

The Hoover Building, Ealing

 toonsarah Says:  Yes, this tip is about an industrial building! But this is a rather special building for anyone who admires Art Deco design, and its importance is recognised in its Grade 1 listed building status. The Hoover building is a stunning example of the Art Deco style, otherwise... 

A day out at Syon Park

A day out at Syon Park, Ealing

 toonsarah Says:  A short drive or bus ride from Ealing, Syon Park has something for all the family and would make a lovely day out, although if you take advantage of all it has to offer you will find yourself spending quite a lot of money. At its heart is Syon House, the ancestral London... 

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Some facts and figures

Some facts and figures, Ealing

 toonsarah Says:  Ealing: • covers 55 square kilometres in West London• is the 11th largest London borough by size• is the 10th least densely populated of all boroughs • had 301,800 residents in mid-2005• is the 3rd largest London borough in terms of population • has 41% people belonging to... 

A vibrant community: Polish and other immigrants

A vibrant community: Polish and other immigrants, Ealing

 toonsarah Says:  One of the reasons we like living in Ealing is the great mix of people that also live here: 41% of residents, for instance, belong to black or minority ethnic groups, and 31.0% of the population were born outside the European Union (EU). In fact it is the third most diverse... 

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Queen of the Suburbs

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  This is where I introduce all of you to the London suburb that I call home: Ealing. It’s not really a tourist destination, though there a few things worth seeing as I hope you’ll learn on this page,... 

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west suburb of Greater London

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 We visited Ealing because we have some friends that live there. Ealing is a nice suburb of London situated in West London, you need about an hour to approach the area on tube from the city centre.... 

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EALING - WEST LONDON.

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  Ive decided to do a travel page with a difference. - A sort of then and now look at Ealing . Does that grab you??? NO!?!! . Well, for every photo I add , I'll put one up from the old days ,... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ealing. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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 Ealing is situated in West london and is blessed with being one of the Greenest boroughs of the capital with and expanse of parks and commons. Once famous for the Film Studios which produced films...... 

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