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Brent (pronunciation ⓘ) is a borough in north-west London, England. It is known for landmarks such as Wembley Stadium, the Swaminarayan Temple and the Kiln Theatre. It also contains the Welsh Harp reservoir and the Park Royal commercial estate. The local authority is Brent London Borough Council.
- Hang out at the Ace Cafe London. Petrolheads should stop by Wembley’s legendary Ace Cafe London, a popular hangout for bikers and rockers. Established in 1938, this roadside transport cafe on London’s North Circular Road offers a packed schedule of car and bike-related events and live music shows.
- Explore a traditional Hindu temple. Marvel at one of the largest Hindu temples outside India at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (also known as Neasden Temple), an architectural gem that’s admired for its exquisite workmanship.
- Find a secret garden. Discover a magical garden tucked away behind a row of houses at Cricklewood's Mapesbury Dell. One of Brent’s best-kept secrets, this award-winning park has a pond teeming with wildlife, picnic tables and manicured lawns.
- See a play at the Kiln Theatre. See a play or film at Kilburn’s Kiln Theatre (formerly the Tricycle Theatre), which has a reputation for showing plays that provoke debate and reflect the diversity of its community.
Brent, outer borough of London, England, on the northwestern perimeter of the metropolis. It is part of the historic county of Middlesex. Edgware Road, on the line of the Roman Watling Street, forms its eastern margin. The borough includes such areas as (roughly from north to south) Queensbury,
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Brent. Visit The Mayor's former London Borough of Culture 2020 for top-notch shopping, exciting events and the iconic Wembley Stadium. The under-the-radar area of Brent is packed with buzzy bars and restaurants, as well as Insta-worthy attractions including Neasden Temple. Reasons to visit Brent. Top 10 things to do in Brent. Wembley Stadium.
- Ace Café. A must visit not only for a bite to eat but also its long history with cars and motorcycles; the Ace Café has been around since 1938 as a roadside transport café.
- Lexi Cinema. If you’re looking to feel good while watching a feel-good movie, Lexi Cinemas is your kind of place. 100% of the cinema’s ticket sales go to the charity The Sustainability Institute, which helps villages in South Africa better support themselves.
- Queens Park Farmers Market. On any given Sunday at Salusbury Primary School, you can find 40-plus stalls in the Queens Park Farmers Market selling everything from vegetables to poultry and even fresh fish.
- Roundwood Park. One of the largest parks in the borough at 26 ½ acres, Roundwood Park, has been around since 1895 and is one of the finest examples of a Victorian park.
20th century development in Wembley. Willesden in the Second World War. The London Borough of Brent. The Borough of Cultures. Local history articles. Early Brent history. The area of Brent...
Dec 17, 2020 · Crowned as ‘The Mayor’s London Borough of Culture in 2020’, Brent has come out of the unappreciative shadows and placed itself firmly on the list of must-visit areas of the English capital. Though only measuring up to a humble 16 square miles, there is plenty to see and do in the borough, no matter what your reason for visiting might be.
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