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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · London

West Acton tube station

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West Acton tube station — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

West Acton station, W3 - geograph.org.uk - 1614224

Phillip Perry — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
West Acton · 0.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

West Acton tube station is located in Ealing, London, with the postcode W3 0DS. The nearest railway station is West Acton, just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

West Acton tube station is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Summary from the official site

Oxygen Acton is an activity park featuring trampolining, soft play, and dodgeball among other attractions. Visitors can enjoy open play sessions that provide access to various activities, including a giant airbag and interactive zones. The park is suitable for families and offers structured sessions for toddlers.

Read more on the official property page.

From the Wikipedia article

West Acton is a London Underground station in West Acton, London. It is on the Ealing Broadway branch of the Central line, between Ealing Broadway and North Acton stations. It is its only intermediate station in the branch. The station is a Grade II listed building. It is in London fare zone 3. The station is close to North Ealing tube station on the Piccadilly line, 550 metres away at the western end of Queens Drive.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

As Transport for London explains: The Great Western Railway (GWR) built the Ealing Broadway branch (the western part of the former Ealing & Shepherd's Bush Railway) and opened it for freight trains in April 1917, and the Central London Railway trains used the line from 3 August 1920. West Acton and were built and owned by the GWR, and both opened on 5 November 1923. GWR steam freight trains also ran through West Acton until 1938, when the London Underground tracks were segregated further east, through East Acton station, and to the west of North Acton station. The current station, replacing the original building, was designed by the Great Western Railway, on behalf of London Transport, as…

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Coordinates
51.5178, -0.2808
District
Ealing
Parish
Ealing, unparished area
Postcode
W3 0DS
Parliamentary constituency
Ealing Central and Acton
Phone
020 8050 1315
Nearest railway station
West Acton0.1 km
Opening
Mon - Fri 09:30-13:30 & 15:30-19:00; Sat - Sun 09:00-19:00

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Acton tube station?
West Acton tube station is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W3 0DS), in the parish of Ealing, unparished area.
What is West Acton tube station?
West Acton tube station — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to West Acton tube station?
The nearest railway station is West Acton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode W3 0DS.
Who owns West Acton tube station?
West Acton tube station is owned by London Underground.
Is West Acton tube station a listed building?
West Acton tube station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is West Acton tube station free to visit?
Yes, West Acton tube station is free to enter.
How do I get to West Acton tube station?
The nearest railway station is West Acton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W3 0DS.