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
84 articles
Local Life
Gospel Oak: A North London Neighbourhood Guide
Gospel Oak, 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· 17 July 2026
Local Life
Beauty Salons and Spas in Hampstead: The NW3 Self-Care Guide
Beauty salons, nail bars, facialists and spa treatments in Hampstead, what's available in NW3, what it costs, and how to choose. A complete self-care guide.
2 min read· 15 July 2026
Arts & Culture
The Art of Kenwood House: Rembrandt, Vermeer and the Iveagh Bequest
Kenwood House's free art collection: Rembrandt's self-portrait, Vermeer's Guitar Player, Turner, Gainsborough and the Iveagh Bequest, what to see and how to visit.
5 min read· 14 July 2026
Local Life
Columbia Road Flower Market: A Complete Guide
Columbia Road Flower Market guide, opening times, what to buy, the best shops, when to arrive and what to do nearby. Everything for visiting E2's Sunday flower market.
4 min read· 12 July 2026
History & Heritage
The Admiral's House: Hampstead's Mary Poppins Connection
The Admiral's House, 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· 11 July 2026
Local Life
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink: Tickets, Sessions, Tips and What to Expect
Everything you need to know about the Alexandra Palace ice rink, tickets, public sessions, lessons, ice hockey, parking and insider tips from North London locals.
9 min read· 11 July 2026
Local Life
Nurseries and Childcare in Hampstead: What Parents Need to Know
Nurseries and childcare in Hampstead, day nurseries, Montessori, childminders, costs, waiting lists and the funded hours system. A realistic parent's guide to NW3.
3 min read· 9 July 2026
Food & Drink
The Best Cafés Near Hampstead Heath Station
The Best Cafés Near Hampstead Heath Station, a locally written guide with insider tips, the best spots, and what to know before you go. Plan your visit...
3 min read· 8 July 2026
Nature & Outdoors
The Model Boating Pond on Hampstead Heath
The Model Boating Pond on 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· 7 July 2026
Food & Drink
Where to Eat Near Hampstead Heath: A Complete Guide
Where to Eat Near Hampstead Heath, a locally written guide with insider tips, the best spots, and what to know before you go. Plan your visit with confidence.
3 min read· 6 July 2026
Local Life
North London with Toddlers: A Stress-Free Day Out
A stress-free North London day out with toddlers, the free zoo, playgrounds, paddling pools, the duck ponds and buggy-friendly cafés. A practical itinerary for little ones.
3 min read· 4 July 2026
Local Life
A Date Night in North London: The Perfect Evening Out
The perfect date night in North London, sunset on Primrose Hill, candlelit dinners, the Everyman cinema, jazz and cosy pubs. Romantic evening ideas with a route.
3 min read· 4 July 2026
Local Life
Old Spitalfields Market London: A Complete Guide
Old Spitalfields Market guide, what to buy, the best stalls, opening days, the Thursday antiques market, street food and what to do nearby in E1.
3 min read· 4 July 2026
Local Life
Hampstead's Luxury Side: High-End Dining, Shopping, and Stays
Hampstead's Luxury Side: High-End Dining, Shopping, and Stays, a locally written, practical guide to what to know, where to go, and how to plan your vi...
2 min read· 3 July 2026
Local Life
Yoga, Wellness, and Mindful Spaces in Hampstead
Yoga, Wellness, and Mindful Spaces in Hampstead, a locally written guide with insider tips, the best spots, and what to know before you go. Plan your visit...
2 min read· 3 July 2026