Local Area AND SUSTAINABILITY Guide Welcome to Ealing
Ealing is located west of central London and is a thriving major town with excellent transport links, schools, retail and leisure options. Ealing’s Contents green village charm has always embraced a healthy blend of city and suburban lifesyles, reinforcing Ealing’s status as being one of the Location 4 city’s most unique and appealing boroughs. Culture 6 From sports and music to historic landmarks, there really is something for everyone. Restaurants & Bars 8
Shopping 12
Education 14
Sports & Leisure 16
Sustainability 18
Transport Links 24
2 3 Parks & Open Spaces Ealing is one of London’s greenest Filmworks is a 500 metre walk from boroughs, with more than 100 parks and Ealing Broadway Station on the District open spaces. The picturesque Walpole & Central Line. Filmworks introduces Park, Pitshanger Park and nearby Haven a new dimension to Ealing’s enticing Green all offer wonderful opportunities personality, with a high-quality mix of for walking, running and cycling, apartments, paying homage to the old or simply a rural oasis to unwind. Empire cinema’s historic façade.
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Perfectly placed to experience all the borough has to offer
4 5 Walpole Park and Pitzhanger Manor Open Ealing House & Gallery Open Ealing is an arts initiative on the The grand and beautiful Pitzhanger Uxbridge road, a former office block Manor House sits at the entrance of converted into 5 floors of studios, classes, Walpole Park, a grade 1 listed building, workshops, book clubs, exhibitions and currently undergoing a major Heritage a café. Sprung from the desire to make Lottery Fund – supported project to Ealing about ‘more than just pubs’, it restore the Manor to Sir John Soane’s aims to be a diverse and sustainable original design. The upgrade to the arts hub; a centre of culture creating gallery, which hosts free art exhibitions opportunities, supporting local talent throughout the year, the new café- and emerging artists. restaurant in Soane’s walled kitchen garden and Kiosk in Walpole Park (to be Wharncliffe Viaduct, Hanwell/Southall called Pitzhanger Pantry), will create a The Wharncliffe Viaduct, built in 1836- destination heritage and arts venue. 37, from Southall to Hanwell in Ealing The park has some amazing 19th Century carries the Great Western Railway across landscaping; ornamental bridges, ponds, the Brent Valley. The viaduct was the streams and a walled rose garden. first major structural design by Isambard Culture Throughout summer a multitude of Kingdom Brunel, the first building festivals take place showcasing jazz, contract to be let on the GWR project, comedy and opera. and the first major engineering work to be completed. Known as ‘Queen of the suburbs’, the borough Ealing Studios The world’s oldest film studio. Its 1950s of Ealing is steeped in history and culture – comedies are deemed to be some of the beautiful, interesting and hugely multicultural most enduring classics of British cinema Festivals and the home of many legendary and Ealing hosts an array of summer world-renowned films of all genres festivals and events between June and imaginable and has successfully produced August in Ealing’s best parks, providing some of Britain’s greatest performers. both world-class entertainment and an Ealing Studios are well known for their opportunity for community bonding. famous productions, including Bridget The Ealing Blues Festival and the Ealing Jones: Edge of Reason, St Trinian’s, Jazz Festival feature performances from Notting Hill and Casino Royale, so it’s an international musicians, while the absolute must-see when you find yourself Ealing Comedy Festival offers five nights in the borough of Ealing. of great stand-up comedy.
Ealing Questors Theatre The Questors, situated opposite Walpole Park is one of the largest amateur theatres in Europe with around 1,500 members, staging around 20 productions annually.
6 7 Restaurants Ealing offers a myriad of dining choices from every corner of the globe and for all budgets. From stylish modern coffee shops for a latte and cupcake, to fine dining options such as Charlotte’s Place, and a variety of popular high-street brands, you will never be short of choice here. The Skinny Kitchen, a renowned ‘clean eating’ restaurant, as well as popular eateries: Pasta Remoli, Gail’s Bakery, Japanese restaurant Tonkotsu and No.17 Dickens Yard are all now open for you to enjoy. Balans Soho Society, Planet Organic and Italian restaurant Vapiano will be coming soon to add to the mix.
