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The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

 
 
ADDRESS
118-120 Gunnersbury Lane, Acton Town, W3 8BQ 
 
TELEPHONE
020 7565 7298 
 
OPENING TIMES
Guided tours 2008 (must pre-book): Jun 28th, Jul 25th & 26th, Aug 29th & 30th, Sep 26th & 27th, Oct 24th & 25th, Nov 28th & 29th | Open weekend: Nov 1st & 2nd
 
PRICES
£10 (Adults), £8.50 (Concs)
 

Nearby The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

 
 
 
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The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)This is London Transport's unique working museum store containing vast collections not on display at the museum in Covent Garden. The building, which provides more than 6000 square metres of storage space, is open to the public on a limited basis through regular guided tours. The Depot offers monthly, pre-booked guided tours and is open to the public on three weekends a year (each with a special theme, guest collections and vehicles).
 
 

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Hotels near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

Near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Ramada Ealing London
Ramada Ealing
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 60% off from £67
4-5 Hanger Lane Ealing Common, W5 | 16 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
If you’re booking a hotel outside the centre of London all you want are excellent transport links and cheap rates. In addition, the Ramada Jarvis Ealing ...More
 
 
 
Ramada Encore London West London
Ramada Encore London West
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double/Twin Rooms: 74% off from £54
4 Portal Way, W3 | 32 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
The Ramada Encore London West Hotel is an ideal accommodation choice for both business and leisure pursuits in the city. Conveniently located in West London, within ...More
 
 
 
Holiday Inn Express London Park Royal London
Holiday Inn Express London Park Royal
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 67% off from £53
Victoria Road, W3 | 37 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Park Royal offers great transport links to the whole of London, and is only a short journey from Heathrow airport. This recently-built Express hotel offers everything ...More
 
 
 
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Alternative Museums nearest The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

Nearest to The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Shepherds Bush Library London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Shepherds Bush Library
London > Attractions > Museums
6 Wood Lane, W12 | 2.4 miles from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
In the shadow of the Westfield Shopping Centre, the £2 million Shepherds Bush Library easily competes with the sharp architectural lines and bright lights of the ...More
 
 
 
Leighton House Museum London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Leighton House Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
12 Holland Park Road, Holland Park, London W14 | 3.3 miles from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Leighton House is one of the most opulent museums in London, and its small scale makes it easy enough to explore thoroughly in an afternoon. Located ...More
 
 
 
Musical Museum London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Musical Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
368 High Street, TW8 | 32 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Experience the fascinating world of automatic musical instruments at this unusual, melodious museum. The many instruments housed here were all designed to provide music at the ...More
 
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

The best museums, galleries, attractions near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Kew Bridge Steam Museum London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Kew Bridge Steam Museum
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Green Dragon Lane, TW8 | 26 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
If you're into steam-powered stuff or simply have a penchant for the unusual and unique then the Victorian Kew Bridge Steam Museum is more than worth ...More
 
 
 
PM Gallery and House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
PM Gallery and House
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, W5 | 30 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Bought by the architect John Soane in 1800, Pitzhanger Manor house - which now includes the PM Gallery and House - was to become the most ...More
 
 
 
Hogarth's House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Hogarth's House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Hogarth Lane, Great West Road, W4 | 35 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
With its location next to one of the busiest roads in London, it's hard to believe that Hogarth's House, William Hogarth's country home and museum, was ...More
 
 
 
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Events near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

Near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Old Skool Thursdays
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife  Dates: Thursday 16th February and Thursday 23rd February 2012 - 10pm
Euphoriom, 1-3 High Street, W3 | 15 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Resident DJs supply R&B, dancehall, funky, soca and old skool....More
 
 
 
On:1
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife  Dates: Thursday 16th February and Thursday 23rd February 2012 - 10pm-3.30am
Euphoriom, 1-3 High Street, W3 | 15 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Resident DJs supply drum'n'bass, dubstep, future garage, house, old skool and hip hop....More
 
 
 
Absolution Fridays
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife  Dates: Friday 17th February and Friday 24th February 2012 - 10pm-3.30am
Euphoriom, 1-3 High Street, W3 | 15 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
House, R&B, hip hop, club classics, bashment and Afro beats courtesy of DJs on rotation including Deadley Antiks, Big Business, 4play sounds, K virus, Jay Jones, ...More
 
