Living in Ealing provides the best of both worlds. For an evening out in London's famous West End or a weekend break in the beautiful countryside of the South East and beyond, Ealing is the perfect base.

Ealing is also a fantastic place to live in its own right. It offers an exciting mix of inspiration, fun and relaxation, with excellent arts and leisure facilities and more than eight square kilometres of parks and green spaces. And as one of London's biggest boroughs, there is everything you would expect to find in a lively metropolitan centre, with museums, a local theatre, cinemas, galleries and an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars to choose from.

Ealing also has a wealth of history and residents and visitors alike can enjoy cultural gems such as the Heritage Quarter in central Ealing including the area around the world-famous Ealing Studios. There are also a number of buildings of historic and architectural interest, including the Hoover Building, an impressive example of 1930s Art Deco.

Local schools enjoy a good reputation and major improvements continue to be made to school sites. Under the Building Schools for the Future programme, more than £300 million will be invested in Ealing's schools between 2010 and 2015.