We have Brent hotels for every budget, from modest independent accommodation to some familiar chains.
Wembley Stadium
While you're in Brent, why not visit the world-famous Wembley stadium to watch one of its thrilling national or international games? The atmosphere alone makes for an unforgettable experience. The stadium also offers behind-the-scenes tours, so you can breathe in the history of the England Changing Room, experience the adrenaline rush of the Players Tunnel and climb the 107 sacred Trophy Winner's steps. And if football's not your thing, the stadium doubles as a live music venue, welcoming international stars including Madonna, Lady GaGa, ACDC and the FooFighters. Whoever's playing, it'll be an epic night out for everyone.
Multicultural Brent
Like many areas of London, Brent is enriched by its immigrant communities and it boasts Europe's first Hindu Temple, the spectacular Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, which was carved in India before being transported to its new home in North London. Today, it is an arresting sight in its urban surroundings. You can visit and explore its ornate architecture throughout the year, and learn more about the Hindu community which helps make this area of London so vibrant.
Shopping in Brent
With the huge Brent Cross shopping centre nearby and an IKEA in Brent itself, the area is a Mecca for shoppers without any of the headaches of shopping in central London. Brent Cross houses over 120 stores featuring every brand you could hope to find, from luxury to budget. With 800 parking spaces and a range of restaurants to suit every taste, you can enjoy your retail therapy stress-free.
Eating and drinking in Brent
Brent has something for every palate – with a thriving Indian community, it's packed full of Indian restaurants, many of them vegetarian. Why not try Garnish in Brent Park, which serves traditional Indian home cooking in a cosy and relaxed environment? You'll find just about every type of world cuisine in Brent – Brazilian, Caribbean, Turkish, Thai – it's all here.
Going out
Like many areas of London, Brent comes alive on Friday and Saturday nights, when there's a host of pubs, bars and clubs to choose from. Have a pint at the traditional British pub The Windsor Castle in Brent Cross, a glass of wine at Keat's Wine Bar or dance the night away at Addictive. And if that's not enough for you, you can hop on the tube or train from one of the many stations in Brent and be in central London in half an hour.
