Brentford High Street

Syon House

Syon House and Gardens just off High Street Brentford is the London home of the Duke of Northumberland. Surrounded by its own parkland the house has perhaps the finest Robert Adam interior in the country.

Steam-Punk festival Kew Bridge Steam Museum

The largest exhibition of Steampunk art, craft and engineering in the world came to Kew Bridge Steam Museum on Brentford High Street in 2011.

Traditional boat-yards of Brentford

Boat building and repair has defined Brentford's character through the centuries. Just off Brentford High Street can still be observed at MSO Marine and will soon return to Lots Ait opposite Watermans Centre.

Grand Union Canal and River Brent

Brentford High Street is at the confluence of the Grand Union Canal, River Brent and River Thames. These are home to a thriving residential boat owner community, water sports and occassional freight traffic.

Kew Bridge Steam Museum

Kew Bridge Steam Museum marks the eastern entry point to Brentford High Street. It was built in the 19th century to supply London with water and is recognised as the most important historic site of the water supply industry in Britain.

Queen Anne era houses in The Butts

The Butts common land is surround by beautiful Queen Anne era houses. Originally known as the Ham "the butts" were required by Henry VIII and took this name from 1596.

Brentford Traders celebrate St George's Day

St George's Day celebrations on Market Place take place very year as traders and local residents come together to enjoy a market and live music in the heart of Brentford High Street.

Musical Museum performers

The Musical Museum on Brentford High Street is one of the world’s foremost collections of automatic instruments: From the tiny clockwork Musical Box to the self playing ‘Mighty Wurlitzer’.