Ealing Walks with a Difference: Around Ealing Common

Discover Ealing Common on a friendly guided walk. Explore local stories, meet others, & reflect on what makes a place feel safe & welcoming.

A relaxed, welcoming walk to explore Ealing Common, meet others, and reflect on what makes a place feel safe and inclusive.

We’ll meet outside Ealing Common Station at 11:00am and set off on a gentle two-hour walk through the Common and surrounding streets. Along the way, we’ll explore local history, everyday spaces, and hidden stories — from churches and local businesses to homes of notable residents, including a special visit to the Polish Underground Movement Study Trust.

A walk with a purpose

This walk is part of the Your Voice Your Town project, funded by Ealing Council, supporting a shared goal: helping people feel safe, connected and welcome in their local area.

As we walk, we’ll gently reflect on questions such as:

• What makes a place feel safe or comfortable?
• Are there areas that feel less accessible or welcoming?
• How do different people experience the same space?

There’s no pressure to speak — you’re welcome to simply listen, observe and enjoy the walk.

What makes these walks different

Since 2016, Talking and Exploring has been bringing people together through walks that focus on both place and people.

For this project, we also:

• welcome local residents, newcomers, and visitors alike
• reach out to those who may feel less confident, isolated or new to the area
• connect with local businesses, community and faith groups where possible
• create space for conversation, shared experience and new connections

After the walk

We’ll finish with an optional café stop — a chance to rest, chat and continue the conversation in a relaxed setting.

You’ll also be invited to share your thoughts afterwards. Your feedback helps build a better understanding of how people experience Ealing and contributes to wider community insight.

Tickets

🎟️ Free community walk – booking required

This walk is free to attend, thanks to funding from Ealing Council.

Places are limited, so please book in advance.

If you can no longer attend, do cancel your ticket so someone else can take part.

Important information

• Meeting point: Outside Ealing Common Station
• Duration: approx. 2 hours
• Mostly outdoors, including green spaces
• Gentle pace with regular stops

👟 Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather
📸 Photos may be taken — let us know if you prefer not to be included
⚠️ You take part at your own risk (routes are risk-assessed in advance)

📝 Feedback:
You’ll be invited to complete a short feedback form after the walk — this is an important part of the project and helps ensure local voices are heard.

📧 Please check your email before the event for any updates.