AREA
—Guide
Education
Local Landmarks
Culture
Sports & Spas
Parks & Open Spaces
Shopping
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At the Heart
of Hammersmith
Location
Sitting on the north bank of the Thames,
Hammersmith is an entertainment hub with an
array of activities to choose from. From sports
and music to historic landmarks – there really is
something for everyone.
Education04.
Local Landmarks 10.
Culture 16.
Sports & Spas
18.
Parks & Open Spaces
20.
Shopping 24.
Map
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Burlington Danes Academy
A strong ethos of dedicated teachers, rigorous lessons
and frequent assessment creates a fantastic learning
atmosphere, reflected in this Academy’s excellent
results. Catering for year seven to year twelve, the
Burlington Danes Academy ensures their students
leave as motivated individuals, prepared for successful
careers and fulfilling lives.
Wood Lane, W12 0HR
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (Hammersmith & City): 26 minutes
T 020 8735 4950
Wburlingtondanes.org
Education
Ashbourne Independent Sixth Form College
This private college uses a university ethos, allowing
students to approach their studies in an adult way,
whilst each student’s work is closely monitored by staff
to ensure the college achieves outstanding results.
Catering for thirteen to twenty year olds, this college
offers 32 AS and A2 levels and 16 GCSE courses, as
well as extra curricular clubs, such as chess, sports
and drama.
The Cardinal Vaughan
Memorial School
The Vaughan School was founded
in 1914 as a memorial to Cardinal
Vaughan, third Archbishop of
Westminster. The school has
grown to become one of the highest
achieving comprehensive schools in
the UK, with specialism in maths,
computing and science. The school
uses a Catholic ethos and Catholic
teaching which encourages students
to develop their own interests, both
inside and outside of the classroom.
89 Addison Road, W14 8BZ
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Journey time from Hammersmith
tube station to destination
(Hammersmith & City Line):
22 minutes
T 020 7603 8478
Wcvms.co.uk
Old Court Place, Kensington, W8 4PL
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (District Line): 21 minutes
T 020 7937 3858
Washbournecollege.co.uk
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
Fulham College Boy's School
This Church of England primary school in the heart
of Fulham offers a secure learning environment for
pupils aged four to eleven. Pupils are simulated and
motivated to be independent thinkers with respect
for all members of society. The school is rated good
by OFSTED.
This further education college specialises in vocational
courses to help students experience much more than
just a qualification. Students are offered their own
mentors alongside many exciting professionals to
keep their interests peaked. Past lecturers have
included Michelin star chef Atul Kochaar; singer
Estelle; comedian Marcus Brigstocke and inventor
Trever Baylis.
This exceptional secondary boy’s school for eleven to
sixteen year olds offers science and design technology
blocks, an astro-turf sports pitch and on-site gym, as
well as a state of the art performing arts centre. The
school is OFSTED rated as good, implementing the
school’s ACHIEVE charter, which ensures a positive
learning environment and is underpinned with clear
behavioural management guidance.
Gliddon Road, W14 9BL
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Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:
12 minute walk to destination
Kingwood Road, SW6 6SN
—
Journey time from Hammersmith town centre
to destination (Bus 220): 19 minutes
T 0800 980 2185
Wwlc.ac.uk
T 020 7381 3606
Wfulhamcollegeboys.net
Bishops Avenue, SW6 6ED
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Journey time from Hammersmith town centre
to destination (Bus 220): 21 minutes
T 020 7736 2803
Wallsaintsce.lbhf.sch.uk
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The Godolphin and
Latymer School
Established as a girls’ school since
1905, Godolphin & Latymer caters
for children aged eleven to eighteen.
Admission is by examination and
while most pupils are fee paying,
one in ten is funded by scholarship.
The school has an excellent record
for examination grades with pupils
scoring well above the national
average for both GCSE and
A-Level.
