WALK — Explore Park Royal with Talking and Exploring

Talking and Exploring invites you to a guided walking tour through the evolving landscape of the Park Royal Design District, one of London’s most intriguing and dynamic creative hubs.

Once known solely as an industrial powerhouse, Park Royal and neighbouring North Acton are now undergoing a dramatic transformation. This walk offers a unique opportunity to uncover the rich history of the area—from its early 20th-century role as a major manufacturing and food production site, to its more recent reinvention as a thriving centre for artists, designers, and makers. The tour is perfect for anyone curious about London’s hidden creative corners, industrial heritage, and the ever-changing relationship between design and place.

As we walk, we'll delve into the stories behind the district’s shifting identity, tracing the layers of change across its buildings, businesses, and communities. Along the way, we’ll highlight a selection of local studios, creative spaces, and temporary installations taking part in the London Design Festival. You’ll get a flavour of what's on offer and inspiration to return and explore more at your own pace.

Everyone is welcome as long as they can take part in a walk with numerous stops on the way. Make sure you wear suitable footwear as the pavements can be uneven.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Joanna Dudzinska, founder of Talking and Exploring, has been offering tours of different parts of the OPDC area for a number of years bringing people together to learn about its past, present and future potential.

Each of her walks is a unique experience as different businesses, organizations, artisans and creatives may be visited each time, different routes can be taken, and changes commented on. She shares the results of her research and findings but likes to enable participants to give their thoughts and insights or share what they know and notice.

She is an enthusiast and endlessly curious.

Joanna Dudzinska has been offering tours of different parts of the OPDC area for a number of years bringing people together to learn about its past, present and future potential.

Each of her walks is a unique experience as different businesses, organizations, artisans and creatives may be visited each time, different routes can be taken, and changes commented on. She shares the results of her research and findings but likes to enable participants to give their thoughts and insights or share what they know and notice.

She is an enthusiast and endlessly curious.

Location:

Meet outside: EX2

41-43 Standard Road, NW10 6HF

https://citymapper.com/go/pguszxi5az

Part of Park Royal Design District x London Design Festival 2025

See the full programme here:

https://www.parkroyaldesigndistrict.com/ldf-2025