West Hampstead Travel Guide
Visit West Hampstead
Popular places to visit
Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
Tower Bridge
A marvel of engineering, this iconic landmark has for centuries been at the forefront of London’s epic skyline.
Buckingham Palace
This luxury residence of the oldest royal family in the world is still a national icon, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
Piccadilly Circus
This bustling, energetic area of London has been likened to Times Square in the US. It's also the perfect place to start your London sightseeing adventure.
London Bridge
Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years.
Wembley Stadium
Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
From London: White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day-Trip
London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise
Simply Stonehenge Half- Day Trip from London with Free Snack Pack
From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip
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Other neighbourhoods around West Hampstead
Camden
Oxford Street and Primrose Hill are a few top attractions in Camden. Hop around the city on the metro at Chalk Farm Underground Station or Swiss Cottage Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and popular shops.
Marylebone
Marylebone is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Baker Street Station or Marylebone Underground Station.
Paddington
The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London and Queensway are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Portobello Road Market and Westbourne Grove. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Holland Park Underground Station or Ladbroke Grove Underground Station.
West End
Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
Mayfair
Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Berkeley Square.
- Hyde Park
- Tower Bridge
- Buckingham Palace
- Piccadilly Circus
- London Bridge
- Wembley Stadium
- Trafalgar Square
- O2 Arena
- Oxford Street
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Big Ben
- London Eye
- Tower of London
- Leicester Square
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- The British Museum
- The Shard
- Marble Arch
- Windsor Castle
- Kensington High Street
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Natural History Museum
- Liverpool Street
- Covent Garden Market
- Finsbury Park
- Westminster Abbey
- Royal Albert Hall
- Hampton Court Palace
- Alexandra Palace