Iffley Road, W6 0PG
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Journey time from
Hammersmith town centre:
8 minute walk to destination
T 020 8741 1936
Wgodolphinandlatymer.com
Kensington and
Chelsea College
Hurlingham & Chelsea School
With an OFSTED rating of
outstanding this school has tailored
care, guidance and support,
which allows students to flourish
and achieve excellent results. A
current refurbishment means the
school will soon have state of the
art facilities, including a pottery,
technology and art suite, electronic
study facility and an urban
leadership centre.
Great experience in higher
education and full or part
time vocational courses means
Kensington and Chelsea College
can help students choose the
perfect course. Many tutors also
work in their industries, providing
students with a unique insight into
their subject. A good OFSTED
rating and a modern campus
maintain a strong environment in
which to succeed.
Peterborough Road, SW6 3ED
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Journey time from
Hammersmith tube station to
destination (Piccadilly Line):
30 minutes
Hortensia Road, SW10 0QS
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Journey time from
Hammersmith tube station to
destination (Piccadilly Line):
27 minutes
T 020 7731 2581
Whurlinghamandchelsea
school.com
T 020 7573 3600
Wkcc.ac.uk
Imperial College London
King's College London
King Street College
This college is acknowledged
worldwide as a centre of excellence
for teaching, specialising in
science, engineering, medicine
and business. Breakthroughs
associated with the College include
the discovery of penicillin, the
development of holography and
the foundations of fibre optics.
The main campus is in Kensington,
and this institution is consistently
recognised as one of the top
UK university institutions for
research quality.
King’s College London is the fourth oldest university
in England. It is considered as one of the top 30
universities in the world (2012/13 QS international
world rankings), and was The Sunday Times
‘University of the Year 2010/11’. King’s has an
outstanding reputation for providing world-class
teaching and cutting-edge research with over half of
its staff classed as leading experts in their chosen field.
King Street College is a certified member of English
UK and the British Council, offering English language
courses and voice training. Lessons are overseen by a
Director of Studies and all teachers have a CELTA or
DELTA qualification, providing practical, fun lessons
to ensure students pass their Cambridge exams.
South Kensington Campus,
Exhibition Road, London,
SW7 2AZ
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Journey time from
Hammersmith tube station to
destination (Piccadilly Line):
28 minutes
T 020 7589 5111
Wimperial.ac.uk
Stamford Street SE1 8WA
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (Piccadilly Line): 36 minutes
T 020 7836 5454
Wkcl.ac.uk
47 Shepherd's Bush Green, W12 8PS
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (Hammersmith & City Line):
11 minutes
T 020 8749 6780
Wkingsstreet.co.uk
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Lady Margaret School
LSE
This girls academy for eleven to eighteen year olds
ensures every girl reaches her full potential, welcoming
students of all academic abilities. The academy is
currently expanding to provide further classrooms
and social spaces to ensure strong development for all
students. The academy strives for a safe, caring and
intellectually demanding environment, which prepares
the girls for their adult lives.
Founded in 1895, the London School of Economics
and Political Science (LSE) is the world’s leading
dedicated social science institution. The School offers
the best education there is in the major areas of the
social sciences and enjoys a global reputation for
academic excellence. Around 69% of LSE’s students,
and more than 40% of its academic staff originate from
outside the UK.
Parsons Green, SW6 4UN
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (Piccadilly Line): 27 minutes
Houghton Street, WC2A 2AE
—
Journey time from Hammersmith
tube station to destination
(Piccadilly Line): 33 minutes
T 020 7736 7138
Wladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk
T 020 7405 7686
Wlse.ac.uk
Latymer Upper School
Sacred Heart High School
Latymer Upper School is an independent, selective
day school taking children from the age of seven to
eighteen years. This urban school is considered one
of the leading academic schools in the country, as
measured by its position in the national league tables
of GCSE and A level performance.
