Given the area’s decorated history it’s of little surprise that there are several glorious historic houses in West London to visit and enjoy, many of which are entirely free, or at least the grounds are. There are stately homes, royal palaces, perfectly preserved homes of artists and printmakers, and all in and around Chiswick, Hammersmith…
Raluca Micu combined her two passions, baking and reading, to create October 26 Bread and Books, an independent bakery and bookshop on Askew Road, which since opening has become a local favourite. From opening as a bakery in 2015 to expanding into a bakery and bookshop, we speak with owner Raluca Micu to discuss all things bread,…
At the very heart of the W4 area, many moving to Chiswick focus on finding a home and living in Turnham Green. With a host of amenities all on the doorstep, transport links being incredibly convenient and simply being in the very epicentre of Chiswick, it’s of little wonder so many hope to find a home…
Hammersmith-based Petros Singers is one of London’s leading amateur chamber choirs. They perform a wide range of music, from baroque to contemporary, from large-scale works to exquisite miniatures. Celebrating an incredible four decades of making music together, on Saturday 1st July Petros Singers are hosting a celebratory concert ‘The Passing of the Years’ at St Peter’s Church. The…
Where are the theatres in West London? Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush and Chiswick all have their own theatres, some areas even have multiple theatres, and there are even more options in the neighbouring postcode areas. Visiting a theatre show can be a rewarding and enriching experience that offers something for everyone, whether you are looking for entertainment,…
Artists at Home 2023 is the groups biggest open studio event to date with over 90 artists showcasing their work, across 69 open studios over 3 days in June. In 2023 Artists at Home celebrates its 50th year, the group now including 97 artists in total, many of whom will open their studios to the public…
Latymer Prep is an independent, co-educational preparatory day school for girls and boys aged 7 – 11 years old. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, along the Upper Mall, a sought-after location to live, Latymer Prep has become one of the most highly regarded independent preps in the area. Latymer Prep is a ‘through school’…
The Upper Room is a West London local charity who have been helping socially disadvantaged people since 1990. Their vision is to support and improve the lives of vulnerable people in our community to help them rebuild their lives, make positive life choices, become more resilient and gain confidence. Not only does The Upper Room offer…
Homes that are the most sought after in Chiswick, Shepherd’s Bush or Hammersmith are often located on or near to the most exclusive addresses in West London. These locations would all feature in a round up of the best places to live in West London but for the purpose of this blog, we’re highlighting some of…
One of the main reasons families choose to move to West London, and particularly put down roots in W6, is because of the high standard of education available and the many excellent schools in Hammersmith. As local estate agents, we are acutely aware that schooling often plays a large role in decision making when it comes…
Tucked away on a quiet residential road off King Street, just moments from the sought-after residential area of St Peter’s Square and minutes’ walk from Ravenscourt Park, is one of W6’s most highly regarded primary schools – St Peter’s CE Primary School. We took the opportunity to learn more about the impressive Hammersmith primary school…
The school holidays have begun over recent weeks, whilst some will have chosen to head out of the city and even overseas, many of us will be here for most of this break and will likely be seeking activities and summer days out in West London for all the family to enjoy. Recently we rounded up some…
