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
68 articles
Nature & Outdoors
Primrose Hill Viewpoint: The Best Spots for London's Skyline
Primrose Hill Viewpoint, 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· 8 July 2026
Local Life
Getting to Hampstead Heath: Tube, Bus and Train
Hampstead Heath has many entrances served by different stations and buses. A guide to the best way to reach each part of the Heath, from Parliament Hill to Kenwood.
4 min read· 5 July 2026
Nature & Outdoors
The Christmas Day Swim on Hampstead Heath: A Cold-Water Tradition
The Christmas Day Swim 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· 4 July 2026
Local Life
Rainy Day in Hampstead: The Best Indoor Things to Do
Rainy Day in Hampstead, 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· 4 July 2026
History & Heritage
A Walking Guide to Hampstead's Georgian and Victorian Architecture
A Walking Guide to Hampstead's Georgian and Victorian Architecture, a locally written, practical guide to what to know, where to go, and how to plan yo...
2 min read· 2 July 2026
Local Life
Haunted Hampstead: The Village's Ghost Stories and Spooky Corners
Hampstead's ghost stories, from the highwayman at the Spaniards Inn to the spectres of the Heath and the old churchyards. A guide to the village's haunted history.
5 min read· 30 June 2026
Arts & Culture
Films and TV Shows Filmed in Hampstead
Hampstead has appeared in everything from Mary Poppins to Killing Eve. A guide to the films and TV shows shot in Hampstead and on the Heath, and where to find the locations.
4 min read· 26 June 2026
Local Life
Hampstead vs Highgate: Which North London Village Wins?
Hampstead and Highgate are North London's two hilltop villages, separated by the Heath. An honest comparison of their pubs, views, history and feel to help you choose.
4 min read· 26 June 2026
History & Heritage
Why Hampstead Has London's Deepest Tube Station
Hampstead is the deepest station on the London Underground at 58.5 metres, with the network's longest staircase. Why it is so deep, and what that means for your journey.
4 min read· 26 June 2026
Local Life
Things to Do in Crouch End: A Local's Guide
Things to do in Crouch End: the clock tower, independent shops and cafés, the Parkland Walk, great restaurants and pubs, and how to spend a perfect day in N8.
6 min read· 26 June 2026
Nature & Outdoors
Kenwood House Gardens: A Complete Guide to the Grounds
A guide to the gardens and grounds of Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath, the lake, the woodland walks, the kitchen garden, the concerts and the best seasonal visits.
7 min read· 26 June 2026
Arts & Culture
The Phoenix Cinema East Finchley: History, Programme and Visitor Guide
The Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley is one of Britain's oldest working cinemas, dating from 1910. This guide covers its history, what's on, how to book, and what makes it worth the trip.
8 min read· 26 June 2026
Nature & Outdoors
Waterlow Park Highgate: A Complete Visitor's Guide
Everything you need to know about Waterlow Park in Highgate, the ornamental ponds, Lauderdale House café, the link to Highgate Cemetery, and the best times to visit.
8 min read· 26 June 2026
Local Life
A Perfect Day in Stoke Newington: The Complete Itinerary
How to spend a day in Stoke Newington, Church Street, Clissold Park, Abney Park Cemetery, independent food and the best pubs in N16. A timed itinerary with tips.
6 min read· 22 June 2026
Local Life
A Free Day in North London: The Best Things to Do for Nothing
The best free things to do in North London, Kenwood's Old Masters, the Heath, a free zoo, museums, markets and views, all for nothing. A complete free itinerary.
6 min read· 21 June 2026