Chiswick was once a fishing village which grew around St. Nicholas church. Modern Chiswick has a shopping precinct with cafes, restaurants and some lovely 19th Century inns. The first V-2 Rocket to fall on London hit Chiswick in September 1944. The country’s inaugural domestic violence refuge was established here by Erin Pizzey in 1971.
Barnes Bridge may be familiar as it is one of the bridges in the final stages of the Oxford-Cambridge University Boat Race. It was designed by Joseph Locke and Thomas...
The original centre of the small village of Barnes close to the River Thames, Barnes Green has for centuries been one of the focal points of life in Barnes....
Arguably one of the most glorious examples of 18th century British architecture, Chiswick House was designed by Lord Burlington to emulate the style and elegance of ancient Rome. Sitting in...
Chiswick Library is a good looking old building situated a few streets away from the High Street in Chiswick. The building, although old on the outside, is an ultra...
Chiswick Methodist Church is a modern facility on the edge of Chiswick. By no means as grand as the central Methodist church in Hammersmith which is only a few...
Chiswick Town Hall is a popular location for antique and collectors fairs and is located in Heathfield Terrace just off Chiswick High Road. Bus routes 27, 237, 267, 391, E3,...
The Civil Service Boathouse is the home of Cygnet Rowing Club and Barnes Bridge Ladies Rowing Club. Both clubs welcome new members of all abilities and hold events throughout the...
The Fullers Brewery has been part of life in Chiswick for well over a century. The UK's largest independent brewer of ales, Fullers has gained a great reputation around...
This Tuscan inspired bridge is one of the most famous river crossings in the capital. Built in 1824, the bridge has two large brick piers between which the bridge...
Holy Trinity is the parish church of North Barnes, a leafy suburb just south of the River Thames. This church was built in 1868 and heavily refurbished in the...
Kew Transport Museum carries a large collection of pieces that have been collected from many hundreds of years of public transport and private vehicles in London. From the earliest...
This award-winning centre is the first of its type in the world. The 40-acre site is the only large wetlands conservation area within the limits of any capital city...
The National Archives at Kew is the national repository of all of Great Britain’s vital and historical information, photographs and documents. There are over 3 million different documents held within...
This centre has been an important contributor to the development of archiving and study in this country since its inception in 1988. The trust is primarily concerned with protecting...
This community arts centre plays a central role in the social and artistic life of Barnes. It is a popular venue for theatre, art exhibitions, dance, film and much more....
Three hundred acres alongside the River Thames containing a glorious array of trees and flowers. You can wander through rose gardens or stroll through woodland. Did you know there were...