In focus – Hampstead
The history of Hampstead can be traced back over a thousand years.
It was originally a village lying well outside the walls of London. Today it retains a traditional feel, combining quaint winding streets and period architecture with contemporary style.
 
Green space
Hampstead Heath is one of London"s best-known and best-loved public open spaces, comprising several acres of woodland and ponds. It’s perfect for jogging, kite-flying and long walks.
Golders Hill Park at Golders Green is also close by.
 
And Parliament Hill is a haven of tranquillity offering stunning views of the City of London.
Hampstead and Belsize Park tube stations are both on the Northern Line, offering a direct route into central London. Hampstead station is the deepest in the London Underground.
Hampstead also has a mainline railway station – Hampstead Heath – from where Silverlink trains run west to Richmond and east to Stratford.
There are also good road links, with Finchley Road leading to the North Circular and the entrance of the M1 motorway.
The number 82 bus runs regularly towards Victoria.
Hampstead boasts plentiful designer boutiques, including Nicole Farhi, Agnes B and Ronit Zilkha, as well as many other high-end clothes and shoe shops. You will also find a variety of chic homeware retailers, interesting delis and speciality food shops.
 
The 02 Centre on Finchley Road offers a range of more mainstream shops.
 
Hampstead benefits from its own theatre – the New End. It was built in 1890 as a mortuary for the local hospital and converted into a theatre in 1974. It quickly formed a reputation for presenting new, cutting edge writing, including musicals and comedies, as well as classic revivals.
Nearby Kenwood, a beautiful manor house run by English Heritage, has been holding summer concerts in its grounds for 55 years. Sadly the concerts won’t be happening this year due to financial constraints. However the house is still worth a visit for its stunning art collection and 112 acres of woodland and lakes featuring sculptures by Henry More and Barbara Hepworth.
The 02 Centre includes an 8-screen multiplex cinema and an impressive aquarium that’s free to visit.
Hampstead has a good range of restaurants on offer, and one of the UK’s oldest patisseries, perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.
In focus – Mayfair
Mayfair takes its name from the 15-day spring fair that used to be held there each May. Spanning the area between Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly and Park Lane, this is the very heart of London.
Mayfair’s elegant Georgian squares and thoroughfares and beautiful parks make it a very desirable place to live. It also offers some of the London"s chicest shops, hotels and restaurants.
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In focus – Kensington
Where in London can you find an area with a garden and a high street carrying its name? Kensington of course!
At the time of her death Diana Princess of Wales was living in Kensington Palace. The Diana Memorial Fountain in Kensington Garden, adjacent to the palace grounds, now celebrates her memory. There are regular guided walks and special events. For details visit www.kensington-chelsea.com/hints.htm.
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The history of Hampstead can be traced back over a thousand years.
It was originally a village lying well outside the walls of London. Today it retains a traditional feel, combining quaint winding streets and period architecture with contemporary style.
 
Green space
Hampstead Heath is one of London's best-known and best-loved public open spaces, comprising several acres of woodland and ponds. It’s perfect for jogging, kite-flying and long walks.
Golders Hill Park at Golders Green is also close by.
 
And Parliament Hill is a haven of tranquillity offering stunning views of the City of London.
Hampstead and Belsize Park tube stations are both on the Northern Line, offering a direct route into central London. Hampstead station is the deepest in the London Underground.
Hampstead also has a mainline railway station – Hampstead Heath – from where Silverlink trains run west to Richmond and east to Stratford.
There are also good road links, with Finchley Road leading to the North Circular and the entrance of the M1 motorway.
The number 82 bus runs regularly towards Victoria.
Hampstead boasts plentiful designer boutiques, including Nicole Farhi, Agnes B and Ronit Zilkha, as well as many other high-end clothes and shoe shops. You will also find a variety of chic homeware retailers, interesting delis and speciality food shops.
 
The 02 Centre on Finchley Road offers a range of more mainstream shops.
 
Hampstead benefits from its own theatre – the New End. It was built in 1890 as a mortuary for the local hospital and converted into a theatre in 1974. It quickly formed a reputation for presenting new, cutting edge writing, including musicals and comedies, as well as classic revivals.
Nearby Kenwood, a beautiful manor house run by English Heritage, has been holding summer concerts in its grounds for 55 years. Sadly the concerts won’t be happening this year due to financial constraints. However the house is still worth a visit for its stunning art collection and 112 acres of woodland and lakes featuring sculptures by Henry More and Barbara Hepworth.
The 02 Centre includes an 8-screen multiplex cinema and an impressive aquarium that’s free to visit.
Hampstead has a good range of restaurants on offer, and one of the UK’s oldest patisseries, perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.
In focus – Mayfair
Mayfair takes its name from the 15-day spring fair that used to be held there each May. Spanning the area between Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly and Park Lane, this is the very heart of London.
Mayfair’s elegant Georgian squares and thoroughfares and beautiful parks make it a very desirable place to live. It also offers some of the London's chicest shops, hotels and restaurants.
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