London borough in England
| Coordinates: | 51.56, -0.26 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 20 86 |
Brent (London borough) is a north‑west London borough in England, named after the River Brent. It is best known for Wembley, home to Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena, and for green pockets such as the Brent Reservoir (the Welsh Harp), a surprising stretch of reedbeds and open water within the capital.
Created in 1965 from the former boroughs of Wembley and Willesden, Brent is one of London’s most culturally diverse areas, with long‑established Irish, Afro‑Caribbean and South Asian communities. Landmarks like the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Neasden Temple) and venues such as the Kiln Theatre reflect a lively cultural scene, while the local economy is shaped by major events and ongoing regeneration around Wembley alongside persistent social and housing contrasts.