Acton
What’s on in Acton
Acton Farmers Market
Takes place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the town
square on The Mount/King Street.
Gunnersbury Park
Recognised by English Heritage as one of the most important
parks in the country. Jointly owned by Ealing and Hounslow Councils
its facilities include ornamental gardens, golf course, tennis
courts, football and cricket pitches.
Gunnersbury Park Museum
This delightful Regency building became the first country
residence of the famous Rothschild banking family in 1835. It's now
a museum, which collects and displays the history of the whole of
Ealing borough (also Hounslow) in a range of temporary
exhibitions.
London Transport Museum Depot
The London Transport Museum stores 370,000 items at 'The
Depot' in Acton.
Acton Park
This is one of the borough's main parks. Facilities include
tennis courts, bowling green and pavilion, multi-use games area and
playground.
Find out about other parks and open spaces in Acton.
West Acton Community Centre
A number of leisure and educational activities take place
here including Arab Families Supplementary School, Ealing Bahai
Community (youth meetings) and parents and toddlers groups.
Acton Library
The library stock includes a wide range of books including
large print collection, audio books. Regular author
talks and children’s activities take place.
Acton Swimming Baths
Fitness centre, classes, swimming pools and a health suite
(facilities managed in partnership with Greenwich Leisure Limited
(GLL)).
Twyford Sports Centre
Sports hall, activity and club room, floodlit tennis, netball
and football area.
Reynolds Sports Centre
The new centre has a large gym along with sports hall and
dance studio.
History of Acton
Find out more about the town once called "Soapsuds
Island".