Sacred Heart provides a Catholic education for eleven
to sixteen year old girls, with 96% achieving A*–C
grades at GCSE. The school offers a safe, secure
and positive environment which puts each pupil’s
individual development at the heart of the learning
experience. The school is one of many Sacred Heart
schools which value giving and receiving, creating a
caring atmosphere for students and staff.
King Street, W6 9LR
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Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:
9 minute walk to destination
212 Hammersmith Road, W6 7DG
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Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:
9 minute walk to destination
T 0845 638 5800
Wlatymer-upper.org
T 020 8748 7600
Wsacredhearthighschoolhammersmith.org.uk
London Film Academy
UCL
University of Roehampton
The London Film Academy is an innovative venture
in practical film training based in Fulham. LFA
pioneers professional-standard training across all
key areas of filmmaking, boasting a wealth of highly
qualified mentors and a personal low tutor-to-student
ratio with the aim of producing a new generation of
filmmakers who meet the industry demand for multiskilled individuals.
Described by The Sunday Times
as ‘an intellectual powerhouse with a world-class
reputation’, UCL is consistently ranked as one of the
top three multi-faculty universities in the UK and
features in the top 5 universities worldwide. The
university is surrounded by the greatest concentration
of libraries, museums, archives and professional bodies
in Europe and has an international reputation for the
quality of its medical teaching and research.
The University of Roehampton is London’s only
campus university, boasting 54 acres of parkland
in the capital’s southwest. It is close to the leafy
London districts of Richmond and Putney, and
central London is only 20 minutes away by train.
Roehampton has a long and respected tradition of
arts and humanities teaching.
The Old Church, 52a Walham Grove, SW6 1QR
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (Piccadilly Line): 30 minutes
T 020 7386 7711
Wlondonfilmacademy.com
Gower Street, WC1E 6BT
—
Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (Hammersmith & City/Circle Line):
31 minutes
T 020 7679 2000
Wucl.ac.uk
Erasmus House, Roehampton Lane, SW15 5PU
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Journey time from Hammersmith town centre
to destination (Bus 72): 12 minutes
T 020 8392 3000
Wroehampton.ac.uk
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Blythe House
This imposing building on Blythe Road was once
the headquarters of the Post Office Savings Bank.
Unbeknown to most, it is now the home of the British
Museum, Science Museum and Victoria & Albert
Museum’s archives and its contents can be viewed by
the public upon appointment.
23 Blythe Road, W14 0QX
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Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:
20 minute walk to destination
T 020 7602 5886
Local
Landmarks
The Ark
Ralph Erskine’s iconic Ark structure is one of the
most visually striking buildings on the West London
skyline, squeezed between the A4 Westway and the
Piccadilly and District Line tube route. The
building’s name is in reference to its biblical boatshaped silhouette. The Ark has been used as a
location for the shooting of films, TV productions
and advertisements. It has also traditionally opened
its doors to the public for the London Open House
weekend due to architectural interest.
161 Talgarth Rd, Hammersmith, W6 8BJ
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Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:
4 minute walk to destination
T 020 7302 6300
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Hammersmith Apollo
Hammersmith Apollo, once the Hammersmith Odeon
or ‘Hammy-O’ as it was nicknamed, is one of the
most iconic, yet imposing Art Deco structures in the
area. Built in 1932, the Grade II listed Apollo has
played host to some of the greatest names in show
business such as The Beatles, David Bowie, Queen,
Ella Fitzgerald and The Who. The venue is one of
West London’s largest live entertainment spaces and
continues to impress with its jam-packed bill of talent.
45 Queen Caroline Street, W6 9QH
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Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:
4 minute walk to destination
T 0844 249 1000
Craven Cottage – Fulham FC
The Hurlingham Club
Craven Cottage, situated at the
north end of Bishop’s Park, is the
home of Fulham FC – London’s
oldest professional football club,
founded in 1879. The ground takes
its name from an 18th century
cottage that once stood there,
and was owned by Lord Craven.
