Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall (SGSS) is a Sikh gurdwara situated on Guru Nanak Road and Park Avenue, Southall, in the London Borough of Ealing. It is the largest Sikh temple in London. Building work at the Havelock Road site commenced in March 2000 and the gurdwara opened on Sunday 30 March 2003, in order to accommodate Southall’s growing Sikh community. The gurdwara cost £17.5 million to build. It was funded by donations from members of the local Sikh community.
Sikh school
In a bid to improve and advance the education of Sikh pupils, the gurdwara set up a brand new Sikh school – the Khalsa School. This school caters for children of Sikh parents as well as children of other faiths. It is located at Norwood Hall, Tentelow Lane, Southall and was purchased for £2.8 million from Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College.
To reach Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall, you can use different modes of transportation depending on your location and preferences. Here are several options:
- By Car: Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall is located on Havelock Road, Southall. It’s easily accessible by car from London, about 12 miles west of Central London. You can drive via the A40 and follow the signs to Southall.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Southall Station, which is served by the Great Western Railway and is well-connected to London Paddington. From the station, it’s a short walk (around 10 minutes) to the Gurudwara.
- By Bus: Several bus routes pass through Southall, including routes 120, 195, and 207. You can alight at the Southall Broadway stop, which is a short walk from the Gurudwara.
- By Air: The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, located about 6 miles away. From the airport, you can take a taxi, or use the Heathrow Connect train service to London Paddington and transfer to the Great Western Railway to Southall.
Before setting out, it’s recommended to check the current transportation schedules and availability based on your location. Additionally, once you arrive in Southall, feel free to ask locals for guidance, as the Gurudwara is a well-known site in the area.
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