Button up your coat and get your shoes on, because it’s time to stretch your legs for National Walking Month. The merry month of May is typically a time to embrace the great outdoors. The weather is warmer and summer is on the way. Now, there is a national call to action for people to get up and
There will be celebrations galore across the borough for all ages and communities organised by a range of local organisations. The Council would love to hear from residents and community groups who are hosting Coronation events that will bring communities together in Hounslow. To list your event through the council’s communication channels, please email
Hounslow Libraries are pleased to be providing a range of events and activities to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. All these activities are free, but please note that some require booking. You can contact any open library to book. Contact details and opening hours for our branches can be found
Things are ramping up for Their Majesties Coronation on Saturday 6, May. With a host of Coronation plans, including the Big Lunch on Sunday, 7 May and the Big Help Out on Monday, 8 May. Residents are being invited to come together to share friendship, fun and food and bring the Coronation celebrations to communities
Grab your litter picks and pack some bin bags because it’s time for a spring clean. Hounslow is once again supporting environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy’s annual cleaning event, and there’s still time to help give Hounslow some springtime beauty treatment. The fortnight of cleaning activity across the country kicked off on 17 March, and
What’s going on at Boston Manor Park this December including Christmas family activities. Volunteering and Conservation opportunities If you’re a new volunteer, please email bostonmanorpark@hounslow.gov.uk before joining your session to arrange your induction. Weekly Gardening and Conservation Volunteering, every Tuesday, 10am-12.30pm. Meet outside the Service Yard/ Walled Garden (opposite the tennis courts). Suitable for ages 14+ (under 18s
Halloween is upon us again! If you or your child is planning on trick or treating tonight then, here are some tips to help them stay safe this year: Never go into a stranger’s house! Don’t go alone – make sure a responsible adult or guardian goes with you Only knock on doors of homes
Hounslow Council is inviting the community to share in this year’s Black History Month celebrations with a special showcase event at Hounslow House on Wednesday, 12 October. The free flagship event will see a host of prominent guest speakers come together to share their stories around the theme of this year’s Black History Month – Time for
Following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Hounslow Council have opened books of condolences across libraries in the borough. On Friday 9 September, the following public buildings opened for residents to write in the books of condolences: Feltham Library, The Centre, High Street, Feltham TW13 4GU Feltham Lodge, 40 Harlington
This week is national Love Parks Week. Organised by the Tidy Britain Group, it’s an annual celebration of the green and open spaces that are right on our doorsteps. The ones that many of us take for granted. With more than 120 parks and open spaces in Hounslow, our borough has plenty to celebrate. In
Boston Manor Park has been hitting the headlines recently, with the manor house having a starring role in TV documentary Heritage Rescue. With the renovation of the manor house nearing completion and the park also undergoing a transformation, these are exciting times for Boston Manor Park. Here, as part of our Love Parks Week series,
Hounslow Council and its partners are transforming the borough’s parks through a series of regeneration masterplans. One of these to benefit from this programme is Watermans Park in Brentford. The new-look Watermans has new play facilities, improved access and footpaths, outdoor meeting and recreational spaces and much more. The Friends of Watermans Park has been an important partner
As part of our series of features for Love Parks Week, we asked Paul Wood, author of London is a Forest, to tell us about his favourite open space in Hounslow. My book, ‘London is a Forest’ takes the form of seven urban forest trails which follow routes in or out from the centre of
One of the highlights of Pride month was a fabulous finale to an art competition launched earlier this year. The Meadowbank Adult Education & Community Learning Centre was the scene for Politics in Art – The Arc is Long, a chance to unearth local talent and exhibit pieces with an LGBTQ+ theme. The winner was
The inHounslow Summer of Culture is coming up and it’s a great time to get involved in all the musical activities that are happening in Hounslow this summer. Rock ‘n’ Roll Bus This event will involve a bus which tours around the Feltham and Chiswick area with rock and roll performed by the open mic
A long summer lies ahead of us and so it’s a great time to pick up your bike and venture out and about both in the borough and beyond, but what are the best routes to take for some cycling summer fun? This article will share some of those with you below. Route 1: from
inHounslow is delighted that one of our local businesses, Active 360, is launching a new competition to encourage people to take up the fun activity of paddle boarding. Each month until September, Active360 will be giving two people the opportunity to have a go at paddle boarding or Canoeing for free at one of their
Budding historians are being given the chance to get involved in a project to build-up a better picture of Hounslow’s rich heritage. Libraries across Hounslow will be hosting amazing local history exhibitions from 1 June as part of the borough’s Summer of Culture celebrations. Showcasing some fascinating finds from the borough’s archives, every exhibition will
This summer, Hounslow will come to life with the borough’s first ever Summer of Culture programme, showcasing the very best in performance, sport, culture and live events. There will be something on offer for everyone, in every part of the borough, with many free events. Summer of Culture bunting bank As part of the celebrations we
We’re excited to announce that we’re going social! This month we’re launching our brand new social media channels – Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. So if you’re a visitor, resident or business in the borough, check out our socials to help you plan some great local days out! We’ll be sharing all that’s happening in Hounslow
This Spring we’ve enjoyed seeing more and more of our local music venues open their doors to live performances after a difficult couple of years. You might have spotted an increase in the number of “Open Mics” locally too. But what are they? What happens at an Open Mic? Can anyone take part in one?
