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Dispatches from the village — written by people who walk these streets every day. History, food, culture and the stories behind the places you love.
Local Life
Moving to Hampstead: The Complete Removals and Relocation Guide
Everything you need for a move to Hampstead NW3 — removal company costs, moving-day parking suspensions, council tax registration, and a full checklist.
Oliver Hartwell · 3 min read
Local Life
Hampstead High Street: The Complete Shopping and Eating Guide
Hampstead High Street mixes independent shops, historic pubs, and excellent restaurants. Here's the complete guide to shopping and eating on NW3's main street.
Oliver Hartwell · 5 min read
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.
Beatrice Thornton · 2 min read
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.
Beatrice Thornton · 3 min read
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.
James Calloway · 4 min read
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...
Beatrice Thornton · 2 min read
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.
Beatrice Thornton · 2 min read
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.
Beatrice Thornton · 3 min read
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...
James Calloway · 3 min read
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.
James Calloway · 4 min read
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.
Beatrice Thornton · 2 min read
Nature & Outdoors
Cold-Water Swimming for Beginners at the Hampstead Ponds
New to cold-water swimming? A beginner's guide to the Hampstead Heath bathing ponds, how to start safely, what to bring, and how to handle the cold through the year.
Oliver Hartwell · 4 min read
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.
Beatrice Thornton · 3 min read
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...
Beatrice Thornton · 2 min read
Nature & Outdoors
Winter on Hampstead Heath: Ice Skating, Frost Walks, and Cold-Weather Fun
Winter on Hampstead Heath: Ice Skating, Frost Walks, and Cold-Weather Fun, a locally written, practical guide to what to know, where to go, and how to ...
Oliver Hartwell · 2 min read