Chiswick - London
Overview
Located 5.9 miles (9.5 km) west of Charing Cross, Chiswick is an area of West London, and covers the eastern part of the London Borough of Hounslow. Chiswick is an old English word which means "Cheese Farm". It originates from the riverside meadows and farms that are thought to have supported an annual cheese fair on Dukes Meadows up until the 18th century. Chiswick is a popular leisure destination as it is a mix of retail restaurants, food outlets and expanding office and hotel space. The area is not fully residential and its wide streets encourage cafes and restaurants. Chiswick was Voted the 8th most expensive place to live in the U.K, in 2007. Known for its affluence and famous artist William Hogarth, it is home to the Griffin Brewery, where Fuller, Smith & Turner brew their prize-winning ales. It is home to many of the UK’s top celebrities and most recently has been described as the ‘New Notting Hill.

Accommodation
Make your stay in Chiswick convenient and comfortable by choosing Chiswick hotels. The Chiswick Court is a budget hotel in a convenient location with Turnham Green tube station only 3 minutes walk. The excellent service and amenities at the hotel will truly win your heart. Enjoy your stay in the Chiswick Moran Hotel as the hotel provides personalized and professional service. Located about 20 mins from central London and 20 mins from Heathrow, getting access to pubs, restaurants and local attractions is easy.

Shopping
Chiswick is a good place for shopping. Get something for your dear ones back at home from Chiswick. In Devonshire Road in Chiswick you will get designer wears, designer jewellery, unique gifts, original artworks, bespoke framing, pets and pet accessories. At Acton Lane you can buy antiques, bathroom equipment and fittings, including tiles and accessories, retro and contemporary homewares including lampshades, cushions, lighting, kitchenware, artwork and giftware. If you are looking for electrical goods, go to Bollo Lane. Buy sports goods, picture and photo framers, jewellery, men’s clothes, and alternative and complimentary medicines at Turnham Green Terrace.

Food
Chiswick boasts of various restaurants specializing in almost all the cuisines of the world. You will get to taste cuisines from different nationalities. If you want to gorge on eastern European cuisines, Garni Restaurant is the ideal place to dine. You will just love the Armenian cuisines which has a touch of Russia and Turkey. For seafood lovers, Fishworks Seafood Café is recommended for the variety of gastronomic seafood that is served, including lobster, prawns, langoustine, shark, octopus, eel, swordfish and crab. For oriental cuisines, Singapore Garden Restaurant will serve you authentic cuisines inspired by Malay and Chinese cuisine.