Gunnersbury Park & Museum
Gunnersbury Park & Museum is 185 acres of heritage parkland and a recently renovated interactive museum celebrating west London’s rich multicultural and multi-faith history. The museum tells the story of Ealing and Hounslow’s past and present populations, while the park features open lawns, formal gardens, and tranquil lakes. The site also has an exciting public events programme and brand new Sports Hub facility.
Location & Opening Hours
Location
Gunnersbury Park House
Popes Lane
London
W5 4NH
Opening Hours
Park
Open daily, 7am – dusk.
Museum
Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4:30pm.
Historic Kitchens
Thursday-Sunday, 10am-4:30pm.
Free entry.
Transport
By public transport
Both Acton Town (Piccadilly and District Lines) and South Ealing (Piccadilly Line) tube stations are a 10-minute walk from Gunnersbury Park & Museum.
Kew Bridge is the closest train station and is also a 10-minute walk from the site.
If travelling by bus:
• Travelling from Acton Town direction, the E3 stops by the Popes Lane entrance to the park.
• Travelling from South Ealing direction, the 65 route goes along South Ealing Road. Then walk along Popes Lane or catch the E3 travelling towards Acton Town.
• Travelling from Hammersmith or Chiswick, take the H91 towards West Hounslow and get off at Vantage West and enter the park via the southern entrance at Lionel Rd North.
• Travelling from Hounslow West or Osterley use the H91 and get off at Lionel Road.
By car
There is a car park accessible via Popes Lane (if using a SatNav, use the postcode W3 8LQ). Look for the lane signed Gunnersbury Park and Capel Manor College. The car park is approximate five minutes’ walk from the museum and charges apply.
Free designated disabled parking for blue badge holders can be found in the visitor carpark and next to the museum.
By bicycle
There are a number of cycle entrances to the park on Lionel Road, Popes Lane and the A406, North Circular Road. Bike racks can be found near the museum and the Sports Hub.