Hampstead, London

Name: Hampstead
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2491 among attractions in London

Village, Neighbourhood

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Facts and practical information

Hampstead is an area in London, which lies 4 miles northwest of Charing Cross, and extends from the A5 road to Hampstead Heath, a large, hilly expanse of parkland. The area forms the northwest part of the London Borough of Camden, a borough in Inner London which for the purposes of the London Plan is designated as part of Central London. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°33'15"N, 0°10'27"W

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Camden (Hampstead Town)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Hampstead – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hampstead Heath, Parliament Hill Lido, Hampstead Heath Woods, O2 Centre.

0.5 miNE
Hilltop park with woodland and city views
Hampstead Heath, London
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Hampstead Heath is a sprawling oasis offering a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Known for its rolling meadows, woodlands, and tranquil ponds, this protected site covers an impressive 320 hectares.
1 miE
Water park, Amusement, Swimming
Parliament Hill Lido, London
26 min walk • Parliament Hill Lido, Parliament Hill Fields, Gordon House Road, Hampstead Heath, north London, is next to Gospel Oak railway station. The lido, also known as Hampstead Heath Lido, is a public unheated open air swimming pool, open for 12 months a year. It first opened in 1938.
0.8 miNE
Park
Hampstead Heath Woods, London
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling metropolis of London, Hampstead Heath Woods offers a serene escape from the city's relentless pace. This ancient woodland, part of the larger Hampstead Heath, is a treasured green space that provides visitors with a taste of the...
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
O2 Centre, London
14 min walk • The O2 Centre is an indoor shopping and entertainment centre on Finchley Road, London, near Finchley Road tube station. It is located in between Hampstead, West Hampstead and Swiss Cottage. It also has a large car park. Now owned by Landsec, previously X Leisure, and opened in 1998.
0.7 miNE
Park, View point, Playground
Parliament Hill, London
19 min walk • Parliament Hill is an area of open parkland in the south-east corner of Hampstead Heath in north-west London. The hill, which is 98 metres high, is notable for its views of the capital's skyline.
0.7 miS
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Swiss Cottage Market, London
19 min walk • Swiss Cottage Market is an outdoor street market in Camden, North London. Licences to trade are issued by Camden London Borough Council.
0.4 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Freud Museum, London
12 min walk • The Freud Museum in London is a museum dedicated to Sigmund Freud, located in the house where Freud lived with his family during the last year of his life.
0.9 miNE
Park
Hampstead Heath Ponds, London
25 min walk • Hampstead Heath Ponds are a series of some thirty bodies of water on or adjacent to Hampstead Heath, a vast open area of woodland and grassland in north London.
~1440 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Burgh House, London
7 min walk • Burgh House is a historic house located on New End Square in Hampstead, London, that includes the Hampstead Museum. The house is also listed as Burgh House & Hampstead Museum.
~1700 ftW
Church
Hampstead Parish Church, London
9 min walk • St John-at-Hampstead is a Church of England parish church dedicated to St John the Evangelist in Church Row, Hampstead, London.
~1540 ftNE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
2 Willow Road, London
8 min walk • 2 Willow Road is part of a terrace of three houses in Hampstead, London designed by architect Ernő Goldfinger and completed in 1939. It has been managed by the National Trust since 1995 and is open to the public. It was one of the first Modernist buildings acquired by the Trust, giving rise to some controversy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hampstead?

Nearby attractions include Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, London (3 min walk), Pentameters Theatre, London (6 min walk), Burgh House, London (7 min walk), Keats House, London (8 min walk).

How to get to Hampstead by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hampstead:

Bus

Pilgrim's Lane • Lines: 268, 46, N5 (2 min walk)
Lyndhurst Road / Akenside Road • Lines: 46, 603 (4 min walk)

Metro

Hampstead • Lines: Northern (7 min walk)
Belsize Park • Lines: Northern (13 min walk)

Train

Hampstead Heath (10 min walk)
Finchley Road & Frognal (13 min walk)