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
Read MoreWhat’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
Read MoreHalloween 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
Read MoreThe school half-term is approaching which can be an expensive time for those with young children to entertain. But don’t worry if you’re looking for family friendly things to do to keep them busy if your budget is tight because we have found a selection of FREE activities for you to consider. From parkour to
Read MoreFormer Queen frontman and Feltham resident Freddie Mercury features on Face It Alone, a newly released track from the band for the first time in eight years. Originally recorded during Queen’s 1988 sessions for their album The Miracle, the track was among those that weren’t included on the final cut. However, it was later re-discovered
Read MoreHounslow 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
Read MoreBrentford is the location for two musical events this Saturday! The first event takes place at the Watermans Park outside the bandstand, organised by the Watermans Park Friendly Society from 12-2pm. The second event is an afternoon of tea, coffee and cake at the Holiday Inn in Brentford Lock from 3-6pm. Local musician and songwriter
Read MoreFollowing 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
Read MoreJoin a celebration of culture on Saturday 15th October in one of Cranford’s beautiful riverside parks! The event will start in the afternoon at 12pm and run till 3pm. There will be many activities to enjoy including a storytelling, foraging walk, silent disco litter pick and a range of community stalls. Learn more
Read MoreJoin a celebration of culture on Saturday 10th September in one of Cranford’s beautiful riverside parks! The event will start in the afternoon at 12pm and run till 3pm. There will be many activities to enjoy including a drumming workshop, animal petting opportunities, silent disco litter pick and a range of community stalls. Lean more
Read MoreVolunteers at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway (HKWR) in Feltham are flat out, creating their very own ‘Dino’ dinosaur train for their great family dinosaur train weekend 24/25 September 2022. Fortunately, HKWR have expert modellers in their volunteer team who have been very busy building ‘Dino’ the huge dinosaur train, which will pull the carriages for
Read MoreStarting this October, St George’s Church in Hanworth will be hosting an eclectic concert series on one Saturday every month from many amazing local ensembles and bands. The first event will take place on Saturday 22nd October 2022. Tickets will cost £10 per person with concession tickets costing £5. The Kindred Spirit Band will be
Read MoreACTIVE360 Paddleboarding is running ‘Kids Summer SUP’ Mondays-Wednesdays in August for the school summer holiday break for 9-16 year olds. Kids Summer SUP is held at our BRENTFORD LOCK site (Paddlers Avenue, London TW8 8LR – paid parking available at Holiday Inn Brentford) on the non-tidal Grand Union Canal. Current dates available are as follows:
Read MoreThis 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
Read MoreBoston 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,
Read MoreHounslow 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
Read MoreAs 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
Read MoreEco Festival sees nature fighting back against the machine! By Elaine Samuels Since the start of the industrial revolution in the 19th Century, the rise of the machine has been held partly responsible for the increase in carbon emissions, the acceleration of climate warming as well as using up the Earth’s natural resources faster than
Read MoreOne 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreinHounslow 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
Read MoreBudding 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
Read MoreThis 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
Read MoreWe’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
Read MoreThis 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?
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreTime 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
Read MoreAs 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
Read MoreSpring 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
Read MoreAfter 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
Read MoreWe’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
Read MoreWant 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
Read MoreHounslow 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
Read MoreWe’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
Read MoreIf 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
Read MoreIs 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
Read MoreGet involved with Hounslow Summer of Culture: a celebration of the best of the borough, including arts, performances, sports and more.
Read MoreLet 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.
Read MoreHi 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
Read MoreHi 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
Read MoreHounslow 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
Read MoreHi 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
Read MoreTraffic 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
Read MoreScroll 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
Read MoreHounslow Council has launched the ShopLocal Voucher Initiative to encourage residents to support the local economy by shopping in person rather than online. Every household in the borough has been sent a free £20 e-voucher to spend with participating local businesses to help them recover from the pandemic. Over 300 businesses are already signed up
Read MoreHounslow town centre is the junction of two roads dating back to pre-Roman times, once the main thoroughfares connecting London to the West Country. Originally a tollgate controlled the flow from Hounslow Heath and the west. Fortunately, the tollgate has now gone or been moved into a CZ area in central London. Visit 1: Try
Read MoreBedfont, Feltham and Hanworth are three neighbourhoods, which make up the west of the borough and one of the greenest parts of Greater London – 30 minutes into central London. Visit 1: Spend a fun day out with the kids Take a morning out to the Urban Farm https://hounslowurbanfarm.co.uk/ where you can come up close
Read MoreVisit 1: Retail Therapy – half day Once a residential village, is now a very upmarket area of London Chiswich offers a lovely day out to visitors. At its heart is the bustling, tree lined Chiswick High Road is crammed with modern and vintage furniture shops, gift and home accessory stores and many fashion retailers.
Read MoreBrentford offers a wealth of places to explore for all the family, with a cluster of museums and cultural venues, Waterman’s independent cinema, sporting venues and interesting architecture. Growing as a market town where the River Brent meets the Thames the town is steeped in Tudor and Jacobean history. Significant regeneration is now underway re-modelling
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