 
 
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Entertainment near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

Near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Bush Hall London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Bush Hall
London > Entertainment > Live Music
310 Uxbridge Road, W12 | 2.1 miles from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
A unique venue whose high ceilings have played host to a wide variety of artists from cabaret to cutting-edge electronica. Built in 1905 as a dance ...More
 
 
 
Tabard Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Tabard Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Bath Road, W4 | 30 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Located above the Tabard pub in Chiswick, the Tabard Theatre hosts all kinds of live entertainment from experimental work and comedy to Shakespeare. Opened ...More
 
 
 
Watermans London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Watermans
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 | 35 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
An attractive multi-cultural, multi-purpose arts centre on the river in Brentford, Watermans is a real draw in this part of town. The 175-seat theatre shows a ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

The best shops and markets near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Wyndham House Butchers
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
229 Chiswick High Road, W4 | 28 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
The Wyndham House flagship butchers on the Fulham Road fast built up a reputation as one of London's best butchers. This third family-run operation in Chiswick ...More
 
 
 
Eco London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Eco
London > Shopping > House and Garden
213 Chiswick High Road, W4 | 28 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Eco makes shopping for the environmentally conscious easy. The energy efficient store in Chiswick is part owned by actor Colin Firth, aka Mr Darcy, who is ...More
 
 
 
Mortimer & Bennett London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Mortimer & Bennett
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
33 Turnham Green Terrace, W4 | 30 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Even in the culinary Mecca of Turnham Green, with half-a-dozen celebrated delicatessens in easy walking distance - Mortimer & Bennett stands out. The owners travel widely ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

What are the best dining options near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum) London?
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
North China Restaurant
London > Restaurants > Chinese restaurants
305 Uxbridge Road, Acton, W3 | 7 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Chinese cuisine. Booking essential for dinner. Separate room for parties. ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Sushi-Hiro
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
1 Station Parade, Uxbridge Road, W5 | 12 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Japanese cuisine. ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Swan
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
1 Evershed Walk, 119 Acton Lane, W4 | 18 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
...More
 
 
 
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Education near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

Near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
The Kids Cookery School London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Kids Cookery School
London > Education > Cookery Courses
107 Gunnersbury Lane, W3 | 1 minute from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
The Kids' Cookery School in West London is a unique venue offering cookery classes and workshops for children aged three upwards. Children can have fun creating ...More
 
 
 
The Artists Theatre School London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Artists Theatre School
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Ealing Studios, W5 | 27 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
The Artists Theatre School provides Saturday drama workshops at Ealing Studios run by working actors for students in age groups from 5 years to adult. Fees ...More
 
 
 
Leiths School of Food and Wine - Evening Classes London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Leiths School of Food and Wine - Evening Classes
London > Education > Cookery Courses
16-20 Wendell Road, W12 | 36 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Courses in practical cookery for enthusiastic amateurs at London's best cookery school. Evening courses at Leiths run from 6.45pm to 9.15pm on a variety of topics ...More
 
 
 
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Leisure near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum) gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Jurlique Day Spa London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Jurlique Day Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
300 Chiswick High Road, W4 | 27 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
This fantastic, no-nonsense spa is a great way to treat yourself to a day of pampering, without pushing the boat out too far. Comforting massage, meticulous ...More
 
 
 
Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Kew Gardens, TW9 | 35 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Walk among the tree tops at Kew Gardens when you take the Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway, 18 metres above the ground. Designed by Marks Barfield ...More
 
 
 
Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens) London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Kew, Richmond, TW9 | 35 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Since the 18th century, these extensive gardens have been the spiritual home of botany in England, if not in Europe. From the cooling glades of the ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

The best pubs near London The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum).
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Swan
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
1 Evershed Walk, 119 Acton Lane, W4 | 18 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Duke of Sussex
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
75 South Parade, Chiswick, W4 | 20 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Formerly a TV pub with pool tables, The Duke of Sussex recently had a makeover. Now this gastro design pub offers a relaxed, ...More
 
 
 
