Willesden Green Area

Willesden is an area in North West London which forms part of the London Borough of Brent. It is situated 5 miles (8 km) north west of Charing Cross.

Willesden Green is located in zone 2 in North West London on the Jubilee line ( grey line on the tube map) on the tube line. It takes you around 15-20 minutes to get to central London and main London attraction. Willesden green is situated to only 3 stops away to Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena.

Good Points

• Gladestone Park
• Brondesbury Park
• cheap rent
• cheap places to eat and drink

Places of interest

Brent Museum

The Brent Museum is free and based in Willesden Green Library Centre. The museum has a Community Gallery on the ground floor where you can catch the latest exhibition about the different cultures and communities that live in Brent. The main space on the first floor is packed with interactive activities and exhibits revealing the fascinating stories behind Brent's history. We also have a special exhibition gallery with an exciting program of visiting exhibitions. We also offer extensive education facilities for schools and community groups. Address: Willesden Green Library Centre 95 High Road Willesden Green NW10 2SF

Brondesbury Park

For a nice walk and a bit of peace and relaxation you can try Brondesbury Park that is just 5 minutes walk from our door step Gladestone Park Gladstone Park is administered by the London Borough of Brent. It a ninety-seven acre oasis of parkland which, combined with twenty seven acres of the William Gladstone open space on its eastern perimeter, provides a green lung in the heart of North West London. Maintained by Brent Parks Service, it is the most heavily used park in Brent and is a current holder of the coveted Green Flag Award, the national standard for parks and green spaces across England and Wales. The award is based on high environmental standards, quality of green space, amenity values and community involvement. Gladstone Park provides a diverse environment, consisting of a formal garden, duck pond, varied terrain, woodland, hedgerows and open ground, all of which constantly change with the seasons. On clear days it offers fantastic views from the top of the hill (65 metres above sea level) of London and the surrounding area, including a fine view of Wembley Stadium.

Cannons Health Club and Spa

If you want to keep yourself in shape, there is a health club nearby where you can work out if you need to get back in shape after a drink at our bar or after a long trip around London.

Shri Swaminarayan Temple

Located in Neasden, north London – and popularly known as the ‘Neasden Temple’ – the Mandir is a masterpiece of Indian stonework and craftsmanship, replete with its towering white pinnacles, smooth domes and intricate marble pillars, all based on ancient Vedic principles of art and architecture. It is dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, whose fifth spiritual successor, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, is also the Mandir’s creator and the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS).

Wembley Arena

Wembley Stadium welcomes roughly 1 ½ million football and rugby fans each year, but it also has important roles as the country’s leading venue for music concerts and allows the UK to bid for the greatest events in world sport – from the World Athletics Championship and the Olympic Games to the FIFA World Cup. Athletics can be hosted on a specially built platform that keeps fans as close as possible to the action for football, rugby and athletics while allowing for uninterrupted views of the events. The national England football stadium it is located only 3 tube stops away from our location.

Little Venice

Little Venice has been described as ‘an oasis of leafy calm’ in the heart of the city. Located in the North London suburb of Maida Vale, little Venice offers visitors a vast array of beautiful canals, boutique shopping, chic cafes and even a few rare gems such as the Puppet Theatre Barge and the Cascade Floating Art Gallery. The perfect place to spend a day canal-side with a picnic, or take a boat trip and see how the winding waterway snakes its way through the heart of the city. Tips: Take a stroll down the suburban streets of Maida Vale to see some of Londons most prestigious property and maybe even spot a superstar or two! Opening Hours: Check websites depending on what activity you would like to do. A good place to start is www.waterscape.com How to get there: Take the 206 bus from the Brondesbury park side of the hostel towards Queens park. Jump on the Bakerloo Tube line and get off 2 stops down at Maida Vale. Travel time approx. 20mins. Or take the scenic route and walk! Travel time approx. 40mins.

Lords Cricket Ground

England is synonymous with tea, crumpets, the monarchy and CRICKET! Lords’ Cricket Ground is the undisputed ‘home of cricket’ - with its cricket only museum (which is where the world famous Ashes reside), amazing architecture (the traditional William Ward Pavilion and the award winning media centre) and rich history, Lords’ makes a great day out for even the least enthusiastic sports fan. Take a tour of the grounds (about £10.00) and have a bite to eat at one of the on-site restaurants or take a day to watch a game at the world’s original cricket stadium. Tip: Lords is a short 5minute walk from Abbey road Studios. Kill two birds with one stone! Opening Hours: Tour times and games are seasonal so check out the website for further information. www.lords.org. Shop, museum and restaurant open daily, times vary. How to get there: Tube from Willesden Green station 4 stops down to St Johns Wood station. Come out of the station and walk straight down Wellington Rd about 500m. Travel Time approx. 20mins.

Abbey Road Studios

Do you need a reason?? One of the most famous recording studios in the world, Abbey Rd Studios is where the Beatles recorded some of their most famous albums, and took what has become one of the most recognised pop culture photos of all time. Try and catch a glimpse of the superstars that record here, wave at the 24/7 CCTV camera, leave your graffiti message on the front fence, and of course... Cross the Road! Tip: Abbey Rd Studios are a quick 5minute walk from Lords Cricket Ground. Kill two birds with one stone! Opening Hours: You can go anytime, however try to avoid peak traffic times as getting the perfect photo can become much more difficult. How to get there: Tube from Willesden Green station 4 stops down to St Johns Wood station. Come out of the station and walk straight down Grove End Rd about 500m. Travel Time approx. 20mins.