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Ealing
The Queen of the Suburbs since 1902 — 26 Green Flag parks, the world's oldest working film studio, and eight minutes to Paddington on the Elizabeth line.
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- 1,000+Acres of parkland
- 8 minsTo Paddington
- 120+Years of cinema
- 26Green Flag parks
Welcome to Ealing
Village charm, fifteen minutes from Bond Street
Ealing earned the nickname “Queen of the Suburbs” in 1902, and the things that earned it are still here: broad tree-lined avenues, more award-winning parks than any other London borough, and a town centre that still feels like a town.
The borough stretches from Acton in the east to Southall in the west, roughly 7.5 miles from Charing Cross, taking in Hanwell, Greenford and Northolt along the way. It has a thousand years of history, a film studio that has been working since 1902, and a food scene that reflects one of the most diverse populations in the country.
Whether you're visiting for the day, moving in, or just need your bin collection dates, this guide covers getting here, things to do in Ealing, and where to eat, shop and stay.
Getting here
Getting to Ealing
Ealing Broadway is one of West London's best-connected stations, with four services under one roof.
By train & tube
Ealing Broadway is served by the Elizabeth line, Central line, District line and National Rail — 8 minutes to Paddington, 15 to Bond Street, 20 to Heathrow.
Other stations: West Ealing (Elizabeth line), South Ealing, North Ealing and Ealing Common (Piccadilly and District lines).
Oyster and contactless are accepted on all TfL services.
By bus
Ealing Broadway is served by numerous routes including the 65 to Richmond, the east–west 207, 427 and 607, the 83 to Golders Green, and local E1, E2, E7 and E8 services.
Night buses run on the main corridors, so late journeys back from central London are straightforward.
By car & parking
Reach Ealing via the A40 Western Avenue and the A406 North Circular, with the M4 close by on the A4.
Parking: Ealing Broadway Centre (800+ spaces), Springbridge Road and Q-Park Dickens Yard.
Where Ealing is
Address: Ealing, London W5, in the London Borough of Ealing, about 7.5 miles west of Charing Cross.
Neighbouring areas: Acton, Chiswick, Hanwell, Greenford, Southall and Brentford.
Ealing London map
See the borough's neighbourhoods, stations and parks laid out on one page, with the areas each postcode covers.
Open the Ealing mapArts & culture
The studio that has been filming since 1902
Ealing Studios is the world's oldest continuously working film studio and the birthplace of the Ealing comedies — Kind Hearts and Coronets, The Lavender Hill Mob, Passport to Pimlico. Production never really stopped, and the surrounding streets still turn up on screen.
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Ealing Studios
Working since 1902 and still in production. The Red Lion pub next door has served the crews for generations.
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Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
The Grade I listed Georgian villa Sir John Soane built for himself, restored and paired with a contemporary art gallery.
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The Questors Theatre
One of Europe's largest amateur theatres, founded in 1929. The Judi Dench Playhouse seats 350.
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Open-air cinema on Ealing Green
Summer screenings on the green, a few steps from the studio gates.
Things to do
Top 10 things to do in Ealing
Ranked for a first visit — the studio and the Soane villa first, the canal towpath when you want quiet.
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Visit Ealing Studios
The world's oldest working film studio, home to classic British cinema and TV history.
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Explore Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
A stunning Georgian villa turned art gallery with exhibitions year-round.
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Relax in Walpole Park
28 acres of Grade II listed park around the manor, with ornamental lakes and summer festivals.
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Shop & dine at Ealing Broadway
The central shopping area offers shops, cafés, a cinema, bowling and more.
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Sample local specialities
Fish and chips, a roast dinner, or a pint of local ale in one of Ealing's classic pubs.
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Watch an open-air film
Ealing Green hosts outdoor screenings through the summer.
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Join an annual event
From the Beer Festival to the Summer Festival, Ealing loves to celebrate.
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Visit St Mary's Church
A beautiful 14th-century church and local landmark.
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Walk through Pitshanger Park
A peaceful park ideal for strolls, families and dog walkers.
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Explore the Grand Union Canal
A scenic towpath route perfect for relaxed waterside walks.
Eat, shop & services
Where to eat, drink and shop
Ealing Broadway covers the high street; the side streets and Southall cover everything else.
Ealing Broadway shopping
Ealing Broadway Centre: 85+ shops including M&S, H&M, River Island, Next and Boots, with 800+ parking spaces.
Dickens Yard: a pedestrianised quarter of restaurants, bars and boutiques beside the historic church.
Shopping in EalingRestaurants & pubs
The food scene reflects the borough's diversity, from Michelin-quality dining to authentic world cuisines.
Popular spots: Santa Maria (Neapolitan pizza), Charlotte's Place (fine dining), Kiraku (Japanese), Haweli (Indian).
Historic pubs: The Red Lion by the studios, The Drayton Court (London's largest beer garden) and The Grove.
Eat & drink in EalingLocal services
Find local businesses, tradespeople, professionals and essential services across the borough.
Browse servicesHotels in Ealing
Where to stay, from premium hotels near the Broadway to charming local B&Bs.
Find a place to stayGreen spaces
26 Green Flag parks — more than any other London borough
Over 100 parks and open spaces, and more than 1,000 acres of parkland.
Walpole Park
28 acres of Grade II listed park wrapped around Pitzhanger Manor, with ornamental lakes, a walled garden and summer festivals.
Visit Walpole ParkGunnersbury Park
186 acres of heritage parkland on the Chiswick border, with a museum, Grade II* listed gardens and extensive sports facilities.
Pitshanger Park & the canal
Quiet parkland by the River Brent, linking to the Grand Union Canal towpath for longer walks and cycle rides.
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Moving to Ealing
Property prices in Ealing
The latest official figures for the borough, published by the Office for National Statistics.
- Average house price£568,000
- Average monthly rent£2,051
- Average first-time buyer price£478,000
Office for National Statistics (ONS), November 2025 (provisional). Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What you get for it
Ealing's housing stock runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the Broadway to interwar semis in Northfields and Pitshanger, and new-build apartments at Dickens Yard and along the Uxbridge Road.
The Elizabeth line has reshaped commuting patterns since opening, putting Bond Street 15 minutes away and Canary Wharf within a single ride.
Ealing bin collection dates
Essential for all Ealing residents. Find out when your refuse, recycling and food waste is collected, check dates for your postcode, and see what goes in each bin.
On the map
Find Ealing
West London, W5 — with Elizabeth line, Central line, District line and National Rail connections.
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More on Ealing
Welcome to Ealing
Start here: what the area is like, how it's laid out, and what makes each neighbourhood different.
Read the introductionHistory of Ealing
A thousand years from Saxon settlement to Queen of the Suburbs, garden suburbs and the studio years.
Read the historyThings to do
The full list of attractions, activities and local events for all ages, updated through the year.
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Quick answers to the questions visitors and new residents ask most.