{"id":2307,"date":"2017-11-24T11:26:08","date_gmt":"2017-11-24T11:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linguaholidays.com\/non-classifiee\/best-things-see-hampstead\/"},"modified":"2021-05-26T12:28:11","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T12:28:11","slug":"best-things-see-hampstead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linguaholidays.com\/fr\/shopping-a-londres-fr\/best-things-see-hampstead\/","title":{"rendered":"The best things to see and do in Hampstead"},"content":{"rendered":"

You only need to visit Hampstead once to realise there\u2019s a very good reason why celebrities, football players, the literary elite and movie stars make it their home.  Packed with green spaces, this north London suburb has a unique village feel. Forget big tourist attractions: visiting Hampstead is all about wandering off the beaten track and lingering at caf\u00e9s and in atmospheric pubs.<\/h2>\n

Start with the views<\/h4>\n

Head for Parliament Hill<\/strong> (a short walk from Belsize Park tube) for views to Crystal Palace to the south and Arsenal\u2019s Emirates Stadium to the north. Alternatively, head up the hill from Kenwood House towards Hampstead Lane and identify central London buildings on the ever-changing skyline.<\/p>\n

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View from Parliament Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hampstead\u2019s green spaces<\/h4>\n

With nearly 800 acres of woods, meadow and heathland in Hampstead Heath, it is easy to imagine that you are in the countryside. From Hampstead Heath, head for the more manicured parkland of Kenwood House and watch the kite-flying on Parliament Hill. Then stroll across the Vale of Health to reach Golders Hill Park and the Hill Garden.<\/p>\n

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The Hill Garden and Pergola, Hampstead<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Outdoor swimming in Hampstead’s ponds<\/h4>\n

Take a dip in one of Hampstead Heath’s three swimming ponds (Men\u2019s, Ladies\u2019, Mixed), which have been popular with swimmers since Victorian times. The Men\u2019s and Ladies\u2019 ponds are open year-round (over-eights only) and although chilly, have loyal visitors who are happy to swim alongside the ducks.<\/p>\n

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Outdoor swimming in Hampstead Heath’s ponds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shopping in Hampstead<\/h4>\n

Familiar brand names – Reiss, Nicole Farhi, Hobbs and Jigsaw \u2013 line Hampstead\u2019s attractive high street. There\u2019s also an excellent branch of Waterstone\u2019s books and several very enticing delis and food stores. For antiques and shops with a quirkier feel, head off the high street and along pedestrianised Flask Walk.<\/p>\n

Step off Hampstead High Street<\/h4>\n
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Chalybeate Well, Hampstead<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Continue along Flask Walk and into Well Walk, famous for its connections with John Keats and John Constable. This is also the site of the Chalybeate Well<\/strong> which was discovered in the mid 17th<\/sup>century. John Constable\u2019s grave is in a quiet corner of nearby St John\u2019s churchyard.  Not far from Well Walk, Downshire Hill is one of Hampstead\u2019s loveliest streets, gently sloping down to the Heath and lined with beautiful early 19th<\/sup> century Regency houses.<\/p>\n

Returning to the High Street and crossing over Heath Street, climb the stone staircase of Holly Bush Steps and stroll along the narrow streets and lanes, admiring the pretty cottages.<\/p>\n

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Admiral\u2019s Lodge and Mary Poppins<\/h4>\n

Continue to Hampstead Grove and the signs to Admiral\u2019s Walk<\/strong>, famed for its connection with the film of Mary Poppins. The quarter-deck shaped roof of the Admiral\u2019s House and its eccentric naval lieutenant resident was reputedly the inspiration for author P L Travers who lived in Hampstead.  The much-loved film of Mary Poppins was created from his book.  One of its memorable characters is Admiral Boom who repeatedly fires his cannon from the roof.<\/p>\n

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Admiral’s House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hampstead eateries<\/h4>\n

The High Street is lined with chain caf\u00e9s and restaurants. The independent Cr\u00eaperie takeaway stall has become a Hampstead landmark, selling cr\u00eapes and galettes<\/em> for around 30 years. Wander off into the side streets for atmospheric pubs such as the Holly Bush or the Wells Tavern.<\/p>\n

In Kenwood, pause in the lovely walled garden of the caf\u00e9 at Kenwood House or in Parliament Hill Caf\u00e9 for a quick cappuccino. At Golders Hill Park, the caf\u00e9 is a great spot for a plate of pasta and an Italian ice-cream.<\/p>\n

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Tuck into a crepe at Hampstead’s famous creperie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Museums in Hampstead<\/h4>\n

Much of the attraction of Hampstead is just wandering and exploring. Delve deeper to explore the fascinating history lying within its streets. These are Hampstead\u2019s main museums:<\/p>\n

For a greater insight into the history of Hampstead, start with Burgh House<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fenton House<\/strong> is a 17th<\/sup> century merchant\u2019s house, now owned by the National Trust. It is renowned for its extensive range of porcelain and early musical instruments and for its stunning garden.<\/p>\n

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Visit the beautiful garden at Fenton House, Hampstead<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Freud Museum<\/strong> is the former home of Sigmund Freud and his family, housing his collection of antiques and his psychoanalytic couch.<\/p>\n

The National Trust also owns 2 Willow Road<\/strong>, a 1939 modernist building designed by the influential architect Erno Goldfinger for his family, and home to a collection of important treasures and objets d\u2019art.<\/p>\n

Learn all about the life and works of the Romantic poet John Keats at Keats House,<\/strong> a museum and literary centre.<\/p>\n

For art lovers, Kenwood House<\/strong> is home to a superb art collection, including Rembrandt\u2019s self-portrait, and magnificent interiors.<\/p>\n

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Kenwood House, Hampstead<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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