Writer
Beatrice Thornton
Belsize Park, London
Beatrice is a food writer and former restaurant critic who moved to Hampstead after falling in love with its independent café culture. She writes about the best places to eat, drink, and linger in North London, with a particular weakness for a well-made flat white and a slab of Victoria sponge.
Articles by Beatrice Thornton
90 articles
Nature & Outdoors
Spring in Hampstead: Where to See Blossom and Wildflowers
Spring in Hampstead: Where to See Blossom and Wildflowers, a locally written, practical guide to what to know, where to go, and how to plan your visit.
2 min read· 19 August 2026
Local Life
The Best Gift Shops in Hampstead: Presents That Don't Look Last-Minute
The best gift shops in Hampstead, independent boutiques, bookshop gifts, food and flowers, children's presents and where to find something genuinely good in NW3.
2 min read· 18 August 2026
Food & Drink
The Best Beer Gardens Near Hampstead Heath
The Best Beer Gardens Near Hampstead Heath, a locally written guide with insider tips, the best spots, and what to know before you go. Plan your visit with...
2 min read· 16 August 2026
Food & Drink
Best Restaurants in Stoke Newington: A Local's Guide
The best restaurants in Stoke Newington, Turkish, Mangal 1, cafés on Church Street, wine bars and where locals eat in N16. A complete dining guide.
3 min read· 16 August 2026
Nature & Outdoors
Hampstead in Spring: A Seasonal Itinerary
The best of Hampstead in spring, bluebells on the Heath, blossom in the village, the Pergola's wisteria and Kenwood's gardens waking up. A seasonal itinerary.
3 min read· 16 August 2026
Local Life
Charity Walks and Fundraising Events on Hampstead Heath
Charity Walks and Fundraising Events on Hampstead Heath, a locally written, practical guide to what to know, where to go, and how to plan your visit.
2 min read· 15 August 2026
Nature & Outdoors
Hampstead Heath Ponds: Water Quality and Temperature Explained
Hampstead Heath Ponds, your local guide to the best spots, insider tips, and everything worth knowing before you go. Read on to plan the perfect visit.
2 min read· 15 August 2026
Local Life
Sustainable Hampstead: Eco-Friendly Shops, Cafes, and Habits
Sustainable Hampstead: Eco-Friendly Shops, Cafes, and Habits, a locally written, practical guide to what to know, where to go, and how to plan your visit.
2 min read· 14 August 2026
Local Life
North London Off the Beaten Path: Hidden Gems and Secret Spots
North London's hidden gems and secret spots, the Pergola, secret gardens, wild cemeteries, hidden alleys and the places tourists miss. A guide to the unexpected.
3 min read· 13 August 2026
Arts & Culture
Hampstead's Independent Bookshops and Literary Events
Hampstead's Independent Bookshops and Literary Events, a locally written guide with insider tips, the best spots, and what to know before you go. Plan your...
2 min read· 13 August 2026
Nature & Outdoors
Highbury Fields, Islington: A Complete Guide
Highbury Fields guide, the outdoor heated pool, tennis courts, parkrun, the fields themselves and what to do near this Islington park. Complete guide to N5.
2 min read· 12 August 2026
Food & Drink
The Best Fish and Chips in North London
Where to find proper fish and chips in North London, from old-school chippies to sit-down restaurants, and what to look for in a good piece of battered cod. A local guide.
3 min read· 12 August 2026
Nature & Outdoors
Hampstead Heath at Golden Hour: A Photographer's Guide
Hampstead Heath at Golden Hour, a locally written guide with insider tips, the best spots, and what to know before you go. Plan your visit with confidence.
2 min read· 11 August 2026
Arts & Culture
British Museum London: A Complete Visitor's Guide
British Museum guide, the Rosetta Stone, Elgin Marbles, the Great Court, admission, opening times and tips for your visit. Everything for the British Museum.
3 min read· 11 August 2026
Food & Drink
A Guide to Golders Green's Kosher and Jewish Food Scene
A Guide to Golders Green's Kosher and Jewish Food Scene, a locally written guide with insider tips, the best spots, and what to know before you go. Plan...
2 min read· 10 August 2026