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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in West Drayton

  

West Drayton Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about West Drayton

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West Drayton history

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The St Paul’s Era

The first record of West Drayton is from 939 when Æthelstan, King of the English, gave it to the Dean and Chapter of Cathedral church of St Pauls . In the 1086 Domesday Book, the Parish had 17 landowners which indicated a population of less than 100 . In 1461 a separate smaller manor was first recorded, lying between Swan road and Colham Garden Manor .

The Paget Era

From 1525 St Paul’s began leasing West Drayton Manor to tenants . From 1537 the lessee of the manor was William Paget who held high office of state in the court of Henry VIII . On 1 April 1546, the Dean and Chapter of St . Paul’s released the Manor to the Crown and two weeks later Henry granted the now knighted Sir William . Paget was made a peer of the realm as Lord Paget of Beaudesert by Edward VI .

St Martin’s Church

West Drayton’s parish church, dedicated to Martin of Tours, was first mentioned in the 12th century . The present church was first built in the 13th century, of which the base of the tower, the piscina and the north chancel wall are incorporated in the present building . The church was heavily restored and reordered in 1974, when the altar was resited at the west end .

West Drayton toponymy

Dray is cognate with draught (as in draft horse/a dray) implying a portage/slope used for dragging loads, or simply notable use of the dragged plough. It is recorded as Draitone in the 1086 Domesday Book and as Westdrayton in 1465.

West Drayton geography / climate

West Drayton lies to the south of the Great Western Main Line, with Yiewsley lying to the north of the railway line. It lies on the north side of the M4 motorway with the village of Harmondsworth to the south, and northwest of M4 junction 4 (Heathrow Airport spur)

You can visit West Drayton places with Walkfo West Drayton to hear history at West Drayton’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo West Drayton has 74 places to visit in our interactive West Drayton 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 West Drayton, 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 West Drayton places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to West Drayton & the surrounding areas.

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74 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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

  

Best West Drayton places to visit

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

Cranford Park Cranford Countryside Park is a 144-acre public park in Cranford, in the London Borough of Hillingdon . Situated in close proximity to Heathrow Airport, it is bordered by the M4 Motorway to the north, the A312 trunk road to the east and the towns of Harlington and Cranford to the South West and South East respectively .

Beck Theatre The Beck Theatre is a 600-seat theatre in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It was built in 1977 at a cost of £2.5 million.

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