Despite many renovations, the
south-east corner of the pavilion
retains its ‘cottage’ style and is now
Grade II listed.
Located in Fulham, the Hurlingham Club is an
exclusive members-only sports and social club set in
42 acres of grounds along the banks of the Thames.
The house was originally built by Dr. William
Cadogan in 1760, but in 1869, the Hurlingham Club
was founded to hold pigeon shooting competitions
in the grounds. By 1874, the club began hosting polo
matches, soon becoming the official headquarters for
polo throughout the entire British Empire – a role for
which is it now famous. The club currently has more
than 10,000 members and a rumoured 10 year waiting
list for membership.
Fulham FC, Craven Cottage,
Stevenage Road, SW6 6HH
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Journey time from
Hammersmith town centre:
32 minute walk to destination
The Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens,
SW6 3PR
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube
station to destination (Piccadilly/District Line):
26 minutes
T 0843 208 1222
T 020 7610 7400
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St. Paul's Church
St. Paul’s Church is perhaps one of
the most famous landmarks on the
Hammersmith skyline. The current
gothic style church was built in
1883 on the site of the parish’s
first ever chapel. In recent years,
the church has been fully restored
inside and out and now houses
the cosy little ‘Café of The Green’.
St. Paul's Church, Queen
Caroline Street, W6 9PJ
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Journey time from
Hammersmith town centre:
4 minute walk to destination
Hammersmith Bridge
The Hammersmith Bridge links
the Thames from Hammersmith
in the North to Barnes and
Richmond in the South. The
present structure, designed by
Sir Joseph Bazalgette, opened
in 1887 and is the lowest bridge
across the Thames, replacing
London’s first suspension bridge.
Its green and gold paintwork is a
tribute to the London department
store, Harrods, that previously
owned a furniture depository in
Barnes (now converted into luxury
accommodation). The bridge is also
a notable landmark on the annual
University Boat Race.
T 020 8748 3855
Stamford Bridge – Chelsea FC
Journey time from
Hammersmith town centre:
11 minute walk to destination
Kelmscott House
Hammersmith’s Upper Mall has some of West
London’s most gentile riverside residences. One of
its most famous is Kelmscott House, home to William
Morris, the founder of the Arts & Craft Movement,
and is close to the premises of his Kelmscott Press,
where he published books detailing his ideas. Today,
Kelmscott is home to the William Morris Society’s
collection of prints, textiles and art which is open to
the public.
26 Upper Mall, W6 9TA
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Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:
13 minute walk to destination
T 020 8741 3735
Stamford Bridge, situated on the
border of Chelsea and Fulham,
is the home ground of Chelsea
Football Club. With a capacity
of 41,837, it is the eighth largest
ground in the Premier League.
Opened in 1877, the stadium was
used by the London Athletics Club
until 1905, when new owner, Gus
Mears founded Chelsea FC to
occupy the ground. Chelsea have
played their home games there
ever since.
Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road,
London, SW6 1HS
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Journey time from
Hammersmith tube station to
destination (District Line):
14 minutes
T 0871 984 1955
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The Lyric
Royal Albert Hall
In its hundred year history, The Lyric theatre on King
Street has welcomed some of the world’s finest writers,
directors, actors and theatre companies to its stages,
including Harold Pinter, Sir John Gielgud, Robert
Lepage, Complicite and Frantic Assembly. The Lyric
aims to produce refreshingly bold shows with emerging
artists. It’s also one of the busiest theatres – with over
1000 performances a year.
The Royal Albert Hall is one of the UK’s most
treasured and distinguished buildings. Since its
opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, the hall has played
host to some of the world’s leading classical artists.
