Greenford

Greenford sits in the Brent valley in west London, where the Grand Union Canal threads past and Horsenden Hill rises above the rooftops to give one of the better views in this part of the city. It's a suburb built around that mix of waterway and green hill, with the busier stretches of the A40 and local high street running alongside quieter paths that follow the canal towpath or climb up through the woods and grassland of the hill itself.

Most visitors stay at the Premier Inn London Greenford or the Bridge Hotel, both practical bases for exploring not just Greenford but the wider west London area, with easy road and rail links into central London.

Horsenden Hill Activity Centre makes the most of that hilltop setting, offering outdoor activities against the backdrop of the hill's open fields and woodland. For younger children, the Wacky Warehouse at Ballot Box is a reliable indoor option, particularly useful when the weather turns. Beyond these, the canal towpath itself is worth building time around, whether that's a walk or a cycle ride tracing the water through the valley.

Between the hill, the canal and the food on offer, Greenford works well as a base for a short stay or a day exploring west London's quieter, greener corners.