Living in Grove Park

Your guide to moving to Grove Park

Why Grove Park is a good place to live

Grove Park is a beautiful part of London - and is like a little bit of countryside in the capital.

Next door to Chiswick House and just across the River Thames from Kew Gardens, the architecture here is stunning, featuring large houses in British Queen Anne Revival style with lovely big gardens.

The area has some top notch eateries, excellent schools and independent shops and cafes, all surrounded by beautiful green spaces.

With lovely leafy streets, it's an area that combines suburban serenity and escapism with a touch of London vibrancy and panache.

In Grove Park you can enjoy Thames-side strolls, easy access to Kew and Chiswick House, plus a variety of local independent shops and eateries.

And at the end of the day, there are plenty of lovely local pubs to enjoy. Tuck into dinner at The City Barge, which has all the riverside views.

What's Grove Park famous for?

Grove Park is famous for its distinct architecture, including British Queen Anne Revival style houses and a plethora of historic sites such as Chiswick House and Gardens.

World famous cricketer W.G.Grace also once lived here.

You'll find references to this pretty area in 'The Railway Children' by Edith Nesbit, and it has starred in the movie 'The Theory of Everything' and TV series 'Killing Eve'.

Actor John Thaw and poet Dylan Thomas are former residents, as was the Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who lived on Chinbrook Road, where there's a peace garden memorial dedicated to him.

Things to do in Grove Park

Explore the rich, diverse architecture by visiting St Paul's and St Michael’s churches.

Local gastro pubs like The Old Station House, The Bulls Head, The Queen's Head Pub & Kitchen and The City Barge are all popular with the locals and serve great food.

Take a stroll through Chiswick House and Gardens and Dukes Meadows - or cross the river and head to Kew Gardens or the nearby National Archives.

And if you love sport, you're in the right place, there are cricket greens at Chiswick House, while at Dukes Meadows, there's Chiswick Rugby Football Club and Barnes Hockey Club alongside golf, tennis and even indoor skiing