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Living in UXBRIDGE

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Living in UXBRIDGE

Uxbridge is a large suburban town and the administrative headquarters for the London Borough

of Hillingdon. If you are a keen shopper Uxbridge is right up your street with its two shopping

centres ‘The Mall’ and ‘The Chimes’. London Heathrow Airport is located about five miles from

Uxbridge centre. Uxbridge itself is on both Metropolitan and Piccadilly underground lines giving

direct links through to the West End and beyond.

Scholars alike will know that the renowned Brunel University famous for its engineering

excellence is located in Uxbridge. It was founded in 1966 and named after Isambard Kingdom

Brunel the famous British engineer. Today it welcomes approximately 15,000 students from

around the world.

Well known celebrities from the area include Linford Christie, Ronnie Wood from the Rolling

Stones and Russell Grant.

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District Council

London Borough of Hillingdon

Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UWt: 01895 250111 www.hillingdon.gov.uk

Banks/Building Societies

Nearest branches of major banks

Santander

174 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1EF t: 0845 765 4321

Allied Irish Bank

51 Belmont Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1RZt: 01895 272448

Barclays

142 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1JXt: 0845 7555555

HSBC

28 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1JNt: 0845 7404404

Lloyds TSB

21 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1JDt: 0845 300 0000

Natwest

48-49 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UTt: 0845 600 2803

Royal Bank of Scotland

1-4 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1BPt: 01895 272201

Nearest branches of building societies

Cheltenham & Gloucester24 Chequers Square, Uxbridge, UB8 1LNt: 01895 810993

Halifax151-153 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1HXt: 01895 210648

Nationwide137 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1EBt: 01895 215000

Police Stations

Metropolitan Police 1 Warwick Place, Uxbridge, UB8 1PGt: 01895 251212

Metropolitan PoliceStation Road, West Drayton, UB7 7JQt: 01895 251212

Post OfficesUxbridge Post Office148 High Street, Uxbridge UB8 1JYt: 0845 722 3344

Uxbridge Common Post Office101 Park Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1NWt: 01895 234179

Rubbish Collection

For collection times, type street name anddoor number into:www.hillingdon.gov.uk/index.jsp?articleid=10754

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FREE TIME

TheatreBeck TheatreGrange Road, Hayes, UB3 2UEt: 020 8561 8371

Compass Theatre & Arts CentreGlebe Avenue, Uxbridge, UB10 8PDt: 01895 632488

Cinemas

Odeon CinemaThe Chimes, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1GDt: 0871 224 4007

Sports & Leisure Centres

Fitness FirstHigh Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1GDt: 01895 209870

Hillingdon Academy of Tennis17 Manor Waye, Uxbridge, UB8 2BEt: 01895 813746

Hillingdon Cricket ClubUxbridge Road, Hillingdon, UB10 0RZt: 01895 238130

John Penrose Sports CentreNorthwood Way, Harefield, UB9 6ETt: 01895 822929

Panthers Health ClubPacket Boat Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 2JPt: 01895 436000

Uxbridge Cricket ClubPark Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1NRt: 01895 237571

Uxbridge Football ClubHorton Road, West Drayton, UB7 8HXt: 01895 443557

Virgin ActiveThe Leisure Building, Vine Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1TDt: 01895 270044

Wayfarers Lawn Tennis ClubSwakeleys Drive, Ickenham, UB10 8QEt: 01895 812896

Green Spaces

Uxbridge CommonPark Road, Uxbridge

Uxbridge Common is a five-acre site, typical of the

traditional village common in its layout which includes

a pond, ditch network and perimeter tree planting. It is

quite unique in the borough for its habitats which are

an essential feature of the site.

Cowley Recreation GroundHigh Street, Cowley, UB8 2DZ

Awarded a "Green Flag" for the first time in 2009

this site is a vibrant and well-used recreation ground.

The adjacent Grand Union Canal is the backdrop to a

much appreciated and pleasant local site of pastime.

