Acton is an Anglo-Saxon name meaning Oak Town, and for centuries, this was a village surrounded by forests and fields. By the 1700s, it had become a favourite country retreat for rich and titled people, many hoping to boost their health by drinking the mineral water from Acton Wells. In the late 19th Century, Acton was awash with small laundries, and so the one-time Oak Town was dubbed Soapsuds Island. In the 1900s, Acton blew away the bubbles, got into industry in a big way, and grew into a cheerful west London suburb. Its oldest building is The Elms, a 1700s villa that now houses part of Twyford CE High School. Gunnersbury Park Museum is a lovely Regency house once occupied by the Rothschild banking family. The museum, detailing local history, is surrounded by gardens, woodlands, lakes and sports grounds. Worth visiting, too, is the London Transport Museum Depot, which stores 370,000 items including trains and buses. Acton enjoys a Saturday market, friendly shops and pubs, excellent road and train links, and plentiful parks and green spaces. Park Royal, to the north, has a cinema and bowling complex, and will soon host firstcentral, a new international business and leisure park.
Attraction
Gunnersbury Park and Museum
Ten Pin
Budget
A to Z Hotel *book online*
Acton Town Hotel *book online*
London Guest House *book online*
Travelodge London Park Royal *book online*
Care Home
Cinema
Classes
Dentist
Acton Town Dental Practice
Acton Vale Dental Practice
Doctor
Acton Health Centre
Acton Town Medical Centre
Crown Street Surgery
Hillcrest Surgery
The Vale Surgery
Farmers Market
Market
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Albion
Castle
Clare Inn
Duke Of York
George & Dragon
Kings Arms
Kings Head
Leamington
Rocket Public House
White Lion
Windmill
Wishing Well
School
Acton High School
Berrymede Infant School
East Acton Primary School
Twyford Church of England High School
West Acton Primary School
Solicitor
Riaz & Co Solicitors
Sayer Moore & Co
Taxi
Attentive Passenger Car Services
M C F Cars & Couriers
Parkway Xpress
Wyndhams Cars
Sports Clubs
Acton CC (Cricket)
Acton LTC (Tennis)
Ealing Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Ten Pin (Bowling)
Shops
Quirky Prints Ltd
London Flowers
Boots
Rymans
Acton Pet Stores
Kanset Pharmacy
R J Lynch Ltd
Sole & Heel
Albagold Gelati
Peacocks
Superdrug
B&Q
Homebase
Lloyds Pharmacy
Activities
Tenpin Ltd(Bowling)
Places to Stay near Acton
A to Z Hotel (0.10 miles)
London Guest House (0.12 miles)
London Guest House is a brand new development right in the heart of West London. It is a friendly, family run bed and breakfast.
Hotel is in a pleasant residential area with attractive local shopping ... More | visit website
Blue Star Hotel (0.35 miles)
A new modern built stylish hotel convenietly located in heart of Acton. Room Facilities: *Comfortable Twin/ king -sized beds, *All En suite bathrooms, * Remote controlled TV's, * Mini fridge, * Internet access.
... More | visit websiteHoliday Inn Express Park Royal (0.77 miles)
Acton Town Hotel (0.83 miles)
The Acton Town Hotel is a friendly, family-run bed and breakfast hotel located in West London. The hotel is situated outside Acton Town Tube station, which gives access to the Piccadilly ... More
Hotel 55 (1.07 miles)
A brand new 'Chic' -'Hip' hotel of sumptuous quality. Superb and ideal for both business and leisure visitors. Relax in comfortable, air-conditioned rooms, equipped with flat-screen TVs, satellite and broadband ... More
Travelodge London Park Royal (1.07 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Chiswick Court Hotel (1.34 miles)
This long-established, privately owned hotel offers affordable accommodation in a highly accessible location. Situated in a residential area of West London, the hotel has been in the hands of the same ... More
Chiswick Lodge Hotel (1.40 miles)
Chiswick Lodge Hotel is a two star hotel that has recently undergone a complete renovation and is conveniently situated on the popular broad tree lined Turnham Green Terrace in Chiswick. ... More
Grange Lodge Hotel (1.50 miles)
Situated in Ealing, one of the liveliest, most fashionable areas of West London and a major commercial centre, the lodge is within easy reach of Ealing Common and the main shopping ... More
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