Heritage and arts news

Published 20 August 2024.

Hounslow launches major storytelling festival

Hounslow has transformed into a storytelling hub this summer with Hounslow’s Festival of Storytelling.

Published 1 August 2024.

New guided tours launch in Hounslow

Hounslow Council have launched a new outdoor initiative, ‘Tours & Trails’, whereby residents and visitors can access free, self-guided tours across the borough.

Published 16 July 2024.

‘Anhad’ festival returns to Hounslow

‘Anhad’, the annual South Asian festival in Hounslow, is set to return to Bell Square on Saturday, 20 July, filling the space with live music performances and DJ’s from 3pm to 10pm.

Published 16 July 2024.

Hounslow’s Summer of Culture is back with a spectacular line-up

Summer of Culture is set to return in June complete with fiery feats, tall tales and tours and trails for all to follow.

Published 28 May 2024.

Immersing in the Colourscape at Boston Manor House

For the first time in Hounslow, Boston Manor House will host the ‘Colourscape’ festival of colour and music.

Published 21 May 2024.

Call for creative ideas for tours and trails for Summer of Culture 2024

Hounslow Council’s Summer of Culture 2024 is set to return in June with a programme showcasing the very best of arts and culture in the borough.

Published 7 February 2024.

Celebrate the festive season at Boston Manor Park with BAM!

To celebrate the festive season, up to 40 local creative businesses will be showcasing a fantastic array of handcrafted and unique products at the second pilot Boston Manor Arts Market (BAM!).

Published 22 November 2023.

Hounslow secures £180k grant for new sustainable creative space at Chiswick House and Gardens

The grant will support the creation of an energy-efficient creative campus – providing a workspace for up to 100 artists and makers at Chiswick House and Gardens.

Published 31 July 2023.

Free family activities as Boston Manor House opens to the public

The newly restored Boston Manor House in Brentford opens to the public on Friday 7 July at 12pm, ahead of a weekend of exciting free events for the family.

Published 7 July 2023.

Boston Manor House restoration recognised at Civic Trust Awards

The historic Boston Manor House in Brentford was recognised at the Civic Trust Awards a couple of weeks ago. The House, which recently underwent a five-year £6 million restoration project,…

Published 27 April 2023.

Giving Back to the Community: The Legacy of King Charles III's Coronation

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust and Hounslow Borough Council hope The Big Help Out will inspire people across West London to continue giving back to the community beyond the King’s…

Published 27 April 2023.

Hounslow gears up to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla

Events to celebrate the Kings coronation will take place across the borough, including at libraries, schools and in the community.

Published 26 April 2023.

Coronation Champions: putting Hounslow’s volunteers at the heart of the celebrations

New awards launched to celebrate community heroes during Coronation celebrations

Published 29 March 2023.

Her Majesty The Queen Consort makes historic visit to Brentford

Today (Thursday 23 February), Her Majesty The Queen Consort visits Boston Manor House in Brentford to see how the house has been restored to reflect its momentous 400-year history.

Published 23 February 2023.

Hounslow Digital Festival of Storytelling brings tales to astonish

We want to tell you a story...and in return, you can tell us one. This is the exciting concept behind the Hounslow Digital Festival of Storytelling, coming to the borough in February.

Published 23 January 2023.

Hounslow Council offers boost for festive season events

New grant funding launched for community events in Hounslow.

Published 24 October 2022.

Hounslow High Street shines for Diwali

Hounslow High Street will light up on Monday, 24 October to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali.

Published 21 October 2022.

Feltham's Freddie Mercury features on newly released Queen track Face It Alone

Former Feltham residents Freddie Mercury and Brian May feature on the newly released Queen track Face It Alone.

Published 14 October 2022.

Hounslow celebrates Black History Month

October is Black History Month and Hounslow is celebrating with a series of events across the borough.

Published 29 September 2022.