Hounslow: Offering fast connections to the London action in 2012

Everything you need to know about this West London borough

By visiting Hounslow and choosing this fantastic area for your accommodation during the Summer Games in 2012, you won’t just benefit from fantastic transport links into the heart of the capital.

Exciting attractions allow you to have a great holiday, too. After all, just because you’re going down to watch a few Olympic sports doesn’t mean your trip has to be dominated by the 2012 event!

The London borough of Hounslow can be dissected into a number of smaller districts, each with their own redeeming features and attractions. You might want to do a bit of research into each of these districts to be sure you’re getting the best deal – and who knows, the prices to rent a property temporarily in Ashford might be significantly cheaper than the cost of a rental in Woodlands!

What would we have done without the Internet? Not only are we able to book our London Olympic tickets in a sensible and fair way (eradicating the need for unwanted sales on a first-come-first-served basis), but finding accommodation that we’ll be sure to love has never been easier.

Interested in Athletics? An insight into what’s coming up in the Olympics

The programme of sport offered in the Summer Olympics is liable to change every year in line with the facilities in the region.

For example, golf will be making its grand return to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics which are due to be held in 2016. Casting our mind back to the 2012 games that we have to look forward to, one of the disciplines which you can always guarantee to enjoy will be the athletics – with plenty of sprinting, long-distance racing and other sports all taking place, and thousands of talented individuals vying for a medal for their home country.

There’s something about watching the athletics in person that makes it better than the TV; the atmosphere is palpable and there’s a jovial atmosphere even when you’re watching races where Britain isn’t taking place. If you are in love with Athletics, make sure you choose accommodation in Hounslow for quick access into Newham’s Olympic Park through the array of bus routes in this London borough, not to mention the Heathrow branch of the Piccadilly line which is easily accessible from a number of stations in the area.

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An insight into Hounslow’s attractions

Because of the sheer size of Hounslow, with dozens of different districts and constituencies, you’ll be bound to find a restaurant that can offer a slap-up meal near you.

In Richmond, we’ve got the highly-commended Glasshouse Restaurant, which allows you to enjoy French cuisine that retains a pan-European focus for that authentic twist – making this eatery stand head and shoulders over its competitors.

So: what did one delighted visitor have to say? “We were made to feel special and very welcome from the time of booking to the time of leaving. Not that crowded when we went on a Sunday night and result of our visit was six very happy tummies. Do try each other’s plates for full enjoyment of the breathtaking menu!”

In addition to the cinemas and the chance to go bowling, you shouldn’t forget a visit to the Kew Bridge Steam Museum if you’re heavily interested in the Industrial Revolution. Their gripping artefacts, exhibitions and real-life stories will bring this historical era to life for historians and young children in an exciting way, offering a great day out and a refreshing excursion from watching the sport.

Transport in Hounslow: What should you bear in mind?

And so onto transport in Hounslow, where you won’t miss the car thanks to the extensive public routes available. Most of the districts in the area are on the Heathrow branch of the Piccadilly line, which offers frequent services into Central London.

As this information implies, this also means that you’re not too far away from one of the busiest airports in the capital, offering short-haul and long-haul flights for visitors from around the world. Fantastic!

If you’ve got an aptitude for following bus routes, you’ll also be delighted that there are dozens of different ways to get from A to B in Hounslow. Why not visit a Tourist Information Centre or get some online research done in advance?

Finally, don’t forget that in addition to London Underground and Overground services.