Northolt Walking, Talking and Exploring - West End

Name: Northolt Walking, Talking and Exploring - West End
Start: 2026-06-06T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-06T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Northolt Library

Schedule

Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Northolt Library | Harrow, EN

A gentle walk to one of the old hamlets that once was here to see what remains with a few surprises on the way.
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A relaxed, welcoming walk to explore Northolt West End, meet others, and reflect on what makes a place feel clean and pleasant to live in.
We meet at the library and then walk along the streets until we get to Lime Tree Park. This was once a farm (as were many parks before) and we will continue to an actual farm across the busy Ruislip Road. We then will walk along the Old Ruislip Road to what was the heart of the old hamlet of West End. From there we walk to Oak Tree Court for an optional stop at a cafe at the end of the walk. Yeading Lane and the Ruislip Road are close by from where you can catch local buses.
A walk with a purpose
This walk is part of the Your Voice Your Town project, funded by Ealing Council, supporting a shared goal where Northolt residents selected clean and pleasant as their top priority for change.
As we walk, we’ll gently reflect on questions such as:
what do we understand by 'clean and pleasant'?
what features of the area we are walking in would support this?
where might things be improved?
There's no pressure to speak - you’re welcome to simply listen, observe and enjoy the walk.
What makes these walks different
Since 2016, Talking and Exploring has been bringing people together through walks that focus on both place and people.
For this project, we also:
welcome local residents, newcomers, and visitors alike
reach out to those who may feel less confident, isolated or new to the area
connect with local businesses, community and faith groups where possible
create space for conversation, shared experience and new connections
After the walk
We’ll finish with an optional café stop — a chance to rest, chat and continue the conversation in a relaxed setting.
You’ll also be invited to share your thoughts afterwards. Your feedback helps build a better understanding of how people experience Ealing and contributes to wider community insight.
Tickets
🎟️ Free community walk – booking required
This walk is free to attend, thanks to funding from Ealing Council.
Places are limited, so please book in advance.
If you can no longer attend, do cancel your ticket so someone else can take part.
Important information
Meeting point: Outside Northolt Library in Church Road
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Mostly outdoors, including green spaces
Gentle pace with regular stops
👟 Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather
📸 Photos may be taken — let us know if you prefer not to be included
⚠️ You take part at your own risk (routes are risk-assessed in advance)
📝 Feedback:
You’ll be invited to complete a short feedback form after the walk — this is an important part of the project and helps ensure local voices are heard.
📧 Please check your email before the event for any updates.