Hampstead
Handsome architecture bordering picturesque parkland
"Hampstead High Street has a delightful community feel with its upmarket independent boutiques and restaurants."
Ed Rafter
"Hampstead is even prettier when the sun is shining..."
Ben Relton
"Mount Vernon is just one of Hampstead's delightful lanes off beautiful Holly Hill."
Mike Tracy
Where do Hampstead locals go?
Basilico
Delicious wood fired takeaway pizzas. They also have a delivery service.
Submitted by Anna
Hampstead Sports Massage
Wonderful massage therapists in Hampstead that do home visits. The therapists are great, especially on Sundays when I'm most lazy.
Submitted by Maria
The Hampstead Butcher
A well stocked local butchers selling awesome steaks!
Submitted by Thomas
The Armoury Gym
An independent, not that busy, bright gym with lots of windows and natural light, offering good classes and lovely staff too.
Submitted by Claire
Pentameters Theatre
Above The Horseshoe pub, this small theatre puts on a number of performances all year round.
Submitted by Shakira
Oliver Bonas
The perfect place to pick up a gift or a treat for yourself! Clothes, jewellery and beauty products, all under one roof...
Submitted by Shakira
Artichoke
Amazing fresh, cold pressed juices, high-quality fruit and veg and healthy treats; perfect for the health conscious amongst us.
Submitted by Shakira
The Holly Bush
Just off Holly Hill, the Holly Bush is a delightful pub in an even more charming setting.
Submitted by Dan
Childs Hill Library
Caring staff that is always willing to help and has fantastic resources.
Submitted by J
Flask Walk
A delightful cut through between Hampstead High Street and Back Lane, Flask Walk epitomises Hampstead's upmarket, community charm.
Submitted by Mike
The Old Bull & Bush
A beautiful pub with a fantastic outdoor area between Golders Green and Hampstead. A great spot for an evening beer whilst the sun goes down.
Submitted by Nick
Golders Hill Park
Boasting a wonderful café and secret garden, this park is a stunning place to relax on a hot, sunny day.
Submitted by Nick
The Horseshoe
Great for a drink after a long day at the office, this gastropub serves delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes made using fresh ingredients - not a microwave meal in site!
Submitted by Shakira
Hampstead Heath Extension
Perfect for going on long walks with the dog or using it as your local running route.
Submitted by Freddie
Spielburger
A small but perfected menu of tasty burgers and sides. There's also vegetarian options and non-beef burgers too.
Submitted by Shakira
Know a great place?
Share your favourite place to go in or around Hampstead.
Why not explore the nearby areas of Child's Hill, West Hampstead, Belsize Park, Golders Green, Swiss Cottage, Cricklewood, Kilburn, South Hampstead, Dartmouth Park and Highgate
What do you love about Hampstead?
Why do you find Hampstead a great place to live?
Did you know?
"The never completed North End station was planned to serve a large residential development planned for Hampstead Heath. This scheme met with universal disdain and was scrapped leaving a partially completed station which was prepared as an emergency shelter during the Cold War."
Explore Hampstead
-
Amenities -
Transport -
Schools -
Property
Child-friendly activities near Hampstead
 |
Baby Ballet 1 - Rona Hart SchoolRona Hart School of DanceAt Rona Hart we know that all children are different so we provide a range of dance styles to cater for all personalities. Our classes are structured and yet imaginative and our teachers disciplined and yet fun. We pride ourselves on our great parent feedback that our school is a nurturing, stimulating and inspiring place to be. Many pupils enter as 'baby ballerinas' and never want to leave. Website |
 |
Children's After School Art Club (age 5-11)Hampstead School of ArtPrint, paint, draw and sculpt; experiment and explore the core techniques of each discipline whilst engaging with artist's work. The focus is to encourage children to engage with exciting materials and unique techniques. Once a week. You can choose Monday or Wednesday. Price is for 12 sessions. Website |
 |
Perform Acting, Singing and Dance Classes-Belsize Park Olave CentreOlave Centre At Pax LodgeDrama, dance and singing workshops for 4-7 year olds that will boost children's confidence, creativity and concentration skills. Website |
 |
Dramatots & Stage OneHoly Trinity Primary SchoolSpecialised workshop sessions invite boys and girls, aged 3 & 4, Dramatots and 5 & 6, Stage One, to take part in exciting drama games and creative exercises which aim to develop voice work, focus, concentration and confidence. Our carefully devised drama activities also encourage each child to develop their performance skills at their own pace. Each week a special play is devised and each child is able to play a specially created role. Parents are invited to come and watch the final session of term. Website |
 |
Ace Performing ArtsSt Luke's Primary SchoolAt ACE we are passionate about boosting your child's confidence and creativity while developing their performing arts skills. Our teachers are all professional performers having worked extensively in west-end theatre, film, television and the recording industry. Each member of our team also has over three years teaching experience as standard. Website |
 |
Children's Drawing and Painting (ages 5-7)Hampstead School of ArtA wonderful way for children to express their creativity and have fun learning to paint and draw with a professional. Materials are provided. Ages 6(+): Saturday 10.00-12.30 5-7 years: Sunday 10.00-12.30 Website |
 |
Old Time NurseryHeath Street Baptist ChurchSongs accompanied by banjo, guitar, accordion, piano, violin, toy piano, melodica, percussion, drums, stylophone and lapsteel guitar Website |
-
About Hampstead
Hampstead is an area of London, England, located 4 miles (6.4 km) north-west of Charing Cross. It is located in Inner London. It is part of the London Borough of Camden. It is known for its intellectual, liberal, artistic, musical and literary associations and for the large and hilly parkland Hampstead Heath. It is also home to some of the most expensive housing in the London area, or indeed anywhere in the world, with large houses selling for up to £50m (2008). The village of Hampstead has more millionaires within its boundaries than any other area of the United Kingdom.
What are your favourite things about Hampstead?
Local Estate Agencies
-
Nearby areas
Why not explore some other local areas:
Feedback about living in Hampstead has been submitted directly by the public and may not neccessarily reflect the views of Foxtons. The description of Hampstead was modified from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons licence. Land Registry data is Crown copyright.
All the views and contributions contained within Foxtons Local Life are those of the contributors. All content is assessed before publishing for taste, however free opinion is encouraged. Foxtons accept no payment or sponsorship for content that is posted about Hampstead.
