Hounslow Heritage Guides, 2012

The best way to explore the rich history of the ancient towns and villages that make up Hounslow Borough is to take a tour with an accredited Hounslow Heritage Guide.

Regular guided walks are held in Brentford, Chiswick and Isleworth from June to October. All are taken at a gentle pace and last around 90 minutes.

• A highwayman once danced with his lady victim on Hounslow Heath
• Some 200 soldiers perished during the Battle of Brentford
• Vincent van Gogh taught scripture in riverside Isleworth
• An 18thC aristocrat disposed of his wife’s body in the Thames at Chiswick

Fascinating facts and the full stories behind them are the life blood of the guides ...

With an understanding and knowledge of the area, experienced guides, in addition to our walks, can offer:

As well as taking part in the walks visitors can also explore such gems as Robert Adam’s masterpiece Syon House, Chiswick’s magnificent Palladian villa, a fine Jacobean mansion, Boston Manor and Osterley House, born of Tudor origin. Each is surrounded by splendid parkland.

Please revisit regularly for the latest information:

• From April our 2012 schedule can be downloaded.
• See 'News' for announcements.
• Watch for our 'Launch Walk' announcement.
• Our 'Special Walks' crop up over the season.