Pride in Perivale - Walking to the Medieval Bit

Name: Pride in Perivale - Walking to the Medieval Bit
Start: 2026-08-30T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-08-30T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Perivale Station

Schedule

Sun Aug 30 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Perivale Station | Harrow, EN

A relaxed, welcoming walk to explore the oldest part of Perivale, meet others, and reflect on what makes a place feel clean and pleasant to live in .
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We begin at Perivale Station where we will first learn something of its history and of the area generally. Then we will take walk along side roads to the bridge over the Western Avenue to enter what was the oldest part of Perivale. We will see inside and outside St Mary's Church, the oldest in the borough, and explore some of the neighbouring area before ending our walk with our usual optional stop for a chill and chat.
In the course of the walk you will learn how the Mylhet Arms got its name and how a certain vicar of the church made a lot of money selling burial plots to important and rich Londoners.
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 Perivale 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 Perivale Station
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.