The site incorporates other features into its mainly

recreational setting, serving the community well

with play area, football pitches, multi-games court,

bowling green and sports pavilion/changing rooms. A

footpath network allows access for all and areas set

aside for wildlife provide interest. Horticultural

interest is provided by seasonal and shrub beds,

mature trees and hedges.

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Stockley Country ParkUxbridge, UB11 1AQ

Stockley Country Park and golf course offers some of

the finest views in the area. The northern 274 acres

of Stockley Park have been transformed into one of

the largest man-made parklands in London. The

parkland incorporates 11 lakes and nearly 200,000

trees and shrubs. A comprehensive footpath and

bridle path network is provided throughout the park,

golf course and canal side. The clubhouse is open to

the public including non-golfers and the balcony

restaurant and bar offers a varied menu with views

over the course.

Places of Worship

Christ Church Methodist United Reformed ChurchRedford Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1SZt: 01895 258956

Harefield Baptist ChurchRickmansworth Road, Harefield, UB9 6JXt: 01895 824095

Our Lady Of Lourdes & St Michael RC ChurchOsborne Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1UEt: 01895 233193

Salem Baptist ChurchUxbridge Road, Uxbridge, UB10 0NHt: 020 8569 2746

Salvation ArmyThe Larches, Uxbridge, UB10 0DJt: 01895 237548

St Catherine RC ChurchThe Green, West Drayton, UB7 7PJt: 01895 442777

St Giles ChurchSwakeleys Road, Ickenham, UB10 8BEt: 01895 622970

St John The Baptist C of E ChurchRoyal Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3QRt: 01895 461945

St Margarets C of E ChurchWindsor Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1ABt: 01895 258766

St Mary The Virgin C of E ChurchAshmead Lane, Denham, UB9 5BBt: 01895 832771

Schools

Primary

Breakspear Infant & Nursery SchoolBushey Road, Uxbridge, UB10 8JAt: 01895 630411

Breakspear Junior SchoolBushey Road, Ickenham, UB10 8JAt: 01895 671971

Colham Manor SchoolViolet Avenue, Hillingdon, UB8 3PTt: 01895 442301

Cowley St Laurence C of E SchoolWorcester Road, Cowley, UB8 3THt: 01895 235886

Harefield Infant SchoolHigh Street, Harefield, UB9 6BTt: 01895 671954

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Harefield Junior SchoolPark Lane, Uxbridge, UB9 6BJt: 01895 824447

Field End Junior SchoolField End Road, Ruislip, HA4 9PQt: 020 8866 8752

Hermitage Primary SchoolBelmont Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1RBt: 01895 234871

Hillingdon Primary SchoolUxbridge Road, Hillingdon, UB10 0PHt: 01895 460026

Oak Farm Infant SchoolWindsor Avenue, Uxbridge, UB10 9DDt: 01895 234375

Oak Farm Junior SchoolWindsor Avenue, Uxbridge, UB10 9DDt: 01895 238812

Ryefield Primary SchoolRyefield Avenue, Uxbridge, UB10 9DEt: 01895 238328

St Andrews C of E SchoolNursery Waye, Uxbridge, UB8 2LXt: 01895 232768

St Bernadette RC SchoolLong Lane, Uxbridge, UB10 0EHt: 01895 232298

St Helen’s CollegeParkway, Uxbridge, UB10 9JXt: 01895 234371

St Mary’s RC SchoolRockingham Close, Uxbridge, UB8 2UAt: 01895 232814

Secondary

Abbotsfield Boys SchoolClifton Gardens, Hillingdon, UB10 0BXt: 01895 237350

Bishopshalt SchoolRoyal Lane, Hillingdon, UB8 3RFt: 01895 233909

The Douay Martyrs RC SchoolEdinburgh Drive, Hillingdon, UB10 8QYt: 01895 679400

Uxbridge High SchoolThe Greenway, Uxbridge, UB8 2PRt: 01895 234060

Vyners SchoolWarren Road, Ickenham, UB10 8ABt: 01895 234342

Transport

Tube/Train

Denham StationNorth Orbital Road, Denham, UB9 5ESChiltern Railway

Uxbridge StationHigh Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1JZMetropolitan/Piccadilly

