South Acton, London

#2454 among attractions in London

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South Acton in Acton, West London, is 6.4 miles west of Charing Cross. At the 2001 census, Acton, comprising the wards of East Acton, Acton Central, South Acton and Southfield, had a population of 53,689 people. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'1"N, 0°17'10"W

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Hounslow (Brentford)London United Kingdom

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South Acton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kew Palace, Griffin Park, Pitzhanger Manor, London Museum of Water & Steam.

1.2 miS
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Georgian architecture
Kew Palace, London
31 min walk • Kew Palace, nestled within the verdant expanse of the Royal Botanic Gardens in London, stands as a modest yet historically rich royal residence. This distinctive red-brick palace, dating back to the 17th century, served as a family retreat for King George III and his...
1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Griffin Park, London
28 min walk • Griffin Park was a football ground in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow, England. It was the home ground of Brentford F.C. from its opening in September 1904 to August 2020.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Pitzhanger Manor, London
30 min walk • Pitzhanger Manor is an English country house famous as the home of neoclassical architect, Sir John Soane. Built between 1800 and 1804 in Walpole Park Ealing, then to the west of London, the Regency Manor is a rare and spectacular example of a building designed, built and lived in by Sir John Soane himself.
0.8 miS
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
London Museum of Water & Steam, London
21 min walk • London Museum of Water & Steam is an independent museum founded in 1975 as the Kew Bridge Steam Museum. It was rebranded in early 2014 following a major investment project.
1.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ealing Broadway, London
31 min walk • The Ealing Broadway Centre, currently branded as simply Ealing Broadway, is a shopping centre in Ealing, west London. Located on The Broadway close by Ealing Broadway station, the centre consists of 85 units both indoor and a courtyard part outdoor.
1.2 miNW
Park
Walpole Park, London
31 min walk • Walpole Park is a 28 acres Grade II municipal park, situated in Ealing. Currently governed by Ealing Council, it was initially the grounds of Pitzhanger Manor, the early 19th-century country home of Sir John Soane.
0.7 miW
Cemetery
Ealing and Old Brentford Cemetery, London
19 min walk • South Ealing Cemetery is a cemetery in South Ealing which was established in 1861 as Ealing and Old Brentford Cemetery. The cemetery covers 21 acres.
1.3 miNW
City hall
Ealing Town Hall, London
33 min walk • Ealing Town hall is a municipal building in New Broadway, Ealing, London. It is a Grade II listed building.
~1980 ftNE
Museum
London Transport Museum Depot, London
10 min walk • Ealing Common Depot is a London Underground railway depot on the District line, located between Acton Town and Ealing Common stations in west London, England.
0.9 miS
Bridge
Kew Bridge, London
24 min walk • Kew Bridge is a wide-span bridge over the Tideway linking the London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Hounslow. The present bridge, which was opened in 1903 as King Edward VII Bridge by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, was designed by John Wolfe-Barry and Cuthbert A Brereton.
0.9 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
The Musical Museum, London
24 min walk • The Musical Museum is a charity, museum and concert venue located in Brentford, London Borough of Hounslow, a few minutes' walk from Kew Bridge railway station.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Acton?

Nearby attractions include Gunnersbury Park, London (8 min walk), London Transport Museum Depot, London (10 min walk), Gunnersbury Cemetery, London (11 min walk), Ealing and Old Brentford Cemetery, London (19 min walk).

How to get to South Acton by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Acton:

Bus

Gunnersbury Park • Lines: E3, N11 (3 min walk)
Acton Town Station • Lines: 70, E3, N11 (9 min walk)

Metro

Acton Town • Lines: District, Piccadilly (9 min walk)
Ealing Common • Lines: District, Piccadilly (18 min walk)

Train

Depot Approach (10 min walk)
Ealing End (11 min walk)