The main shop-lined streets in Hampstead are Finchley Road, Hampstead High Street, Kilburn High Road and West End Lane. West End Lane is also where the West Hampstead Underground Station and the Thameslink Station are located.
There are hundreds of shops in Hampstead. The streets are lined with cafés, restaurants and pastry shops. Here you’ll find everything from hats to groceries, from bakeries to out-of-print books, from greeting cards to pianos and department stores like the ubiquitous Marks & Spencer. A wide range of services are also available including caterers, dog groomers, tanning salons and mobile phone services.
Public Houses and Taverns in Hampstead
The wealth of traditional pubs Hampstead boasts is surpassed only by its reputation. There are over twenty public houses in the area including The Flask, The Wells Tavern, King William IV and the Freemasons Arms. The Spaniards Inn is one of Hampstead's most renowned pubs. It is a historic pub built in the 16th century and there are a number of tales and legends surrounding the pub's reputation. But tales and legends are not all this public house is famous for, in 2006 it won the Best Food Pub award.
Hampstead pubs and taverns offer food and drink for every taste, from traditional English grub to finger food, as well as vegetarian dishes, mulled wine, cocktails, music and more. The relaxing and jovial atmosphere they offer are unsurpassed.This park sprawls almost 800 acres and is situated just four miles from central London, it was part of the Middlesex Forest during remote times and it runs from Hampstead to Highgate. The Heath comprises East Heath, The Golders Hill heath Extension, Sandy Heath, The Hill Garden and Pergola, West heath and The Kenwood Estate. The parkland has been attracting Londoners not only for its idyllic meadows but also for its swimming pools, a model boating pond and lakeside concerts.
Hampstead Heath
London cyclists flock to the Heath’s racetrack and cross-country marathons. South of the Heath is Parliament Hill Fields. It offers excellent views of London and the surrounding countryside. The highest part, which is 98.1 meters high, and the views of the London skyline are legally protected by law. With acres of heath land, woodland and over 25 ponds this is English countryside at its best.
Hampstead Life
Many celebrities and other notables have made Hampstead their home, as a result this has driven up real estate prices. Thus celebrity watching has become a favorite pastime among Hampstead residents and visitors. This historical Georgian village holds much of the appeal than its better-known counterpart, the London center, minus the hustle and bustle, plus the incomparable charm!
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