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Why not explore the nearby areas of Kilburn, South Hampstead, Hampstead, Swiss Cottage, Brondesbury, Child's Hill, Cricklewood, Belsize Park, Queen's Park and St John's Wood
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"In 2001, after 10 years of reported sightings, a lynx was captured in Cricklewood. She had become known as the "Beast of Barnet" and was rehomed in London Zoo."
Kristian Brown
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I love West Hampstead and NW6 as it is the area where the city and suburban wonderfully contrast. Being next to the beautifully dirty streets of Finchley road and the picturesque primrose hill and Hampstead. Kilburn market on ones doorstep gives more contrast and life to the area. Working class meets the middle class everywhere and with no issues. As a guy, I love the enormous dining and restaurant choices- eating is life and we eat well in West Hampstead! Parks and greens are numerous and of course the well renowned transport links. Living options are abundant with lovely road, blocks of flats and mansion houses from Victorian times. Secret museums and public spaces are waiting to be discovered in NW6 onto NW3. The sun always shines in West Hampstead I promise!!
Zachary
West Hampstead has its own character and energy, younger in vibe and edgy-er than neighbouring Hampstead, it has a classy community feel yet the lively bars and cafes entice you in when you walk up West End Lane. Peaceful residential streets and close to the Heath means you can escape the city but with three train lines you can get to work within minutes. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else!
Robert
Because there are trees everywhere you walk.
Franccesca
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Baby Café at ZestJW3Remember the days before nappies and sleep deprivation? Days when you could just walk into a café without re-configuring the restaurant furniture? Well, we're not going to promise to bring all that back, but we can offer you and your little one a baby-friendly space at ZEST every Wednesday morning. We'll add soft mats and toys and make some space for your pram so you can enjoy that well-deserved cup of coffee. No booking is required, just come along every Wednesday morning and... relax. Suitable for under 2s. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Website |
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Children's Painting and Pottery (ages 7-11)Hampstead School of ArtExploring creativity through clay and preparatory desgin and 3D maquette construction. Objects are hand built with clay and paper clay then painted and glazed. Website |
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Tiny Music, Movement & ImaginationWest Hampstead Community CentreAll singing, dancing, tiny toddler class. An introduction to the performing arts, with the difference of a different story each week to get their imagination going and give them a chance to rest their arms and legs in class! (Kids must be walking, or parent/guardian must participate with child) Website |
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My Story Factory'sSherriff CentreMy Story Factory's goal is to promote development in children using story telling through drama and dance. Children these days are exposed to the latest smartphones and tablets in their daily activities whether it be reading, playing or learning. My Story Factory hopes to expose children to true storytelling by rewinding time back to the good old days where you imagined stories and made them your own whilst narrating to your loved ones. Website |
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Sunshine ChefsHashomer HouseCookery classes at the age of two? Yes! Imagine your little one rubbing butter into flour, mixing, kneading dough and stamping out shapes with biscuit cutters. All that with a big smile, an immense sense of pride and ... the good news is you don't have to clean up afterwards! At the end of each class the children walk away with a recipe and a bag full of their bakery masterpieces. Website |
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Art4FunArt 4 FunART 4 FUN is a contemporary shop where you create your own original designs by painting onto a ceramic, wood, glass, paper,silk or fabric item of your choice,or make a mosiac. No artistic skills or experience necessary. Website |
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Lydia's Baby Music Classes in West HampsteadEmmanuel Church Community RoomI want to bring the joy of music to all families through their children! Babies intuitively respond to music sooner than they respond to language. And they learn best through having fun. And the parents/carers keep bringing them if they're enjoying it too! So come join us. No need to book just turn up. Come sing dance and play percussion instruments with your baby in a warm happy atmosphere! |
West Hampstead is an area in northwestern London, situated between Childs Hill to the north, Frognal and Hampstead to the north-east, Swiss Cottage to the east, Kilburn to the south-west, and South Hampstead to the south. Until the late 19th century, the locale was a small village called West End. In 1879, the Metropolitan Railway adopted the name West Hampstead for its station on West End Lane, the main road through the area. West Hampstead's proximity to the Metropolitan line at Finchley Road and its own Jubilee line stop (West Hampstead), together with a high concentration of bars and restaurants, means that the area is a popular leisure destination for people who live in the northwestern part of London. West End Lane itself is home to a number of cafes, bakeries and small shops, creating a "village" atmosphere during the day. In addition to the aforementioned London Underground links, West Hampstead is also served by West Hampstead railway station and West Hampstead Thameslink railway station.
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