Writer
James Calloway
Gospel Oak, London
James is an outdoor enthusiast, urban walker, and nature photographer whose passion for the Heath began on childhood weekend walks with his grandfather. He documents seasonal changes, wildlife sightings, and the quieter corners of Hampstead that most visitors never find.
Articles by James Calloway
69 articles
Local Life
Finchley Central: An Area and Transport Guide
Finchley Central: a locally written guide covering the best places, practical tips, and what to know before you visit. Everything you need in one place.
2 min read· 19 August 2026
Local Life
The Most Beautiful Streets in Hampstead
From Church Row's Georgian terrace to the hidden lanes of Flask Walk, these are the most beautiful streets in Hampstead, with how to link them into one walk.
4 min read· 13 August 2026
Local Life
What's On in Hampstead This Weekend: How to Plan a Visit
What's On in Hampstead This Weekend, a locally written guide with insider tips, the best spots, and what to know before you go. Plan your visit with...
3 min read· 12 August 2026
Local Life
Hampstead or Notting Hill: Where Should You Visit?
Hampstead and Notting Hill are London's two prettiest, most photogenic villages, one north, one west. An honest comparison of their feel, sights and crowds to help you choose.
4 min read· 11 August 2026
Arts & Culture
Best Live Music Venues in North London: A Complete Guide
The best live music venues in North London, the Roundhouse, Forum, Jazz Café, Dublin Castle and smaller venues. Where to see live music from Camden to Islington.
3 min read· 27 July 2026
Local Life
15 Strange Facts About Hampstead Most Locals Don't Know
The deepest tube station, a buried river, an abandoned Underground station under the Heath and more. Fifteen genuinely strange facts about Hampstead, with the truth behind each.
4 min read· 19 July 2026
Nature & Outdoors
The Wildlife of Hampstead Heath: Stag Beetles, Bats and More
The Wildlife of Hampstead Heath, 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
Arts & Culture
What's On at Hampstead Theatre: A Visitor's Guide
What's On at Hampstead Theatre, 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· 16 July 2026
Local Life
Is Hampstead Expensive? A Visitor's Cost Guide
Hampstead has a reputation for being pricey, but a visit can cost almost nothing or a small fortune depending on choices. An honest breakdown of what a day here really costs.
4 min read· 16 July 2026
Arts & Culture
The Rock Stars and Bands of Hampstead
Hampstead and its edges have housed rock stars and songwriters for decades, from the folk clubs of the 1960s to later residents. A guide to the area's musical history.
3 min read· 15 July 2026
Local Life
The Hampstead Heath Funfair: A Bank Holiday Tradition
The Hampstead Heath Funfair, 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 July 2026
Nature & Outdoors
Alexandra Park and Boating Lake: A Complete Visitor's Guide
Plan your visit to Alexandra Park and the boating lake. Pedalo hire, deer enclosure, pitch-and-putt, woodland walks and the best views in North London, all free to enter.
9 min read· 10 July 2026
Nature & Outdoors
Regent's Park: A Complete Visitor's Guide
A complete guide to Regent's Park: Queen Mary's Gardens, the boating lake, London Zoo, the Open Air Theatre, Primrose Hill, opening times and how to visit.
6 min read· 10 July 2026
Local Life
Bonfire Night in North London: Where to See the Fireworks
Where to watch fireworks in North London on Bonfire Night, from the big Alexandra Palace display to free views across the city from Hampstead Heath. A guide with tips.
4 min read· 9 July 2026
Local Life
Long Summer Evenings in Hampstead: How Locals Spend Them
Long Summer Evenings in Hampstead: How Locals Spend Them, a locally written, practical guide to what to know, where to go, and how to plan your visit.
2 min read· 9 July 2026