Hammersmith Area Guide
A locals' guide to Hammersmith
Where do Hammersmith locals go?
The Colton Arms
The Colton Arms is a great pub right next to Queens Club. It has just undergone a major refurbishment and looks so beautiful inside and out. There is a lovely beer garden, a great new chef and a wonderfully friendly team. They also have quiz nights, steak nights, deals on prosecco, brunch and a cracking Sunday roast. I couldn't recommend it more.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
barons court,
west kensington,
shepherds bush,
holland park,
earls court,
turnham green,
fulham,
east acton,
kensington,
and barnes
Did you know?
"The Dove pub has the smallest recorded bar - 4ft 2in by 7ft 10in. "Rule Britannia" was written here!"
St Paul's Studios, Talgarth Road were built as artists' studios in the late 1800s and have housed a number of notable people, most famously Margot Fonteyn.
Guy Evans
Designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette, Hammersmith Bridge was the first suspension bridge built over the Thames.
Annabelle Bent
There are so many pretty spots along the Thames where you can sit back and enjoy the views.
Jonathan Daykin
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What locals say about Hammersmith
“I love this area!”
Omar
Activities near Hammersmith
Ken Wilson-Max
Suitable for Reception, Years 1 & 2 Join multi-award winning author illustrator Ken Wilson-Max and Aqua Boy for an exciting journey under the sea and an empowering story about looking after the ocean and its wildlife. Then discover how to draw your own octopus and other underwater creatures. www.kenwilsonmax.com [https://www.kenwilsonmax.com/] Duration:One hour Booklist:Aqua Boy Part of the London Primary Schools Programme. For more information go to www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools [https://www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/]Read more
Taste Of The Caribbean Food & Drink Festival - Hammersmith
The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food, drink, cooking demonstrations, shopping and music. FREE ENTRY FOR UNDER 14s This will be an unforgettable outdoor experience where you can purchase delicious cuisines from different islands of the Caribbean. Bring your blankets and foldable chairs, spend the day with us, dance to reggae, the music of Motown, R&B classics, 80s, 90s and drink lots of rum punch. TRY AS MANY DIFFERENT CUISINES AS YOU CAN HANDLE. This event will feature some of the UK's best restaurants and street food traders, representing islands all over the Caribbean. Over 50 variations of dishes including vegan options will be on sale! Jerk Chicken, Lamb & Pork, Ackee & Saltfish, Oxtail, Curry Chicken, Curry Goat, Brown Stew Chicken, Plantain, BBQ Chicken, Fried Chicken, Roti, A Variety of Fish, Fried Dumpling, Festivals, Lobster, Crab, Doubles, Rice & Peas, Vegan Versions of your Favourite Caribbean Dishes and more. LIVE MUSIC THE MARLEY EXPERIENCE : Bob Marley & The Wailers Tribute Band UB4D: UB40 Tribute Band DEM BOYZ : The No1 Caribbean Party Band in the world from Barbados Plus CARNIVAL STEEL PAN BANDS HOSTED BY: KAT - MTV BASE MUSIC BY: DJ CEESIX COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS: Featuring celebrity and local chefs CHEFS RICHARD BLACKWOOD - Celebrity Master Chef & Eastenders Plus more to be confirmed! ENTERTAINMENT & FEATURES Live Music Stage Eating Competitions Market Stalls Children's Area with free activities and games Free Cooking Demonstrations SHOPPING Traders selling books, jewellery, cosmetics, clothes, sunglasses, kids toys, greeting cards plus more CHILDREN: UNDER 14s FREE ENTRY Free Activities and games Funfair Rides Bouncy Castles Face Painting Dessert & Sweet Stalls FREE ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT Story Telling Circus Skills Free activity areas Arts & Crafts Puppet Shows Stilt Walkers FACILITIES Toilets Medical Tent BOOK TODAY AS TICKETS ARE LIMITED - Please note, all tickets purchased are non refundable unless the event is postponed or cancelled. - Tickets do not include food, drink or funfair rides, this must be purchased separately. - No food or drink under any circumstances purchased outside of the event is permitted entry in to the venue, except sealed baby food for under 3s - All activities including funfair rides and children activities are subject to weather conditions, no refunds will be given for the closure of any activities or rides due to predicted adverse weather. - All live performers and activities are subject to change, no refunds will be given for any changes to the advertised entertainment. - This event will follow any government rules and restrictions regarding covid-19 that are in place on the date of the actual event. No refunds will be given for government enforced changes to event entry requirements. - No tickets required for under 14sRead more
Sparks
Growing out of the minds of brothers Ron and Russell Mael, Sparks is one of pop's best-loved and most influential cult bands. The combination of Russell's formidable vocal range, Ron's impressive keyboard skills, and their vividly witty songwriting defined their music as it changed over the years -- which it did often.Read more
Katya Balen
Suitable for Years 5 & 6 Join Katya Balen, the Carnegie Medal winning author of October, October, for an interactive storytelling adventure whether it be rafting trips through rocky seas, exploring and forging dens on a small deserted island, or rescuing a family of puffins from a night-time storm. In this event, Katya shares her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her books and how you can build an exciting story from the everyday world around you. www.katyabalen.com [https://www.katyabalen.com/] Duration:One hour Booklist: Ghostlines October, October Part of the London Primary Schools Programme. For more information go to www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools [https://www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/]Read more
Taste Of The Caribbean Food & Drink Festival
The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food, drink, cooking demonstrations, shopping and music. FREE ENTRY FOR UNDER 14s This will be an unforgettable outdoor experience where you can purchase delicious cuisines from different islands of the Caribbean. Bring your blankets and foldable chairs, spend the day with us, dance to reggae, the music of Motown, R and B classics, 80s, 90s and drink lots of rum punch. TRY AS MANY DIFFERENT CUISINES AS YOU CAN HANDLE.Read more
Laughing Horse Weekend (2 Day) Comedy Course
Learn the skills and art of stand-up comedy on this 2-day (9 hour) comedy course, led by professional comedians and comedy tutors.
Camila Cabello
American-Cuban singer-songwriter.
About Hammersmith
Hammersmith is an urban centre in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in west London, approximately 5 miles (8 km) west of Charing Cross on the north bank of the River Thames. One of west London's key transport hubs and commercial and employment centres, and home to several multinational company offices, it is focused on the two London Underground stations, bus station and road network node at Hammersmith Broadway. It is bordered by Shepherds Bush to the north, West Kensington to the east, Fulham to the south and Chiswick to the west, and is linked by Hammersmith Bridge to Barnes in the southwest.
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