In Hounslow

Built on the site of an Anglo-Saxon settlement, the historic town of Hounslow is the principal town of the London Borough of Hounslow and lies just ten miles from Charing Cross. The town was formalised by the Holy Trinity Priory in 1211, which developed the formerly minor village into a landmark on the Great Western Road and a key point for travellers bound for London, a status it maintained despite the subsequent dissolution of the Holy Trinity Priory. The town's importance on the Great Western Road has led to the reputation of the surrounding area being the haunt of ghostly highwaymen; Hounslow Heath was also used as a military encampment by Oliver Cromwell and James II.

While the town's wealth did suffer from the building of the Great Western Railway line in 1838, the building of the Great West Road in the early 20th century revived Hounslow's reputation as a vital landmark on the outskirts of London. Today, this reputation has been recognised by the numerous businesses which have chosen to base their offices within the town, often converting buildings of great architectural significance into stunning modern offices.

This geographical position means Hounslow enjoys the best of both worlds, being just far enough from the centre of London to make it a safe and healthy area for bringing up children, yet simultaneously close enough to make it an easily accessible home base for residents wishing to commute regularly to the City - all three Hounslow tube stations are served by the Piccadilly line, with over ground services from Hounslow Station. Hounslow East and Hounslow West are also two of the few wheelchair accessible tube stations on the London Underground network. The town is close to Heathrow and has regular bus links to the airport, further increasing its accessibility.

While Hounslow may be logistically easy to leave, there's also plenty of charm in the town itself! Unlike inner city London, Hounslow enjoys a plentiful supply of parks and open spaces, the most notable being Hounslow Heath. Despite being just a fraction of its former size (the Heath originally covered 4,000 acres of park land, with records dating continuously back to Norman times,) the 200 acres that remain are still impressive. A designated Local Nature Reserve and Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, the Heath has won numerous awards for its conservation management and is a great place to spend a sunny day. Various wildlife walks and exhibitions are available year-round, many of which are free to attend. Hounslow is also dotted with smaller parks and playgrounds.

Hounslow also enjoys a fantastic sense of community spirit, exemplified by its school communities and local events. The local Paul Robeson Theatre is located just adjacent to the library and hosts a variety of different events, shows and entertainments, from professional shows to performances from Hounslow's numerous amateur dramatic societies. The theatre also hosts meetings, classes and workshops and can be hired for anything from a children's party to a wedding.

With its rich cultural history, it should come as no surprise to learn that Hounslow is also surrounded by a number of historic houses and museums, such as Boston Manor House and Gunnersbury Park Estate & Museum.

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