Bill’s Franco Manca No.17 Dickens Yard 28-30 New Broadway, 36 New Broadway, Unit 17 Dickens Yard, Ealing, W5 2XA Ealing, W5 2XA Longfield Avenue, 020 8567 9438 020 8567 8225 Ealing, W5 2TD 020 8016 6845 Carluccio’s Gail’s Bakery 5-6 The Green, Ealing, Unit 18 Dickens Yard, Pasta Remoli W5 5DA Longfield Avenue, Unit 6 Dickens Yard, 020 8566 4458 Ealing, W5 2TD Longfield Avenue, 020 8567 2383 Ealing, W5 2TD Restaurants Charlotte’s Place 020 8840 2687 16 St Matthew’s Road, Hare & Tortoise Bars Ealing Common, W5 3JT 38-39 Haven Green, Piccola Italia & 020 8567 7541 Ealing, W5 2NX 21 The Green, 020 8810 7066 Ealing, W5 5DA Charlotte’s W5 020 8840 0700 1 Dickens Yard, La Rueda De Tapas Great places to eat and drink Longfield Avenue, 12 Bond Street, Pho Saigon Ealing, W5 2TD Ealing, W5 5AA 41 Bond Street, 020 3771 8722 020 8567 4219 Ealing, W5 5AS 020 3659 8143 Côte Brasserie Meat & Shake 9-10 The Green, High 17 The Green, Tonkotsu Street, Ealing, W5 5DA Ealing, W5 5DA 14 New Broadway, 020 8579 3115 020 3797 1651 Ealing, W5 2XA 020 8810 1414 Ealing Park Tavern Monty’s Tandoori 222 South Ealing Road, 1 The Mall, Ealing Ealing, W5 4RL Broadway, W5 2PJ 020 8758 1879 020 8567 8122
Farm W5 Munson’s Coffee Shop 19 The Green, and Bakery Ealing, W5 5DA 73 St Mary’s Road, 020 8566 1965 Ealing, W5 5RG
8 9 Bars Whether it’s ales, wines, ciders or a classic Cosmo you’re after, Ealing caters for all, offering a good selection of lively bars.
Red Lion The Kings Arms 13 St. Mary’s Road, Ealing, W5 5RA 55 The Grove, Ealing, W5 5DX 020 8567 2541 020 8567 0606
The Grange The North Star Warwick Road, Ealing, W5 3XH 43 The Broadway, Ealing, W5 5JN 020 8567 7617 020 8579 0863
The Grove Pub The Wheatsheaf The Green, Ealing, W5 5QX 41 Haven Lane, Ealing, W5 2HZ 020 8567 2439 020 8997 5240
Coffee Amorino Café Zee 7, The Green, Ealing, W5 5DA 5 New Broadway, Ealing, W5 5AW Artisan 020 8567 4485 32 New Broadway, Ealing, W5 2XA Gail’s Bakery 020 7030 3170 Unit 18 Dickens Yard, Longfield Avenue, Ealing, W5 2TD 020 8567 2383
10 11 The recent multi-million pound development has most high street chains, including Marks & Spencer as well as several leading fashion boutiques alongside Pandora, Oliver Bonas and Jigsaw. It is the ultimate one stop shop for Ealing locals, including most large supermarkets. The West Ealing Waitrose and the Sainsbury’s on Melbourne Avenue both have car parks, but for really fresh organic produce, locals make for Ealing Farmers’ Market on Leeland Road. Open every Saturday morning, stallholders include The Hand Picked Shellfish Company, Ye Olde Pie Emporium and the Bath Soft Cheese Company. And if you’re looking for something a little bit special, take a stroll along Bond Street – For Arts Sake, an art gallery, houses one of the largest collection of printmakers work. Closely located you will come across Bang & Olufsen, for all your high-end TV’s, audio systems and home automation products.
Dickens Yard Westfield London Newly established Dickens Yard has further Westfield, only a 12 minute tube journey embellished the local scene, with an exciting away, is London’s biggest shopping centre, mix of premium brands including fashion with a distinctive mix of popular high retailer Jigsaw and British furniture for street brands and luxury international contemporary living found at Content by designer labels including high-end Shopping Terence Conran. boutiques Prada, Gucci, Tiffany, Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Dior.
A fantastic array of independent shops selling vintage, artisan, boutique and specialist products
12 13 Ealing has some of London’s finest private schools with excellent state and independent schools for all ages, with 100% of Ealing’s Secondary schools considered either good or outstanding by OFSTED – including the well revered schools of Christ the Saviour and Drayton Manor. Close by, the world-famous Harrow School, the mixed St Benedict’s School and Durston House prep school for boys. A five minute walk from Filmworks, the University of West London in Ealing has been awarded the title of the UK’s No.1 modern university on two occasions. What’s more, Crossrail puts Filmworks in the catchment of the entire capital – and an almost unrivalled selection of world-renowned universities.
Private Prep Schools Primary Schools - Harvington School - Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School - Durston House - Montpelier Primary School - Notting Hill for Girls - Holy Family Catholic Primary School - St Benedict’s - Fielding Primary School - Clifton Lodge Education - QingHua Chinese School Secondary Schools - The Japanese School - Drayton Manor High School - Twyford Church of England World-class Education. High School All secondary schools and 94% of primaries - Gunnersbury Catholic School rated outstanding or good by OFSTED Universities West London - Brunel University - University of West London - West Middlesex University Hospital
14 15 Ealing is renowned for good living and serene spaces with a range of indoor sports facilities including swimming pools, dance studios and gyms. Discover the new Triyoga centre, offering treatments and over 125 classes per week. Coming soon will be Gymbox, with bespoke fitness classes, mixed martial arts and aerial Pilates. Ealing also has many outdoor sports grounds, providing sports facilities for people who wish to play winter and summer team sports.
