Ealing Venues Taking Part Open House London Festival
A rare opportunity to see inside the area's most interesting buildings
The South Ealing Cemetery Chapels will be opened
September 12, 2025
Venues across the Ealing area are participating in the city-wide Open House Festival, offering residents and visitors a rare opportunity to explore the borough’s architectural heritage, civic spaces, and community landmarks.
The festival, now in its 33rd year, celebrates public access and urban storytelling across London’s built environment and runs from 13 to 21 September.
Highlights include:
South Ealing Cemetery Chapels – Drop-In Access
Dates: Saturday 14 and Monday 16 September
Time: 10:00–16:00
Visitors can explore the Victorian chapels and learn about restoration efforts led by the Ealing Parks Foundation.
Event details and access
Stories Behind the Stones – Guided Walk
Dates: Saturday 14 and Monday 16 September
Time: 11:00–12:30
This heritage walk through South Ealing Cemetery highlights notable graves and local history.
Booking required
Ealing Town Hall – Guided Tour
Date: Saturday 14 September
Time: 10:00–13:00
A tour of the Grade II listed civic building, including the council chamber and historic rooms.
Tour information
Brentham Garden Suburb – Self-Guided Walk
Date: Sunday 15 September
Time: 10:00–16:00
Explore one of the UK’s earliest garden suburbs, with interpretation materials available at Brentham Club.
More information
Park Royal Design District – Open Studios and Tours
Dates: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September
Time: 11:00–17:00
Part of both Open House and the London Design Festival, this programme includes creative workshops and walking tours of the evolving industrial-creative hub.
Full programme
Greenview House – Sustainable Residential Design
Date: Tuesday 17 September
Time: 14:00–17:00
A contemporary low-energy home in Ealing focused on thermal performance and occupant comfort. Visitors can learn about its fabric-first approach and green technologies.
Event listing
HTA Design Studio – Architectural Practice Tour
Date: Wednesday 18 September
Time: 10:00–12:00
HTA’s Ealing-based studio offers a behind-the-scenes look at its adaptive reuse of a Victorian warehouse and current design projects.
Booking and details
All events are free to attend, though some require advance booking due to limited capacity. Visitors are encouraged to check the Open House Festival programme and search “Ealing” for the most up-to-date listings and access details.
The Open House Festival provides a unique opportunity to engage with Ealing’s architectural character—from civic landmarks and historic homes to emerging design hubs—while connecting residents with the spaces that shape their community. It is organised by the architecture education charity Open City.
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