Old Packhorse London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Old Packhorse
London > Nightlife > Pubs
434 Chiswick High Road, W4 | 23 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
This is yet another of London’s old-man pubs that has smartened itself up and started serving some decent food. The refurbishment here thankfully hasn't ironed out ...More
 
 
 
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Nightlife near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum) clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Green Room
London > Nightlife > Bars
45A Goldhawk Road, W12 | 2.3 miles from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Where the Bush Bar and Grill used to be - down a dingy alley off Goldhawk Road - we now have the Green Room. Gone is ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Bluejay
London > Nightlife > Bars
184 Uxbridge Road, W12 | 2.3 miles from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Bluejay is a very unusual find on this part of the Uxbridge Road, a classy jazz club with a sleek interior, lounge atmosphere and a smart ...More
 
 
 
Albertine Wine Bar London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Albertine Wine Bar
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
1 Wood Lane, W12 | 2.4 miles from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Even though this wine bar is practically on the traffic hub of Shepherds Bush green and in the shadow of the mega Westfield Shopping Centre it ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum).
High Road House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
High Road House
London > Business > Venue Hire
162 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 | 31 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
Chiswick felt like it had truly arrived when Soho House owner Nick Jones decided 2006 was a good time to open up here - 'first Soho, ...More
 
 
 
Kew Gardens London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Kew Gardens
London > Business > Venue Hire
Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, TW9 | 35 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
...More
 
 
 
Chiswick House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Chiswick House
London > Business > Venue Hire
Burlington Lane, Chiswick House Grounds, Chiswick, W4 | 37 minutes from The Depot, (Acton's London Transport Museum)
One of the most glorious examples of 18th century British architecture, Chiswick House was designed by the third Earl of Burlington (1694-1753). A triumph of the ...More
 
 
 
 

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The Near And The Elsewhere
Exhibitions | Until 17th March 2012 

PM Gallery and House 1.27 miles from The Depot, (acton's London Transport Museum)

Films, photographs and installations examining the effects of the current global downturn on urban space and architecture, by artists including ...More

Elastic Bridge
Theatre | Until 18th February 2012 

Tabard Theatre 1.27 miles from The Depot, (acton's London Transport Museum)

Strawberry Blonde Curls presents a dark comedy-drama, performed by Rosie MacPherson, John Tomlinson and Andrew Draper, about three disparate characters ...More

Kew Gardens Tropical Extravaganza
Kew Gardens Tropical Extravaganza
Exhibitions | Until 4th March 2012 

Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens) 1.49 miles from The Depot, (acton's London Transport Museum)

Kew Gardens are adding a splash of colour to the winter months with their Tropical Extravaganza. With a festival inspired ...More

 
Orchid Nursery Tour
Tours | Until 1st March 2012 

Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens) 1.49 miles from The Depot, (acton's London Transport Museum)

A tour and a planting demonstration....More

The Phoenix And The Carpet: Forest Forge Theatre Company (Over 5s)
Theatre | On 14th February 2012 

Watermans 1.5 miles from The Depot, (acton's London Transport Museum)

An adaptation of E Nesbit's children's story....More

The Emperor's Guests: Researching Far East Prisoners Of War: Talk
Exhibitions | On 14th February 2012 

The National Archives 1.56 miles from The Depot, (acton's London Transport Museum)

Alan Bowgen discusses research about the experiences of Prisoners Of War in the Far East....More

Pure Love
Music | On 14th February 2012 

Bush Hall 2.08 miles from The Depot, (acton's London Transport Museum)

Former Gallows frontman Frank Carter leads his alternative outfit....More

Gavin DeGraw
Concerts | On 14th February 2012 

Shepherd's Bush Empire 2.39 miles from The Depot, (acton's London Transport Museum)

Pop-rock from the New York-based singer-songwriter....More

The Humphrey Lyttelton Band
Concerts | On 14th February 2012 

The Bull's Head 2.42 miles from The Depot, (acton's London Transport Museum)

The seven-piece plays jazz....More

Cinderella: Shona Reppe Puppets (Ages 5-11)
Theatre | Until 18th February 2012 

Lyric Hammersmith 2.42 miles from The Depot, (acton's London Transport Museum)

The ancient fairy tale is retold using puppets....More

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