Battle of Britain Bunker - an underground operations room at RAF Uxbridge, formerly used by No. 11 Group Fighter Command during the Second World War. Fighter aircraft operations were controlled from there throughout the War but most notably during the Battle of Britain and on D-Day.

Boston Manor House, Hanwell - one of West London’s lesser-known gems, a fine Jacobean manor house built in 1623.

Brent River Park - a curving strip of open space along 7km of the Brent Valley, an oasis for people and wildlife that meanders west and then south through Perivale, Greenford and Hanwell. The park includes semi-natural areas, formal parks, golf courses, sports grounds and allotments.

Chiswick House and Garden; the House - discover Lord Burlington’s villa, inspired by Andrea Palladio and Inigo Jones; the Gardens - 65 acres of gardens, from classical vistas to ponds, fountains and an 18th century wilderness. One of the earliest examples of neo-Classical design in England with gardens that are the birthplace of the English Landscape movement. Click on the link above for further info and details of events there.

Ealing Dolls House Museum - a unique collection of over 300 beautiful dolls and other interesting miniature items from countries such as Ecuador, Persia and the USA.

English Heritage website, information on the collection of historic places managed by English Heritage.

Gunnersbury Park and Museum - newly restored house and museum with over 180 acres of parkland, two Georgian mansions (Grade II and Grade II* listed) and other historically significant buildings. The museum contains more than 40,000 objects which reflect the history of this part of west London. Gunnersbury Park is the perfect place to watch the seasons change whilst inside the Museum, you’ll find stories about prominent local people, both from history and the modern day. Click on the link above for further info and details of events there.

Ham House, Richmond - historic house with formal gardens set back 200 metres from the River Thames at Ham, south of Richmond. Claimed to be "unique in Europe as the most complete survival of 17th century fashion and power".

Hanwell and Ealing Heritage Museum - includes a display of everyday British domestic artefacts from the last hundred years but which are no longer in general use; also displayanded are items of equipment in use in local shops during the last century.

Hanwell Locks - flight of seven locks connecting the River Brent to the national canal system – recommended for a country walk! Recently awarded a Green Flag Award for maintaining the highest environmental standards.

Heathrow Exhibition - permanent exhibition at the University of West London describing the journey from humble beginnings over 70 years ago to the current status as one of the world’s biggest transport hubs, serving more than 200 destinations worldwide.

Hogarth’s House, Chiswick - built around 1700, the country home of the great painter, engraver and satirist William Hogarth (1697 - 1764) from 1749 until his death.

Horsenden Hill – Ealing’s largest single nature conservation site comprising meadows, wetland and woodland habitat.

Kew Gardens - world famous botanical paradise housing the world’s largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections.

London Museum of Water and Steam, Brentford - tells the story of London's water supply, the Brentford site, its people and amazing pumping engines.

London Transport Museum Depot - Acton - holds the majority of the collections not on display in the main Museum in Covent Garden, open for special events throughout the year, including themed open weekends and guided tours.

Marble Hill House, Twickenham - managed by English Heritage - a Palladian villa built between 1724 and 1729 for Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk and mistress of George II who lived there until her death.

Museum of Brands, Notting Hill – great for nostalgia, the fascinating story of how consumer products have evolved since Victorian times, learn about advertising.

Musical Museum, Brentford - musical instrument museum and concert venue.

National Archives, Kew - explore 1000 years of History.

Northala Fields, Northolt - managed by Ealing Council, opened 2008 and consisting of four artificial hills next to Western Avenue with several fishing lakes and a large field. The hills were constructed using rubble from the demolition of the original Wembley Stadium.

Osterley House and Park – managed by the National Trust, a Georgian country estate in West London.

Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery - Ealing’s architectural gem, recently restored. Owned from 1800 to 1810 by architect John Soane, who radically rebuilt it, now a showcase of Soane's design with additional exhibitions and events for visitors.

Richmond Museum – the story of Richmond from prehistory to the present day.

Syon House and Park, Isleworth – London home of the Duke of Northumberland. The house was built in the sixteenth century on the site of the Medieval Syon Abbey, and came to the family of the present owners in 1594.

Three Bridges, Hanwell - an ingenious three level crossing of bridges designated a Scheduled Monument designed by I K Brunel and completed 1859. The structure allows the Grand Union Canal, Great Western Railway and Windmill Lane to meet and cross (road over canal over railway).