A few months ago we held a competition for locals to recommend their best brunch spots in Hounslow. We are happy to announce that our winner for the brunch recommendations competition is Brenda Daly who has her own award-winning microbakery, Daly Bread in Isleworth since 2017. Brenda also runs classes on baking and breadmaking and
Time for Tea & Treats at Old Isleworth Market this Saturday! It’s a Tea Party theme at this month’s Old Isleworth Market, taking place on 23rd April at Shrewsbury Walk (off South Street), TW7 7DE from 10am until 2pm. Following March’s popular chocolate-themed market, local stallholders will be dusting down their best china and getting
As part of Hounslow Council’s Thriving Communities Programme, Cultivate London are running a series of outreach workshops across the borough working with volunteer groups to establish and/or revitalise community green spaces. Both Hounslow and Cultivate want to build up a wide-ranging group of people utilising their green spaces whilst improving their mental health, participating in
Spring has officially sprung so it’s a great time of year to get outdoors and explore your local parks. We’re lucky to have a huge variety and number of parks in the Borough of Hounslow but did you know that 21 of them have been given a Green Flag Award? This award celebrates amazing spaces
After nearly two years of uncertainty surrounding live music due to Covid, our local live music venues are welcoming back audiences through their doors once again. So, the next free evening you’ve got nothing to do, why not check out one of these top venues suggested by the Hounslow Musicians’ Network (HMN) and support the local
We’re looking for local parents and carers to help us make inHounslow.com the most extensive hot-list of great things to learn and do in the borough for local families and visitors. You may be a local parent who is excited to tell more people about the fun places you have visited with the family. Maybe
Want to share what you love the most about Arts & Culture in Hounslow? Become an inHounslow contributor and help us celebrate the best arts and culture our borough has to offer. Passionate about the arts and cultural scene in Hounslow and think you can give it a stronger voice? We’re looking for local arts
Hounslow Council offers the Try Before You Bike scheme. This scheme allows individuals to try out a new or nearly new bike for a monthly fee. Peddle My Wheels run this programme on behalf of the Council. If you like the bike you receive, you can later buy it at a discounted price or continue to
We’re looking for green-minded adventurers with ideas on how to enjoy cosy nights in and fun days out in an eco-friendly way – and those of you excited to engage with local businesses that are putting the planet first. Sounds like you? Sign up and share your green ideas with the Hounslow community, helping people
If you’re a food and drink lover looking for a more unique local experience and want to discover a different side of London off the beaten path, come explore the rich variety of restaurants, cafes, bistros, bars and more in Hounslow! Whether you’re looking for places that serve the best brunches and lunches for a
Is learning something new on your list of New Year’s resolutions? This January is the perfect time to start a new hobby and if it’s something musical, we can help! Whether you’re bored of working from home and are looking for ways to get musical outside or just want to get the creative juices flowing
Get involved with Hounslow Summer of Culture: a celebration of the best of the borough, including arts, performances, sports and more.
Let Jon Marks at Back In The Saddle Bikes guide you through the best ways to winter-proof you and your bike as 2021 draws to a close. Whether you’re new to cycling, returning after many years away, or looking to cycle more, there’s never been a better time to get you and your bike ready.
Hi hungry Hounslowians, Have a cosy restaurant in mind for date night? The perfect cafe for a business meeting? Eager to share nutritional advice? The inHounslow Food & Drink Club is your opportunity to share your secrets on the best places to eat, drink, and relax in the borough. Sounds good? Just fill in this
Hi Cyclists, Know the best cycling routes in Hounslow borough? Have advice for those wanting to start commuting by bike? Got tips for riding to work and still looking presentable? We want to hear from you. The inHounslow Cycling Club is looking for cyclists and cycling lovers to share their knowledge, advice and tips to
Hounslow is a wonderful place to celebrate the festive season with plenty happening in the borough. Enjoy the festive activities: everything from a spectacular Christmas market in Chiswick House & Gardens, festive Crafternoons for the family at Gunnersbury Park Museum, to Christmas dinners at local pubs and Christmas classics in The Chiswick Cinema. Whatever tickles
Hi Music Makers, We’re the Hounslow Musicians’ Network (HMN), a new group of local musicians and promoters that want to turn the volume back up in the borough. And we’re looking for more makers to join our band. We are friends eclectic 😉 You could be a solo musician, a promoter, a pub landlord or
Traffic driving you mad? Tired of trying to track down that elusive parking spot whenever you nip out to the shops or collect the kids from school? Want to get around while also reducing your carbon footprint and helping limit the impact of climate change? We’re looking for local Hounslow residents ready to take the
Scroll through this blog for exciting activities happening at the Arts Centre, Hounslow, including Footprint: Festival of the Environment, free goody events, family festival fun, a list of family activities, competitions, activities for adults, and info on this year’s pantomime: Peter Pan! Scroll down for the full list. Exciting events at back at the Arts
