Johnsons Island

Johnsons Island is home to a thriving creative community of painters, sculptors, artists and photographers. Our pint-sized island was once used for the old station master's and lock keeper's office and originally formed part of Isambard Brunel's Brentford Dock. Now the island is home to 16 studios and a small gallery; with dappling views of the canal, colourful narrowboats and the occasional flash of a kingfisher. It is a magical, creative space - where history, art and nature are woven together (as Samuel Pepys would agree when he sailed past for an illicit assignation with the Brentford lady in 1660!) Johnsons Island is nestled beside the first lock linking the Thames to the Grand Union Canal. To get there one passes the Brewery Tap on Catherine Wheel Rd before crossing a small footbridge. Our doors are open to the public twice a year for open studios exhibitions or by private appointment with the artists - please just make sure you ring before visiting so we can let you in!