How to spend a day out in Southall
Southall is known for its lively streets, colourful shops, and aromatic food markets, giving you a taste of diverse cultures without ever leaving London.
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Where is Southall
Located in the London Borough of Ealing, Southall lies to the west of Central London. Its close proximity makes it a sought-after destination for those who enjoy the city’s hustle and bustle but crave a unique cultural experience.
Southall is a suburb in West London, situated just a couple of miles from Heathrow Airport and is known for its rich local culture and diverse community. Southall is an area known for it’s significant South Asian community meaning you’re spoilt for choice when deciding how to spend your day in this vibrant town.
Whether it’s shopping you’re after, a spot of lunch or dinner or to understand the South Asian community a bit further, you are spoilt for choice when choosing something to do.
Things to do in Southall
With such a diverse community, there will be things to do for the foodies, for shoppers looking for a good bargain and for those who just want to immerse themselves in the local culture, Southall is a melting pot of activities that fit everyones interests.
Shopping - For shopping, try the Broadway, this is the main shopping street that runs through the heart of Southall providing shops to purchase traditional clothes, shoes, cultural items and even street snacks - if you’re a fan of sweets, you’ll be able to see how traditional indian sweets such as jalebis - (hot fried batter soaked in syrup) are made fresh to order.
Food - If all that shopping has got you hungry, make sure you start just past the beginning of the Broadway for the best places to eat in Southall, here you’ll find rows of Indian, Pakistani, Nepali and even Indo-Chinese restaurants with smells that will make your mouth water.
Historical - Perhaps one of the most prominent buildings in the area, the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, is the largest sikh temple outside of India, which welcomes visitors. It’s a stunning building finished in marble and granite, with a gilded dome and stained glass windows. It’s well worth a visit, even from the outside to admire the building itself.
Much of Southall was developed from the 19th century, but it also has a few pockets of olden days charm. Southall Manor House isn’t far, a much-altered yet still remarkable survivor from the Elizabethan era. The manor's former grounds are now a public park and contain several ancient yew trees.
Nature and Greenery - Southall offers numerous parks and green spaces for those looking to relax or engage in recreational activities. Southall Park, with its well-maintained gardens, play areas, and water features, provides a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle.
Art - The Dominion Arts Education Centre has a programme of regular art activities, including gallery exhibitions and shows - reflecting the diverse cultures represented across the borough of Ealing, this a great place to understand the culture that makes Southall so unique.
Sports - Southall is an area keen on sports and the Southall Sports Centre showcases this with a sports hall, fully equipped gym, sauna, dance studio and treatment room. The perfect way to end a busy day exploring what Southall has to offer.
It’s also the home of the London Progress Table Tennis Club, who were the British Senior Premiership Champions for 10 years in a row.
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Calling Southall home
Not only is this wonderful town the perfect place to visit, but we’re here to help you find out why it’s a great place to call home.
If you’re looking for a home to buy in Southall, we have a selection of 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments launching at Southall Grove in late 2025! Immerse yourself in the unique culture and community of Southall. The town is beckoning, and we're here to guide you through every step. Stay in the loop and discover the best of Southall with us!
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We are a well-known housing association who supply a wide range of housing options. We specialise in providing shared ownership homes for sale for those unable to get on to the property ladder on the open market.
We provide affordable rental and shared ownership homes throughout the South of England. With shared ownership, you could buy a share of a home and pay rent on the remaining share. We aim to make buying your home as easy and as stress-free as possible, with our experienced team offering comprehensive advice throughout.
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