Brentford High Street

London 2012 Olympics

Sports mad Elizabeth Deighton, 36, from Aylesbury passes on the Olympic Flame in Brentford Town Centre amid a rapturous reception, and carnival atmosphere

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Special Events

Brentford High Street hosts frequent events which include markets, live music, displays, and street performers

Brentford High Street Shops

There are over 80 shops, many uniquely designed and operated by local people, rather than clones of national chains

Olympic Torch on Brentford High Street

Olympic torch paraded through Brentford High Street Tuesday 24 July

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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.