Hounslow Council have launched a new outdoor initiative, ‘Tours & Trails’, whereby residents and visitors can access free, self-guided tours across the borough.
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2024
From today, residents and visitors of all ages can visit inHounslow to access, self-guided tours of Hounslow, Brentford, Feltham and Chiswick.
As part of the Hounslow’s Summer of Culture programme, ‘Tours & Trails’ has been developed and created by five Hounslow-based artists and creatives - Amy Tickner, Trevor Moore, Ekta Kaul, Gideon Reeling and Jack Fairey.
These creators have demonstrated a strong passion for telling the personal or fictional stories of our residents, and sharing the unique history, culture and landscape through art, storytelling or music.
All the tours and trails can be completed by foot, cycling or using public transport. They are free and family friendly. Maps or instructions of trail routes can be found on the Summer of Culture’s Tours and Trails website.
Councillor Salman Shaheen, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Public Spaces at Hounslow Council, said:
“The ‘Tours & Trails’ initiative is a new collaboration between the Council and local creatives, showcasing the history of the borough through arts and culture while helping nurture homegrown talent.
“We are proud to present this new project during the Summer of Culture for our residents and visitors of Hounslow to see, do and explore. I hope residents across the borough will take part in these trails to learn more about Hounslow’s unique culture and heritage.”
Participants can listen to recordings, see historic pictures and read more about a place by using the QR codes to access culture stories of each destination.
Hounslow’s annual Summer of Culture, which began in June, is a partnership between local art centres, historic houses, museums, libraries, community groups and the Council to showcase the very best of local, national and international culture. From outdoor arts and storytelling to film screenings and music, there is something for everyone.
Summer of Culture events are being added all the time, so bookmark www.inHounslow.com/summerofculture to stay up to date with what’s on or find Summer of Culture 2024 on social media via Facebook and Instagram.
