West London Tours

 

In general, you will know you are in West London when you are in the area near M4 motorway and its surrounding districts. Some of the boroughs that are considered part of West London include Ealing, Hounslow, Kingston, Richmond, and Hillingdon as well as Hammersmith and Fulham. So, when you plan your tour of West London these are the areas that will most likely be included.

 

While you are touring the area you will notice how close the Thames River is to West London and that the entire area is mostly flat. There are also many different local centres that are throughout the West London area thanks to old villages and towns that once were only connected to London by train and today are part of West London.

 

While you are touring the area you will visit Shepherd’s Bush, which is a great place to shop or get a bit to eat and it is also a centre in the inner parts of West London. As you move on you will come across Notting Hill. You may remember the movie that Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant starred in by the same name, which made this part of West London just a little more popular and a lot better known. This area also has an annual carnival held by the Caribbean community and more than 1.5 million people attend. So, if you are in the area during this event you should definitely check it out. If not, you can continue on to Portobello Road and the antique market there that is world famous.

 

You will certainly enjoy checking out the expensive homes and estates in Chelsea and Kensington and shopping at Kings Road, which has some of the best shopping countrywide.

The London Underground can then take you out to the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham where you will see lots of residences and other locations. You can check out Shepherd’s Bush, an amazing new shopping centre, and the BBC offices as well. There is so much to see in this area that you just might need several days to see them all! When in Hammersmith you will come across many offices and when you make your trip to Fulham you will see the Chelsea and the Fulham football clubs. The Queens Park Rangers are located in White City.

As you get further out from West London you will see places like Richmond and Chiswick, both of which are suburban areas. Richmond Park is located in Richmond borough and it is the largest park in Europe so it is definitely worth checking out. This is a wonderful place to visit to walk along the banks of the river and to check out university rowing teams. In Twickenham you can check out the English rugby union’s house at Twickenham Stadium and also head over to Kew Gardens, known as the Royal Botanic Gardens. Some other areas you might come across include Acton, Hanger Lane, and Park Royal.

Other areas that are part of West London include Brentford, Ealing, and Wembley. Southall, Greenford and Northolt are also part of the Western London area and are home to may Indians, Pakistanis, Polish, and Somalis. Other areas include Hounslo, West Drayton, Hayes, and Uxbridge. Heathrow Airport is located in West London but away from the urban areas.

As a tourist when you take a tour of the West London area it is really best to do so before you do any exploring so you will know what is in the area that you would like to explore in detail. When you are aware of what is in the area and what is of interest to you then you will be prepared to set out and find out more about the area or specific places within West London. You will really enjoy the trip around the area and just sightseeing to have a better understanding of what makes up West London and all the different famous places in the area that are must sees while visiting.

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