However, it is probably best known for hosting the
hugely popular annual BBC Summer Proms. Recently,
the venue has played host to a production of the ballet,
Swan Lake, the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Prom,
and concerts by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL
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Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:
6 minute walk to destination
T 0871 221 1729
Wthelyric.co.uk
Culture
Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (Piccadilly Line): 26 minutes
T 0845 401 5045
Wroyalalberthall.com
Natural History Museum
Royal Court Theatre
Set in one of London’s landmark buildings, The
Natural History Museum is home to over 70 million
specimens and specialises in taxonomy, identification
and conservation within the five categories of Botany,
Entomology, Mineralogy, Paleontology and Zoology.
If that all sounds too highbrow – just take a look at
the legendary dinosaur skeletons – a sight worth going
for alone.
The Royal Court Theatre was Britain’s first national
theatre company, and its challenging plays ensure
that it has a reputation as a real ‘writer’s theatre’.
In fact, when John Osbourne’s ‘Look Back In Anger’
premiered at the Royal Court in 1956, the theatre
became the birthplace of ‘kitchen sink’ drama resulting
in the New York Times declaring it as “the most
important theatre in Europe”.
Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
(Piccadilly Line): 21 minutes to destination
50-51 Sloane Square, SW1W 8AS
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (District Line): 18 minutes
T 020 7942 5000
Wnhm.ac.uk
T 020 7565 5000
Wroyalcourttheatre.com
Chiswick House & Gardens
Victoria & Albert Museum
Science Museum
Surprisingly, Chiswick House was never intended as
a private residence but as an architectural experiment,
art gallery and pavilion for entertaining the third Earl
of Burlington’s guests in 1729. It continues to hold
events and entertain to this day, with opera, open air
theatre, historical talks, nature walks, film festivals
and even dog shows.
Founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and
Prince Albert, the V&A is the worlds largest museum.
The museum hosts 4.5 million objects in its permanent
collection in some of its 145 galleries, fit for a Queen.
Host to 2013’s show stopping David Bowie Exhibition
and ‘Treasures of the Royal Courts’ – the story of
diplomacy between the British Monarchy and the
Russian Tsars, there really is something for everyone.
Entry is free, except for selected exhibitions.
The Science Museum in South Kensington is a
fantastic place for all the family. It was founded
in 1857 and has grown to be a world renowned
museum in the heart of London. Collections are
interactive, informative and awe-inspiring. Featuring
live theatre, an IMAX cinema and a RAF Typhoon
simulator, the Science Museum will keep you
entertained for hours. Entrance is free, expect for
selected features and exhibitions.
Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (District Line): 17 minutes
Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (District Line): 24 minutes
T 020 7942 2000
Wvam.ac.uk
T 020 7942 4000
Wsciencemuseum.org.uk
Hogarth Lane, W4 2QN
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (District Line): 27 minutes
T 020 8742 3905
Wchgt.org.uk
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Sons of the Thames Rowing Club
There are many rowing clubs along this part of the
Thames, particularly the Putney to Mortlake stretch
where the world-famous Oxford and Cambridge Boat
Race is held each year. Based at Linden House on
Upper Mall, Sons RC is one of the oldest and is home
to a diverse group of members rowing at every level –
whether you’re a total beginner or planning to row at
the Henley Regatta!
Linden House, 60 Upper Mall, W6 9TA
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Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:
15 minute walk to destination
Sports
& Spas
Wsonsrowing.com
Hogarth Health Club
K Spa
Queens Tennis Club
The Hogarth is a one-stop-shop
for fitness. It has a state-of-the-art
TechnoGym; 18 metre swimming
pool; two all weather tennis courts;
squash courts; spa, sauna and steam
rooms; a holistic class and studio;
football, running and cycling clubs
and a private clinic – there really
is no wonder that membership is
limited due to high demand.
Awarded the top rating of ‘5 Bubbles’ in the 2013
Good Spa Guide, the K Spa at the K West hotel
features a twinkling hydrotherapy pool, sanarium,
sauna, dry flotation tank, steam room and fullyequipped gym. The exclusive ‘Snow Paradise’
treatment is also available, which mimics the Finnish
experience of alternating between freezing and steamy
environments, and the unique ‘Sun Meadow’ light
therapy to treat SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).
