Ruislip & Eastcote & Northwood Gazette
At the end of the line
MOST of us have probably wondered about the places at the end of the London Underground lines. You hear them so often if you use the Tube every day –“this is a Central Line train to West Ruislip” – but what’s West Ruislip actually like?
We’ve rounded up the best things to do in the places at the end of all the Tube lines, according to TripAdvisor.
Metropolitan Line: Amersham
Amersham is in Zone 9 of the Tube and is actually in Buckinghamshire.
Some of the best things to do there include the Memorial Gardens, the Amersham Fair Organ Museum.
Metropolitan Line: Watford
Apart from the incredible Warner Brother Studios Harry Potter tour there’s a load of other great things to do in Watford including Cassiobury Park, Watford Palace Theatre and Cheslyn House and Gardens.
Metropolitan/Piccadilly Line: Uxbridge
Uxbridge is the end of the line for one branch of both the Metropolitan Line and the Piccadilly Line.
You wouldn’t get bored if you wanted to pay a visit as its top attractions include visiting the Battle of Britain Bunker, enjoying Fassnidge Park and walking the Hillingdon Trail.
Piccadilly Line: Cockfosters
If you’re into outdoors activities, there’s lots to do at this end of the Piccadilly line.
From Go Ape high ropes and the Trent Park Equestrian Centre to Jacks Lake and Jungle Falls.
Central Line: West Ruislip
At the west end of the Central Line you may choose to play a round at Ruislip Golf Course or head to Ruislip Lido with the kids - home to London’s very own beach.
Central Line: Epping
And at the other end it’s Epping.
One of the best attractions is Epping Forest. There is also impressive Copped Hall, an 18th Century country house.
Central /District Line: Ealing Broadway
Diverse delights include Oxygen trampoline park, Hanwell Zoo and Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery.
District Line: Wimbledon
Of course if it’s a certain time of the year you can grab your strawberries and watch some tennis.
Wimbledon has lots on offer all year round, though, including Wimbledon Windmill Museum, Wimbledon Common and Cannizaro Park.
District Line: Richmond
Apart from spotting famous people like Tom Hardy and David Attenborough, there’s plenty to do in Richmond.
Stroll through the deer park and, if you walk a little way, pay a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. You’ve also got Ham House and Richmond Theatre high up on TripAdvisor recommendations.
District Line: Upminster
Thames Chase is a lovely day out. The Stubbers Adventure Centre and Delta Force Paintball also has some great reviews.
Northern Line: Morden
Home to the pretty Morden Hall Park.Deen City Farm is a popular place to go with the whole family, plus it’s free!
Northern Line: Edgware
The Royal Air Force Museum is a popular one as is Belmont Children’s Farm. If you fancy a stroll around, head to Mill Hill Park.
Victoria Line: Brixton
This end of the Victoria Line is much more central than the end of most Tube lines, giving you some different options for the best things to do.
Hootananny is a popular night out venue while Bookmongers is the place to go if you fancy getting lost in a good story. Cool off at Brockwell Lido and you can learn something about Brixton’s past at the Black Cultural Archives.
Victoria Line: Walthamstow Central
Walthamstow is a lively area and always developing so there’s lots on offer if you fancy heading to this end of the Victoria line.You’ve got God’s Own Junkyard lights and bar, the beautiful Lloyd Park and the William Morris Gallery, to name a few.
Bakerloo Line: Elephant and Castle
Check out the food at Borough Market or take a trip up the Shard.
Imperial War Museum and the Cinema Museum are both close by, or you could dance the night away at Ministry of Sound.
Bakerloo Line: Harrow & Wealdstone
There’s a Virtual Reality experience and a popular indoor climbing wall. Plus the Bentley Priory Museum and Headstone Manor & Museum.
Jubilee Line: Stratford
Check out the incredible Olympic Par and why not have a slide down the ArcelorMittal Orbit (the big red thing).
Hammersmith & City and Circle Lines: Hammersmith
There’s no end of things to enjoy in Hammersmith from its riverside pubs and a range of markets to Fulham Palace and Ravenscourt Park.
Waterloo & City Line: Waterloo
You can head to the Southbank Centre to see a show or soak in whatever festival is going on, take a trip on the London Eye or visit the Tate Modern.