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Local Life
Things to Do in Golders Green: A Complete Local Guide
The best things to do in Golders Green, restaurants, parks, Golders Hill Park, Temple Fortune, cultural sites and what makes NW11 worth more than a quick visit.
Oliver Hartwell · 6 min read
Local Life
Kids' Activities and Clubs in North London: The After-School Economy
After-school clubs and kids' activities in North London, sport, coding, drama, art, forest school, holiday camps, costs and how the booking culture works.
James Calloway · 2 min read
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.
James Calloway · 2 min read
Food & Drink
The Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Hampstead
The Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Hampstead, a locally written guide with insider tips, the best spots, and what to know before you go. Plan your visit with...
Oliver Hartwell · 2 min read
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...
Beatrice Thornton · 3 min read
Local Life
Where to Stay Near Hampstead Heath: Hotels, B&Bs, and Serviced Apartments
Staying near Hampstead Heath means early morning walks before the crowds arrive. Here are the best hotels, B&Bs, and apartments within walking distance of the Heath.
Oliver Hartwell · 4 min read
Local Life
Parliament Hill Lido: Everything You Need to Know About Hampstead's Outdoor Pool
Parliament Hill Lido is London's finest outdoor pool, 60 metres, unheated, open year-round. Here's what to expect, how to get in, and the best time to go.
Oliver Hartwell · 4 min read
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...
Beatrice Thornton · 2 min read
Local Life
Hampstead Heath Swimming: Everything You Need to Know About the Ponds
Complete guide to swimming at Hampstead Heath ponds: opening times, water temperature, entry fees, the difference between the three ponds, and everything first-timers need to know.
Oliver Hartwell · 5 min read
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.
Beatrice Thornton · 3 min read
Local Life
A Winter Day in Hampstead: Frost, Fires and Cosy Corners
The perfect winter day in Hampstead, a frosty Heath walk, Kenwood's Old Masters, cosy pubs with fires, the cinema and a warming dinner. A cold-weather itinerary.
Oliver Hartwell · 3 min read
Local Life
Pet-Friendly Hampstead: Vets, Groomers, and Services for Dog Owners
A guide to pet services in Hampstead, vets, groomers, dog walkers, pet shops, and why the Heath makes the area a dream for dog owners.
Oliver Hartwell · 3 min read
Local Life
Half a Day in Hampstead: The Perfect Short Itinerary
Only have a few hours? The perfect half-day in Hampstead, the village, Parliament Hill's view and Kenwood's free art, in three or four hours. A short, efficient itinerary.
Oliver Hartwell · 3 min read
Nature & Outdoors
Where to Go Stargazing on Hampstead Heath
Where to Go Stargazing on Hampstead Heath, a locally written guide with insider tips, the best spots, and what to know before you go. Plan your visit with...
Oliver Hartwell · 2 min read
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.
James Calloway · 4 min read