Established in 1886, The Queen’s Club remains one of
the most coveted private memberships in the country.
With an outstanding range of racket facilities including
28 outdoor and eight indoor tennis courts, it also plays
host to the world famous AEGON Championships,
World Rackets Championships and events such as the
British Open. Unbeknown to most, the club also offers
ice-skating, baseball, athletics and rugby training.
Airedale Avenue, W4 2NW
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Journey time from Hammersmith
tube station to destination
(District Line): 13 minutes
T 020 3393 3681
Wthehogarth.co.uk
K West Hotel & Spa, Richmond Way, W14 0AX
—
Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:
15 minute walk to destination
T 020 8008 6600
Wk-west.co.uk
Palliser Road, W14 9EQ
—
Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (District Line): 18 minutes
T 020 7386 3400
Wqueensclub.co.uk
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Gunnersbury Park
Formerly owned by Princess Amelia, daughter of
George II and also the Rothschild family, the 186
acre Gunnersbury Park estate is now open to the
public. The park contains an exceptional collection
of mature trees, open grass spaces and historic
buildings, including two mansion houses, an
Orangery, ‘Princess Amelia’s’ Bath house, gothic
ruins and stables.
Parks & Open
Spaces
Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, W3 8LQ
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (District Line): 32 minutes
Hyde Park
Famous for its Speaker’s Corner,
Hyde Park is Central London’s
most celebrated park and one of the
capital’s biggest tourist attractions.
There are various organised
recreational activities within the
perimeters including open water
swimming, tennis, lawn bowls,
horse riding, tennis, rowing and
boating. You can even take a ride
on the UK's first ‘Solarshuttle’,
powered only by the sun.
Queen Elizabeth Gate, Hyde
Park Corner, SW1X 7TA
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Journey time from Hammersmith
tube station to destination
(Piccadilly Line): 21 minutes
Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens was an area of land originally
carved off the nearby Hyde Park by King William
III to create a private garden for Kensington Palace.
Arranged in formal avenues of mature trees and
ornamental flowerbeds, the park is famous for Queen
Victoria’s iconic Albert Memorial tribute to her
husband; the Serpentine Gallery; and Serpentine lake,
where the swimming club brave it out; and the Diana,
Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.
Holland Park
Kew Gardens
Considered to be one of the most romantic parks
in London, Holland Park has a number of secluded
formal gardens around the ruins of the old Holland
House, as well as a large semi-wild woodland and
meadow area. There is also an Orangery, cricket pitch,
tennis court and giant chess set – as well an impressive
muster of rather stunning but rather vain peacocks.
The Royal Botanical Gardens at
Kew are probably the most famous
gardens in the world, so it’s no
wonder the park has been made
an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Here you can explore 300 acres and
250 years of history, climb up to
the treetops, investigate man-made
rainforests or be stunned by the
iconic Glasshouse Collection of
weird and wonderful plants.
Ilchester Place, W8 6LU
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Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:
28 minute walk to destination
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,
Richmond, TW9 3AB
—
Journey time from Hammersmith
tube station to destination
(District Line): 20 minutes
T 020 8332 5655
Queens Gate, Kensington Road, W2 3HL
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Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (Piccadilly Line): 22 minutes
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Ravenscourt Park
Richmond Park
Ravenscourt Park is one of
Hammersmith’s flagship parks.
The 23 acre open space combines
attractive landscaping and wildlife
habitats. The family-friendly leisure
facilities for local residents include:
a wide variety of play equipment,
tennis, netball and basketball
courts, football pitch and bowling
green. Make sure to visit the
charming Fait Maison In The Park
- a teahouse which sells famously
healthy salads alongside infamously
naughty cakes.
