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The historic laundry district ('Soapsud Island'), the Goldsmiths Arms, a diverse West London community and excellent transport links on the Central and District lines
A little history
Acton was known as 'Soapsud Island' in the Victorian era due to the concentration of laundries serving London's wealthy West End households. The area transformed with the arrival of the Tube and became one of West London's most diverse communities.
Acton Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays has excellent fresh produce. The High Street has a genuinely diverse food scene that rewards exploration. Horn Lane for independent shops.
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Food & drink in Acton
Acton High Street has excellent diverse food — Japanese, Polish, Turkish, West African and more. The market for fresh produce. A genuinely multicultural food destination.
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Bars & nightlife
Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Acton. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
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The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Acton worth exploring on foot.
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Acton's diverse community sustains a vibrant independent food economy. The High Street has resisted chain dominance better than many West London areas.
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Frequently asked questions
Acton is a place in West London known for the historic laundry district ('Soapsud Island'), the Goldsmiths Arms, a diverse West London community and excellent transport links on the Central and District lines. Acton was known as 'Soapsud Island' in the Victorian era due to the concentration of laundries serving London's wealthy West End households. The population is around 75,000.
Acton High Street has excellent diverse food — Japanese, Polish, Turkish, West African and more. The market for fresh produce. A genuinely multicultural food destination.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Acton and across West London. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Acton businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Acton and the wider West London area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Acton and the surrounding area in West London, including East Acton, West Acton, North Acton, South Acton, Acton Central, Acton Green, Steyne and Old Oak Common.
