Studios and a Soane villa
Ealing Studios has been making films for more than a century and is known for the classic Ealing comedies of the 1940s and 1950s, such as Kind Hearts and Coronets and The Ladykillers. It is still a working studio.
In Walpole Park, Pitzhanger Manor was the country home of the architect Sir John Soane, rebuilt to his design around 1800. Restored and reopened in 2019, it is paired with a contemporary art gallery. Ealing Broadway, Ealing Common and the surrounding streets of Edwardian houses give the area its leafy feel.
What to see
- Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery – Soane's villa and changing exhibitions.
- Walpole Park – formal gardens, lake and café.
- Ealing Studios – a working studio, visible from Ealing Green.
- Gunnersbury Park and Museum – on the Ealing–Hounslow border.
Eating and atmosphere
Ealing Broadway and the streets around Ealing Green have plenty of cafés, restaurants and pubs. In summer, Walpole Park hosts events and festivals, and the area has a relaxed, suburban feel.
A suggested half day
Visit Pitzhanger Manor and walk through Walpole Park to Ealing Green. Have lunch around Ealing Broadway, then visit Gunnersbury Park or Ealing Common.
Getting there
Ealing Broadway has the Elizabeth line, the Central and District lines and Great Western Railway trains, with a direct Elizabeth line service to Heathrow. The A40 and the A406 North Circular pass close by.
Getting there with Mason & Green
Heathrow is usually a short drive via the A40 and A312 or the North Circular and M4. Ealing Broadway is busy at peak times, so a pickup point on a side street is often quicker.
See our Heathrow Airport transfers page.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ealing called the Queen of the Suburbs?
The name was used in the Victorian era to describe its leafy streets, parks and fine houses.
Can you visit Ealing Studios?
It is a working studio and is not generally open to the public, though it is visible from Ealing Green.
How close is Ealing to Heathrow?
It is one of the closest London suburbs to Heathrow, usually a short drive.