Ravenscourt Park is a scenic green space with a selection of tennis courts - spread out in three areas of the park - basketball court, bowling green, lake and a kid friendly cafe - the Georgian stable block of Ravenscourt House. Beyond the cafe and by the entrance to Paddenswick Road a beautiful walled rose garden is tucked away. This used to be the kitchen garden of Ravenscourt House which occupied the higher ground near the cafe; up until 1941. Enter the 'secret' garden through the 18th century gates and you'll discover a beautiful hideaway where you can sit on a bench and escape the city. At the other end of the park, to the south, you'll find Ginkgo Garden Centre with its excellent Cafe Ginkgo under the railway arches to the south of the park, close to Ravenscourt Park Tube Station. There's been a park here since medieval times when Paddenswick Manor existed - the lake in the centre of the park is part of the moat that surrounded the house. But it was only in 1888 that the 32 acre site was officially opened as public parkland. In recognition of its longevity and historical past, the north-eastern corner has been designated as an Archaeological Priority Area with plane trees and cedars among the longest surviving.
Saturday 7th November 2009
Fireworks, funfairs and food stalls
Across the whole of London fireworks will be set off on Saturday 7th November from Alexandra Palace in the north to... More
Bonfire Night
Venues across London,
5th November 2009 (and other dates in November)
November is the month that likes to go with a bang - and an explosive one... More
The Old Ship
25 Upper Mall, W6 9TD
Hammersmith heavyweight presiding over the Thames
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Ravenscourt Park Fireworks
Paddenswick Road, W6 0UL
Saturday 8th November 2008
West London's favourite Bonfire Night display draws a massive crowd. The 32-acre park is a superb... More
Playday
Regent's Park and Various venues, NW1 4NR
6th August 2008
Playing is great fun but it's also essential to children's development. Revelling in the lighter side of... More
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 ... More
Holland Park Avenue / Kensington High Street,Kensington,
London,
W8Map
37 minutes walk from Ravenscourt Park
Small, pretty park in west London.
Pretty, petit Holland Park is the ideal location for those wanting to escape the clamour of the city but who ... More
The old Fuller's brewery forms the home of this stylish budget hotel, conveniently located halfway between Heathrow Airport and Central London. It's an easy stroll ... More
K West oozes luxury – its sleek design runs from the striking exterior to the rooms’ understated sophistication to the spa’s calm coolness. With K ... More
Panto comes to the Lyric Hammersmith this Christmas, after an absence of 30 years, as the classic fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk delivers an ...More
Seasoned stand-up comedian Ed Byrne returns to the Hammersmith Apollo with his hilarious show Different Class this November. Best described as "pedantic and whimsical" (after ...More
Kelmscott House, William Morris's home from 1878-96, is a private house and not open to the public. The basement and coach house, however, (entrance down ... More
Within the oasis of the Ginkgo Garden Centre the Hammersmith branch of Zita Elze stocks a wide range of tasteful interiors ideas for giving your ...More
Adjoining Chez Kristof and owned by the same team this delightful deli and cafe is a much-loved spot where you can sample some wonderful ingredients ...More
West Londoners enjoying the perks of parklife should make a beeline for Cafe Ginkgo, part of the Ginkgo Garden Centre and adjacent to Ravenscourt Park ... More
Superb, authentic Polish cooking in a loud, friendly restaurant run by relaxed and friendly staff. This place can be rented for private parties so ring ... More
The Dove is one of London’s best loved riverside taverns. This charming 17th century inn is tucked away down a tiny alley and features Britain's ... More
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Ravenscourt Park is a scenic green space with a selection of tennis courts - spread out in three areas of the park - basketball court, bowling green, lake and a kid friendly cafe - the Georgian stable block of Ravenscourt House. Beyond the cafe and by the entrance to Paddenswick Road a beautiful walled rose garden is tucked away. This used to be the kitchen garden of Ravenscourt House which occupied the higher ground near the cafe; up until 1941. Enter the 'secret' garden through the 18th century gates and you'll discover a beautiful hideaway where you can sit on a bench and escape the city. At the other end of the park, to the south, you'll find 