Once a royal hunting ground,
Richmond Park, south of the
Thames, continues to be famous for
its woodland herd of wild red and
fallow deer. The park has protected
views of St. Paul’s Cathedral from
King Henry’s Mound – the spot
where King Henry VIII stood in
1536 to watch a rocket fired from
the Tower of London, signalling the
execution of Anne Boleyn. Horse
riding is popular, and resident Shire
horses Billy and Massey do a good
job of keeping grass levels down
without damaging wildlife.
Queen Elizabeth's Walk,
Barnes, SW13 9WT
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Journey time from
Hammersmith town centre:
12 minute walk to destination
Local Green Spaces
As well as the larger more widely
known parklands in the West
London area, Hammersmith is
lucky enough to have over 50
smaller green spaces to its credit
too. Brook Green, Cathnor
Gardens, Furnivall Gardens,
Shepherds Bush Green, Normand
Park, Marcus Garvey Park and St.
Peter’s Square Gardens, to name
but a few, all offer pockets of respite
and recreation in the borough.
Richmond Hill, TW10
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Journey time from Hammersmith
tube station to destination
(District Line): 28 minutes
Syon Park
London Wetland Centre
Bordering the Thames at nearby
Brentford, the Syon Park estate
wraps around Syon House, home
to the Duke of Northumberland’s
family for over 400 years. Originally
landscaped by Capability Brown
in 1760, the 200 acre parkland is
renowned for its collection of rare
trees and its Great Conservatory,
which provided the architectural
inspiration for the Crystal Palace in
the Great Exhibition of 1851.
Tucked away into the loop of the
Thames opposite Hammersmith,
the London Wetlands are
recognised as a site of major
scientific interest due to the unique
habitat for wetland animals and
birds. The centre’s 100 acres are
not just for wildlife enthusiasts
and keen bird watchers – the
scenic pathways are also wonderful
places for relaxing away from the
stresses of the city among the lakes
and meadows.
Syon House, Brentford,
TW8 8JF
—
Journey time from Hammersmith
tube station to destination
(District Line): 43 minutes
Entry to the Gardens &
Conservatory: Adults £6;
Children £3
T 020 8560 0882
Wsyonpark.co.uk
Queen Elizabeth's Walk,
Barnes, SW13 9WT
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Journey time from
Hammersmith town centre:
32 minute walk to destination
SOVEREIGN COURT
— Area Guide
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The King's Road
In the 1960s, this thoroughfare gained a reputation
for counterculture with far-out fashion, and the 1970s
brought Punk Rock, with Malcolm McLaren’s Let
It Rock shop and the launch of the Sex Pistols. Since
then, this well-to-do route has become one of the most
exclusive shopping destinations in the world and is
a magnet for all things fashion.
King's Road, SW10 0LE
—
Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (District Line): 32 minutes
Shopping
Portobello Market
West London’s Portobello Market is one of the most
famous street markets in the world. Cutting through
the entire length of Notting Hill, it is a popular
destination for Londoners and tourists alike and is
known for its second-hand clothes and antiques.
Portobello Road, Notting Hill, W11 1AN
—
Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (Hammersmith & City/Circle Line):
18 minutes
Wportobellomarket.org
Broadway Shopping Centre
The Kings Mall
Westfield London
The shopping centre straddles
the Piccadilly and District Line
Tube station and Hammersmith
bus station. It boasts over 40
retailers including High Street
names such as David Clulow and
Accessorize and an array of gift and
card shops including Paperchase,
Scribbler and WH Smith.
Hammersmith’s main shopping
centre is currently undergoing
a radical face-lift and will soon
bring a whole new range of
brands and boutiques to the
neighbourhood.
Westfield is London’s biggest shopping centre, with a
retail floor area of 150,000m² – the equivalent of about
30 football pitches. It has a distinctive mix of popular
High Street brands and luxury international designer
labels situated in its prestigious ‘Village’ area. Highend boutiques include Prada, Gucci, Tiffany, Louis
Vuitton, Burberry and Dior.
