Your Guide
to London

Your Guide to London

London is the capital of the United Kingdom, a major tourist destination for visitors from around the globe and one of the world's most important financial centres. Home to the British monarchy and nearly 8 million Londoners, London embraces a long and varied history whilst being on the cutting edge of modern culture. Let us help you learn about this amazing city by taking you on a tour one area at a time.

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West London comprises of the London Boroughs of Hounslow, Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing, Brent, Kensington and Chelsea, Harrow and Hillingdon. West London is a major business centre as well as the location of many upmarket residential areas. London Paddington Station is situated in West London as well as London Heathrow International Airport.

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham was formed by merging the Metropolitan Boroughs of Fulham and Hammersmith in 1965. A large number of international corporations have offices in Hammersmith and Fulham and the area is a major centre for business. Districts in the Borough include Acton, Shepherds Bush, Parsons Green and West Kensington.

The London Borough of Ealing is a multicultural community and has a population of approximately 310,000 people. Ealing is renowned as the home of oldest film studios in the world and has been the location for a number of popular films and television series including Notting Hill, Doctor Who and The Importance of Being Earnest. Districts in the area include Bedford Park, Ealing, Hanwell and West Acton.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is the wealthiest borough in the country and its residents are the highest earners. Kensington and Chelsea is home to the world famous Harrods departments store, Harvey Nichols, a number of universities and museums as well as international embassies. Districts in the area include Bayswater, Kensington, Holland Park, Chelsea, Notting Hill and South Kensington.

The London Borough of Brent forms part of Greater London and is a mixture of commercial properties, residential areas and industrial land. Wembley is situated in Brent and is a popular choice for businesses, a large number of companies have offices in Wembley. The world famous Wembley Arean and Wembley Stadium are situated in the area. Districts in Brent include Alperton, Queens Park, Kensal Green and Willesden.

The London Borough of Harrow is an ethnically diverse area and is considered a borough of contrasts. Harrow on the Hill is home to the Harrow School and property prices in the area are higher than average, while Wealdstone is considered an area of depravation. Districts in the Borough of Harrow include Belmont, Pinner, South Harrow and Hatch End.

The westernmost borough in London is the Borough of Hillingdon and is home to Heathrow Airport. The borough is split into two, with South Hillingdon predominantly an industrial area and North Hillingdon an affluent residential area. Districts in the borough include Cowley, Hayes, Ruislip and Uxbridge.

The London Borough of Hounslow is home to a number of major international corporations including GlaxoSmithKline and is also the headquarters of British Sky Broadcasting. The area is popular with businesses due to its connections to Heathrow Airport and many companies have chosen to open offices in Hounslow. Districts in the area include Brentford, Chiswick, Feltham and Isleworth.

West London is the perfect choice for companies looking to expand business operations and open new offices.