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Lime Grove area guide

The exterior of Lime Grove on a sunny day with blue skies
The exterior of Lime Grove on a sunny day with blue skies
Lime Grove exterior, Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

Explore a neighbourhood full of arts and cultural inspiration that is home to our UAL Pre-degree Studies site at Lime Grove in West London.

Lime Grove, Shepherd’s Bush, West London

Our UAL Pre-Degree Studies site is on a quiet street in the lively area of Shepherd’s Bush, one of the most diverse communities in West London.

Shepherd’s Bush is home to a rich array of arts and culture and is a short journey away from some of London’s most iconic sites.

A sign for Shepherd's Bush Market
Credit: 2024 Shepherd’s Bush Market | Photograph: Alexandra Kytka-Sharpe
Colourful scarves hang on coat hangers at a stall in Shepherd's Bush Market
Credit: 2024 Stall at Shepherd’s Bush Market | Photograph: Alexandra Kytka-Sharpe

Shopping

  • Find everything you need at Westfield London. It’s one of London’s largest shopping centres, just a 10 minute walk from Lime Grove.
  • Discover local independent retailers selling, food, jewellery, clothes, hats and more at the 110 year old Shepherd’s Bush Market.
  • Spend an afternoon exploring vintage and antique stalls in Notting Hill’s Portobello Road Market.

Music and entertainment

A sign for Bush Theatre. Yellow text on a black background.
Credit: 2024 Bush Theatre | Photograph: Alexandra Kytka-Sharpe
A wooden shelf displays yellow bags of coffee, jars of herbal teas and orange teapots
Credit: 2024 Electric Coffee in Lime Grove | Photograph: Alexandra Kytka-Sharpe

Food and drink

  • Meet a friend at Electric Coffee - a student favourite for its great coffee and tasty croissants.
  • Discover Anglo-Indian food plates at Kricket White City.
  • Treat yourself to authentic Syrian cuisine at Abu Zaad.
  • Stop by Shepherd’s Bush Market to try various food stalls, including Ethiopian food, fresh juice, chimney cakes and falafel.
  • Find over 90 food spots at Westfield London - perfect for when your family is in town to visit.

Museums and Art Galleries

A large light filled hall at the V&A museum displays marble statues.
Credit: Victoria and Albert Museum

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