The Broadway Shopping
Centre, W6 9YE
T 020 8563 0131
Wbroadwayshoppingcentre.
co.uk
King Street, W6 9HW
—
Journey time from
Hammersmith tube station:
1 minute walk to destination
Wkings-mall.co.uk
Ariel Way, W12 7GF
—
Journey time from Hammersmith tube station
to destination (Hammersmith & City/Circle Line):
13 minutes
T 020 3371 2300
Wwestfield.com/london
WORMWOOD
SCRUBS PARK
03
SOVEREIGN COURT
— Area Guide
18
51
16
MARLEYBONE
NOTTING HILL
Paddington
42
Notting Hill Gate
40
30
45
GUNNERSBURY
Ravenscourt
Park
36
38
47
26
07
14
21
32
09
4km
15
28
10
22
06
01
BARNES
BARN ELM
PLAYING FIELDS
BELGRAVIA
FULHAM
Putney
Bridge
24
Victoria
VICTORIA
KNIGHTSBRIDGE
Sloane Square
CHELSEA
Fulham Broadway
48
Waterloo
WESTMINSTER
SOUTH KENSINGTON
39
44
11
GREEN
PARK
Knightsbridge
33
South Kensington
Hammersmith
25
34
31 35
High Street
Kensington
50
29
Covent Garden
Leicester Square
MAYFAIR
02
Shepherd’s Bush
05
20
Piccadilly Circus
HYDE PARK
KENSINGTON
27
23
49 17
Bond Street
43
52
04 37 41
12
Oxford Circus
13
Vauxhall
BATTERSEA
PARK
Battersea
Battersea Park
Parsons Green
Imperial
Wharf
08
Barnes
Clapham Junction
PUTNEY
46
Putney
CLAPHAM
COMMON
19
Map not to scale
Education
Landmarks
Sport & Spas
Credits
Park & open spaces
01. All Saints Church of England Primary School
02. Ashbourne Independent Sixth Form College
03. Burlington Danes Academy
04. The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School
05. Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
06. Fulham College
Boy's School
07. The Godolphin and Latymer School
08. Hurlingham &
Chelsea School
09. Imperial College London
10. Kensington and
Chelsea College
11. King's College London
12. King Street College
13. Lady Margaret School
14. Latymer Upper School
15. London Film Academy
16.LSE
17. Sacred Heart High School
18.UCL
19. University of Roehampton
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Cover
Gunnersbury Park: photo
by Ian Yarham
The Ark
Blythe House
Craven Cottage
– Fulham FC
Hammersmith Apollo
The Hurlingham Club
Hammersmith Bridge
Kelmscott House
St. Paul's Church
Stamford Bridge
– Chelsea FC
Culture
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Chiswick House & Gardens
The Lyric
Natural History Museum
Royal Albert Hall
Royal Court Theatre
Science Museum
Victoria & Albert Museum
Hogarth Health Club
K Spa
Sons of the Thames
Rowing Club
Queens Tennis Club
Hammersmith Bridge:
photography by David Iliff
License: CC-BY-SA 3.0
Holland Park: Kyto Gardens
by Piotr Zarobkiewicz
Parks & Open Spaces
Local landmarks
Richmond Park: The Deer
In Summer © Giles Barnard
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Craven Cottage image
by Johnny Haynes
London Wetland Centre: white
faced whistling duck photo
by Jack Boothby
Gunnersbury Park
Holland Park
Hyde Park
Kensington Gardens
Kew Gardens
Ravenscourt Park
Richmond Park
Syon Park
London Wetland Centre
Shopping
49.
50.
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52. Broadway Shopping Centre
The Kings Mall
Portobello Market
Westfield London
Polo images courtesy
of Mint Polo In The Park
at The Hurlingham Club
For further information please call
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