West Drayton StationStation Approach, West Drayton, UB7 9DYFirst Great Western Trains

Bus

Uxbridge Bus GarageBakers Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1RJ

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Health

Dentists

Ashcroft Dental Surgery2 Ashcroft Drive, Denham, UB9 5JFt: 01895 833350

Belmont Dental Surgery105 Belmont Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1QXt: 01895 232077

Colin Maher15 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1ABt: 01895 235858

M Austin77 Belmont Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1QUt: 01895 233183

Uxbridge Dental Care278b High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1LQt: 01895 235858

Doctors & GPs

Acorn Medical Centre149 Long Lane, Hillingdon, UB10 9JNt: 01895 237474

Ashcroft Surgery2 Ashcroft Drive, Denham, UB9 5JFt: 01895 832745

Oakland Medical Centre344 Long Lane, Hillingdon, UB10 9PNt: 01895 237474

St Martins Medical Centre108 Aylsham Drive, Uxbridge, UB10 8UDt: 01895 231925

Uxbridge Health CentreGeorge Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UBt: 01895 637800

Hospitals

HillingdonPield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NNt: 01895 238282

Florists

Flowerworks15 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1ABt: 01895 810008

Michelle’s Flowers1a Dellfield Parade, High Street, Cowley, UB8 2ENt: 01895 255134

Forever Flowers28 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2LTt: 01895 553355

Locksmiths

Local Locksmith ServiceLocksmith House, Appleby Close, Uxbridge, UB8 3FEt: 0800 043 9103

Under Lock & Key15 Crescent Parade, Hillingdon, UB10 OLGt: 01895 252286

Hairdressers

Planet Hairdressing41 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1ABt: 01895 251118

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Toni & Guy 210 The Chimes Shopping Centre, Uxbridge, UB8 1GBt: 01895 810605

Ginger Group Ltd12 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1JNt: 01895 520077

Supercuts10 Chequers Square, Uxbridge, UB8 1LNt: 01895 813927

RushThe Mall Pavilions, Chequers Square, Uxbridge, UB8 1LNt: 01895 271443

Film Developers

Jessops201 The Chimes Shopping Centre, Uxbridge, UB8 1GBt: 01895 271114

Snappy Snaps178 The Chimes Shopping Centre, Uxbridge, UB8 1JXt: 01895 271276

Dry Cleaners

Ariana229 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1LDt: 01895 271945

Bromptons47 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1ABt: 01895 255509

Duvals1 Crescent Parade, Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon, UB10 0LGt: 01895 235895

Veterinary Surgeries

Greenwood Veterinary Clinic64 The Greenway, Uxbridge, UB8 2PLt: 01895 233095

My Vet 24-7258, Cowley Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2NJt: 01895 633600

LOCAL FAVOURITES

Pubs

The Slug & Lettuce219-221 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1LBt: 01895 813427

Conveniently located close to The Chimes Shopping

Centre this popular bar is recognised for serving

down to earth, undemanding food and drink.

Offering dishes prepared using quality ingredients;

you should be attended on by attentive staff in a

safe, welcoming and cheerful environment. The

Slug has something for anyone - breakfast for a

lively start to the day, lunch for busy people, family

meals or even a relaxing glass of wine to bring a

tiring day to an end - all in a variety of modern

and stylish settings.

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Baroosh162 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1JZ t: 01895 253430

Offering a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and

contemporary décor, Baroosh is conveniently set close

to the tube and bus stations in the centre of Uxbridge

and welcomes you to come and enjoy a coffee or

breakfast from 9.30 am every day. The main food

menu is available every day from midday to late into

the evening.