Triyoga – Dickens Yard Gymbox – Dickens Yard, coming soon Unit 30, Longfield Avenue, [email protected] Ealing, W5 2UQ 020 3362 0688 Twyford Sports Centre Twyford Crescent, Acton, W3 9PP Nuffield Health Fitness 020 8993 9095 & Wellbeing Gym 5th Floor, Ealing Broadway Centre, West Middlesex Lawn Tennis Club Town Square, Ealing, W5 5JY 6 Berners Drive, Drayton Bridge Road, 020 8579 9433 Ealing, W13 0JS 020 8998 3297 Eden Fitness Cavalier House, 46-50 Uxbridge Road, Oxygen Freejumping Trampoline Park Sports W5 2ST 15 Vision Industrial Park, 020 8799 5740 Kendal Avenue, W3 0AF Leisure 0330 200 0349 & The Gym London Ealing 96-122 Uxbridge Road, W13 8RA Yoga Classes with Ladan Soltani 0330 056 3926 Ealing Town Hall, New Broadway, Ealing, W5 2BY The highest quality of wellbeing on your doorstep Energie Fitness West Ealing 07956 316497 77-83 Broadway, W13 9BP 020 3745 7375
16 17 COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY
Carefully planned with the highest standards of sustainability
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- Reduced CO2 emissions by improved - Solar panels on the roof of buildings thermal insulation and air tightness A & D of the buildings - Less water usage per person per day - - Installation of a Combined Heat the home is designed to use no more & Power (CHP) system generating than 105 litres of water electricity to help power all communal - Reduced water usage is achieved by: areas. The heat generated will provide hot water and heating to all homes • Dual flush WC - Better insulated homes using a • Flow restrictors fitted to taps CHP system provide the following and showers direct benefits: • Water efficient dishwashers • Average 10% energy savings and washing machines • Potential cost savings of between - Low energy lighting Filmworks is set to showcase a vibrant social scene, 15 - 40% providing over 200 contemporary art-deco inspired new homes in a development that has been carefully planned to combine a stunning location with the highest standards of sustainability and environmental responsibility. Sustainability is an integral factor in the design of Filmworks – not only is the location ideally situated for Ealing’s excellent transport connections, this exciting new destination offers open spaces, an eight-screen cinema, surrounded by a mix of shops, restaurants and bars.
20 21 Home Transport & Amenities - All homes are designed meeting - Extra power sockets and an extra BT - A safe place to store bicycles is - Good access to public transport links the Lifetime homes requirements point to accommodate a home office available for residents across London. Regular underground, rail and bus services close by - New A-rated appliances with - Balcony/terrace to every home - Close to essential amenities including energy saving technologies providing an outside space for residents schools, parks and shops - Safe public spaces to enjoy - Materials used meet at least grade D and have been selected with the - Good daylight and sound insulation environmental impact at the forefront - Every home has integrated recycling - A Home User Guide is provided to help bins in the kitchen residents understand and operate their home efficiently and make the best use of local facilities
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22 23 Car Bus Transport Links Ealing is located on the B455 which runs Ealing Broadway is on regular bus betweenCastlebar the Road A4 and A4020 (Uxbridge routes, you can catch the 83, 207, 427, Road). The M4 motorway is a few 607, N207 services on The Broadway minutes’ drive from Ealing (Junction 2). towards Hanwell to the west and Acton, The A40 is a short drive away and or Hanger Lane East and North. Ealing is renowned for its superb location and fast, convenient transport accessible from Hanger Lane or Perivale.
links and is easily accessible by tube, train, car and bus. Madeley Road Queen’s Drive
Marketing Suite & Tube Crossrail Show Apartment Haven Gordon Road Spring Bridge Road Green Filmworks Travelling by tube couldn’t be easier – The arrival of Crossrail, set to open in Marketing Suite Car Park take the Central or District line from December 2019 will significantly reduce Christ the Ealing Saviour Church Broadway Ealing Broadway to central London. journey times with 11 minutes to Bond e Broadway Filmworks is just a 500 metre walk Street, Heathrow Airport 14 minutes and e Mall
e Broadway from the station. Canary Wharf less than half an hour. Avenue Long eld Uxbridge Road The recent Night Tube makes travelling Train New Broadway Bond Street between central London and the outskirts Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre A4020 Ealing Broadway train station is only of the City even more accessible.
High Street 5 minutes walk away from Filmworks, Mattock Lane NorthRoad Circular with fast and frequent trains running Ealing from Ealing Broadway to Paddington Common where the high speed service heads west
to Slough, Reading and Oxford. A406 Walpole
Park St. Mary’s Road
EXISTING TRAVEL TIMES Ealing Bond Tottenham Liverpool Canary Heathrow Broadway Street Court Road Farringdon Street Wharf Stratford Lammas Park 39 minutes 22 minutes 25 minutes 35 minutes 34 minutes 42 minutes 43 minutes
Pope eld Playing Fields CROSSRAIL/ELIZABETH LINE* Marketing Suite & Show Apartment, Dickens Yard, Longfield Avenue, Ealing W5 2TD
Ealing Bond Tottenham Liverpool Canary 0208 5357 007 www.filmworks-ealing.co.uk Heathrow Broadway Street Court Road Farringdon Street Wharf Stratford
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*Opens Dec 2019 24 25 Notes Notes
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