About Watermans
What is Watermans?
Watermans is West London’s arts centre opens to the public Wednesday to Sunday, where visitors can enjoy independent and international cinema, children’s and family events, theatre and contemporary new media art.
Is Watermans Affordable?
Watermans’ galleries are free and every Wednesday the Watermans cinema offers Wild Wednesday – when all cinema tickets are available from just £7 – otherwise, tickets are still affordable and customers can access discounts for members/friends, seniors (60+), full-time students, people registered disabled and people receiving benefits.
Where is Watermans and What Else Can I Do?
The arts centre is on the riverside at Brentford, just off the High Street and its facilities include a cinema, theatre, gallery and studio spaces, as well as The Guru, its Indian restaurant and bar where you can order snacks, meals and drinks. From Watermans you can enjoy riverside views and next door you can find Watermans Park, when visitors can find a relaxing open green space with a children’s play area.
How is Watermans Funded?
The organisation receives grant funding from Arts Council England and London Borough Hounslow.
Watermans can be found on High Street, Brentford in between Brentford and Kew Bridge overland stations. Parking is easy as Watermans has its own affordable car park. It is situated within easy reach of Chiswick, Ealing, Richmond and Twickenham. All of Waterman’s spaces can be hired for private and commercial use, perfect for theatre, comedy, exhibitions, conferences, weddings and parties.
What's On
Special Events Cinema
Exhibition On Screen: Painting The Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse (U) – Encore
29 Mar
Booking now open to the general public. Based on the sell-out show at the Royal Academy of Arts, London Claude […]
Special Events Cinema
Exhibitions
Spring Rising Exhibition at Heston Library
28 Mar - 21 Apr
An exhibition of collage works by Tanvi Kant on display at Heston Library. This exhibition of work by artist Tanvi […]
Exhibitions
Cinema
American Fiction (15)
04 Apr
2024 BAFTA Award Winner for Best Screenplay (Adapted) – Cord Jefferson 2024 Academy Award 5 nominations including – Best Motion […]
Cinema
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Support Your Local Arts Centre
Become a Friend of Watermans
Become a Friend of Watermans – West London’s leading arts centre – and get these great benefits: two free tickets; £1 off cinema screenings and events in our programme and priority booking. In fact, if you choose to become a member, you’ll also be helping to support your local arts centre. Watermans an independent charity whose mission is to inspire communities through the arts.
Food & Drink
THE GURU TANDOORI KITCHEN
The Guru Tandoori Kitchen is based at Watermans – West London’s leading arts centre – and opens for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday, whether for full a la carte or a speedy pre-show supper or lunch. And our bar is open from 12.30pm serving coffee, cakes and lots more!