Why White City is a Great Place to Work and Play

White City is a key regeneration area in West London that was probably once best known as the home of the BBC Television Centre. Over recent years, White City has been transformed into a key business district and hub for the creative industries and the life science sector in particular, with new amenities and its already excellent transport links helping to increase its desirability dramatically.

As part of the area’s regeneration, White City has seen the creation of 5,000 new homes, more than two million square feet of commercial space and the public infrastructure required to support it. The area is also home to Westfield London, which recently benefited from a £600 million extension that made it the largest shopping centre in Europe.

If you’re looking for office space in White City, there’s no shortage of options to choose from, with everything from co-working spaces for small start-ups to expansive serviced offices for large corporates. There’s also more than enough in this vibrant area to attract clients and make the commute worthwhile.

Commuting to White City

White City stations

White City Underground Station, Zone 2, Wood Lane, W12 7RH
Central Line

Wood Lane Underground Station, Zone 2, Wood Lane, W12 7SL
Circle Line
Hammersmith & City Line

Latimer Road Underground Station, Zone 2, Bramley Road, W10 6SZ
Circle Line
Hammersmith & City Line

Shepherd’s Bush Underground Station, Zone 2, Uxbridge Road, W12 8ND
Central Line
London Overground

White City buses

7, N7, 31, 49, 70, 72, N72, 95, 148, 207, 220, 228, 237, 260, 272, 283, 316 & 607

Things To Do In White City

There are plenty of amenities and attractions to appeal to modern workers and commuters and, in many respects, White City is the epitome of the 15-minute city. The walkability of the area is excellent and there are retail and dining options to rival some of central London’s busiest and most upmarket districts.

Westfield London

With over 450 stores inside Westfield covering all five floors and more dining options than you could ever eat your way through, Westfield London is a real boon for people working in office space in White City. And if you do need more options, you can always try the redeveloped BBC Television Centre, White City House, which has become a huge mixed-use destination venue with its own offices, bars, restaurants, bars, gyms and even its own cinema.

Bush Theatre

You won’t have to go far to get your cultural fix, either, with the historical Bush Theatre featuring a huge roster of independent shows, including comedy, satire and some of the most talented new playwrights. Tickets are priced between £15 and £20 and there’s a great library bar and cafe with a sun-soaked outdoor seating area in the summer.

Best for team building

When you want to reward your team for a job well done, welcome new hires or take a well-earned break from the office, being right in the thick of things certainly has its advantages.

Escape London

Work together to solve riddles, unravel mysteries, detect clues and get to know each other on a different level as you plot your escape from one of three rooms at Escape London.

Puttshack White City

Putt your way to more engaged and motivated teams at the best mini golf in West London. Puttshack White City in the Westfield shopping centre mixes the tempting trio of tech-infused mini golf, cocktails and food from around the world.

Best for out-of-office meetings

Whether you fancy a change of scene or want to wow your clients, there are plenty of top eateries within easy reach of your door. From Polish to Chinese, Malaysian to Spanish, you’ll find tasty fare that will help you say all the right things about your business.

Balans

If you’re looking for somewhere for a daytime meeting then Balans serves up one of the best brunches in White City along with an eclectic dinner menu for every taste. It’s a relaxed, stylish kind of affair, perfect for discussing the finer points of a new deal or introducing new starters to your team.

Kricket

This British-Indian fusion restaurant has a small plater, share-all philosophy and mixes traditional Indian flavours with Western styles to leave your jaw on the floor. The Keralan Fried Chicken at Kricket, washed down with a cardamom-infused bourbon, will help you seal just about any deal, for sure.

Best for wellbeing

If you want your team to leave the comfort of their home offices then you need to take wellbeing seriously. Office spaces in White City often include facilities such as on-site showers and secure bike racks so your team can cycle to and from work, hit the gym or go for a run while they’re there. And when it comes to nearby gyms and greenspaces, there’s no shortage of choice.

White City parks and gardens

Wormholt Park is an eight-acre park that has had Green Flag status since 2017 and is the perfect setting for walking meetings, lunchtime runs and alfresco lunches in the summer. It also has free-to-use tennis courts and table tennis tables if you fancy a quick game after work, as well as a wildflower meadow and loggery.

At nearly 200 acres, Wormwood Scrubs Park is the area’s largest open space. It has sports pitches, walking and cycling routes, nature trails and areas of woodland and meadows to explore. It’s also home to almost 100 species of birds and more than 250 species of wildflowers.

White City gyms

If your team want to let off some steam after work, they can head to one of White City’s many gyms. Gymbox Westfield claims to offer the ‘sweatiest workout experience in the capital’, with everything from cardio, conditioning and combat workouts to dance, high-intensity interval training and spin.

White City House, which is part of the Soho House private members’ club, offers more than 40 yoga, Pilates, HIIT and strength and conditioning classes a week. It also has an indoor lap pool, steam room and sauna where you can relax and unwind.