The Fig Tree50 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1ABt: 01895 257932

A large, cosmopolitan pub/restaurant located on

Windsor Street, very close to the centre of Uxbridge.

It is actually the town's former police station and is an

old building with high ceilings and plenty of indoor

and outdoor space for drinkers and diners alike.

There are a wide range of ales, lagers and ciders

available to buy as well as an extensive selection of

wines and spirits. The Fig Tree hosts regular special

events at certain times of the year and the friendly

bar staff are always willing to help with any enquiries

in this respect.

Restaurants

Zizzi223 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1LD t: 01895 270111

A blue, yellow and a white private hire room are

complimented by 33 different styles of chair, original

antique furniture and multicoloured toilets helping to

ensure that Zizzi in Uxbridge is awash with

personality, colour…and historical influence. The

author George Orwell resided in the building as well

as Isambard Brunel, the designer of the first major

British railway. The menu offers delicious, quality

Italian cuisine.

Nonna Rosa III119 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1JTt: 01895 233570

Established over 35 years ago, the Nonna Rosa has

been run as a friendly, family run Italian Restaurant in

Uxbridge and retains an old world charm with oak

beams and low ceilings. The delicious á la Carte Menu

is very extensive and includes many vegetarian

options. Soft lighting, Italian music, an eclectic mix of

staff make it the perfect place for an evening meal.

Spice Merchant61 Belmont Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1QTt: 01895 252925

Spice Merchant is one of three high-end Indian

restaurants that make up a group overlooked by group

chef Vijay Anand who was trained in India's famous

Oberoi Centre. Dining here is more than an

experience, it's an education. The restaurant opened

in 2001 and is situated in the centre of Uxbridge. In

addition to the main restaurant there is a brasserie,

so if you would prefer drinks and snacks rather than a

full meal, you will happily be accommodated.

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Quayside BistroWillowtree Marina, West Quay Drive, Yeading UB4 9TAt: 020 8841 2500

Quayside Bistro is one of West London’s best kept

dining secrets. Only about 10 minutes from Heathrow

Airport located in a tranquil waterside location, the

Bistro offers fabulously prepared Mediterranean

cuisine. Along with a great selection of world wines

the seasonal á la Carte Menu offers the choice of

traditional meat dishes, fresh selection of fish, exciting

vegetarian dishes, and mouth watering pastas and

freshly prepared stone baked pizzas.

The Crazy BearOld Beaconsfield, Beaconsfield, HP9 1LXt: 01494 673 086

Luxury and opulence is evident everywhere, the over-

the-top décor seems to be a deliberate effort as part

of a studied plan to provide diners and guests with

the feeling of unmitigated indulgence and it works

amazingly well. The menu offers English and Thai

cuisines and diners could face a dilemma in choosing

the delicious meal, no matter what the occasion is.

From the Thai menu, you could start with a mixed

seafood soup or starters of crispy Peking duck roll and

move on to the seared tuna with crispy salmon skin

and green salad. There's nothing better than a cold

smoked eel with ratte potato and horseradish salad,

followed by a main course of slow cooked veal shin

served with savoy cabbage if British food is your

choice. End with a flourless bitter chocolate cake and

milk ice cream and do take note of the carefully

planned wine list.

Shops

The Chimes Shopping CentreHigh Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1LAt: 01895 819400

With 76 inspirational stores from your favourite High

Street names to boutiques and independent

specialists, and a feeling of fashionable exclusivity all

under one roof, choosing to shop at The Chimes is

always going to be easy. A tempting selection of 12

restaurants and cafés, and an entertaining choice of

nine cinema screens, choosing to meet up for a bite

to eat, for a coffee or to catch a movie at The Chimes

is about as easy as it gets.

Debenhams116 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1JTt: 01895 814200

Debenhams is a leading department store offering

womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, lingerie,

accessories, health and beauty and homewares.

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