Boston Manor

Boston Manor station is a quiet Piccadilly line stop in Hanwell, west London, providing access to Boston Manor Park and its Jacobean manor house. The park is a pleasant riverside green space along the River Brent, with a cafe and good walking paths. The manor house - a substantial 17th-century building - is open to the public on selected weekends during summer and is one of the less-visited historic houses in the London area, which gives it a pleasantly uncrowded atmosphere when it is accessible.

Station Overview

Boston Manor station opened in 1934. It sits in Zone 4 and is served by the Piccadilly line only. The station does not have step-free access. It is between Osterley to the west and Northfields to the east.

Lines and Connectivity

The Piccadilly line (dark blue) connects east through Northfields, South Ealing, Acton Town and into central London. Westbound services continue through Osterley and towards Heathrow or Rayners Lane. Journey time to King's Cross is approximately thirty-two minutes.

Facilities

Boston Manor station has ticket machines. The station is small with minimal facilities. Boston Manor Park has a cafe open during park hours.

Accessibility

Boston Manor does not have step-free access. Northfields (one stop east) also lacks step-free access.

Travel Tips

• Boston Manor Park is about five minutes walk from the station - exit and head south along Boston Manor Road. The park has walking paths along the River Brent and a cafe.
• Boston Manor House is open on selected summer weekends - check Ealing Council's website for dates before making a specific visit.
• The River Brent walk through the park is pleasant and connects to the Grand Union Canal towpath for longer cycling or walking routes.
• Northfields (one stop east) has more local shops and facilities if you need provisions.
• This is a very quiet station - mainly used by local residents.

Nearby Attractions

Boston Manor Park - five minutes walk. Riverside park along the Brent with a Jacobean manor house, cafe and walking paths. Free to enter park; house open on selected weekends.

Grand Union Canal - accessible from the park's riverside path. A towpath route connecting to Brentford and beyond for cycling and walking.

Osterley Park - one stop west at Osterley. A National Trust estate with a Robert Adam mansion and 357 acres of parkland.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Piccadilly line services at Boston Manor run from approximately 05:00 to midnight. Night Tube operates on the Piccadilly line on Friday and Saturday nights. The park is best visited in spring and summer; the manor house is only accessible on selected summer weekends.