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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Hanwell

  

Hanwell Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Hanwell

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Hanwell history

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Etymology

The name probably means ‘spring/stream frequented with cocks’ The name is likely to mean ‘spring’ or ‘stream frequent with cock’

Short history of the inns and public houses

The Uxbridge Road (then known as the Oxford Road) was turnpiked in 1714 . The revenue from tolls enabled an all-weather metaled road surface of compacted gravel .

Healthcare

The Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum was commonly referred to as the Hanwell Asylum because it was closer to the centre of Hanwell than either Norwood or Southall . The asylum was opened in 1831 to house pauper lunatics . In 1937 it was renamed St Bernard’s Hospital by which it is still known today . Most of the original asylum still remains, with over half having been turned into a housing development .

Transport

In 1901 the first electric trams began to run along the Uxbridge Road, causing the population of the village to expand faster than with the arrival of the trains . First however, the tram company had to strengthen Hanwell Bridge, as well as widen it on its north side . A balustrade, which survives to this day, lines each side .

You can visit Hanwell places with Walkfo Hanwell to hear history at Hanwell’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Hanwell has 124 places to visit in our interactive Hanwell map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Hanwell, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Hanwell places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Hanwell & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Hanwell Places Map
124 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Hanwell tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Hanwell

  

Best Hanwell places to visit

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Hanwell has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Hanwell’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Hanwell’s information audio spots:

Ealing Common Ealing Common is a large open space (approx 47 acres) in Ealing, West London . It is the largest open space in the world, with an area of 47 acres .

Hanger Hill Hanger Hill or Haymills Estate is a local area and ward of the London Borough of Ealing . It was developed in the interwar period when affluent Londoners moved out of Central London for more green spaces . The estate features spacious houses and flats designed by architects Douglas Smith and Barley .

Ealing Grove Ealing Grove was a mansion and estate in Ealing, Middlesex, west London . It was adjacent to the Ealing House estate, but distinct from it, and stood amongst trees .

Hanger Hill Wood Hanger Hill Wood is a small remnant of ancient woodland to the east of the Hanger Hill Park and North Circular Road at Hanger Lane in Ealing in the London Borough of Ealing . Named from ‘Hangra’, the Old English word for wooded slope .

St Peter’s Church, Ealing St Peter’s Church is an Anglican parish church in North Ealing, in the Diocese of London . Grade II* Listed building is noted for its combination of Arts & Crafts and late-Victorian Gothic .

Horsenden Hill Horsenden Hill is a hill and open space in West London . It is one of the higher eminences in the local area, rising to 85m (276 ft) above sea level . The summit forms part of an ancient hillfort and is the site of a trig point .

Castlebar Hill Castlebar Hill is 167 feet (51 m) high . In the 18th century, it was the location of Castle Beare, a grand mansion or country seat .

City of Westminster Cemetery, Hanwell City of Westminster (Hanwell) Cemetery is a cemetery located in Hanwell, Ealing, west London . It is owned and managed by the City of London’s Parks Service .

Embassy of North Korea, London The Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in London is located in Ealing, west London. It is notable for being one of the few embassies in London located in a suburban area. The embassy was purchased by the North Korean government for £1.3 million in 2003.

St Mary with St Richard, Northolt St Mary the Virgin is a 13th-century Anglican parish church in Northolt, London. It is one of London’s smallest churches, its nave measuring 15 yards (14 m) by 8 yards (7.3 m) The church was built around 1290 and expanded over the centuries. The chancel was added in 1521 and the spired bell tower in the 16th century.

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