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The cutting edge of British design from Furniture to Fabrics and Lighting. Some showrooms actually sell their designs (at impossible prices). There is also a nice café here.
The former retreat of the Bishops of London until 1973 now incorporates Bishop's Park and is a lovely green area in a heavily built part of London as well as home to some important historic buildings. Also a museum which charts the history of the palace back to the 11th century (and the area itself back to prehistoric times). Of note in the museum includes an entire room dedicated to Bishop Henry Compton's botanical exploits where he would gather all kinds of plants from the North American colony and grow them in the palace garden. Sadly the garden itself was destroyed when "Capability" Brown's landscaping became fashionable and Compton's codex of plants is missing with exception of a few preserved copies of its pages. There is a small cafe.
A blue plaque marks to house where Mahatma Gandhi lived as a law student.
One of the "Magnificent Seven" Georgian-Victorian cemeteries in London.
hosts the traditional men's warm-up tennis competition, before the Wimbledon Championship. This grand Victorian structure is home to other racquet sports such as badminton and squash. A new National Tennis Centre has been built further west at Roehampton, to hopefully end the Wimbledon English-winner drought.
Several blue plaques can be found at the historic Grade II-listed Hammersmith Terrace, including Edward Johnston (the creator of the iconic London Underground typeface and roundel logo) who lived at No. 3 from 1905 to 1912.
Kelmscott House
A small museum dedicated to William Morris and the works of the Arts and Crafts movement. Not to be confused with much larger Kelmscott Manor near Lechlade-on-Thames in Gloucestershire.
A small museum dedicated to the former typographer Emery Walker who moved to No 7. Hammersmith Terrace from No. 3.
A charming green iron and steel suspension bridge designed by Joseph Bazalgette and built in the 1880s. It marks the halfway point on the famous Oxford/Cambridge university boat race. Ordinarily connecting Hammersmith to Barnes on the south bank of the River Thames, the bridge has been declared unsafe due to structural issues which stem partly from the volume of road traffic it carried, far exceeding what Bazalgette could ever have imagined or designed for, and partly due to three separate attempts by the IRA (in 1939, 1996, and 2000) to blow it up which caused damage to the structure without destroying it.
The area surrounding Fulham Palace was given by the Church of England as a public recreational ground.
A small park by the Thames in Hammersmith with good views across the river. On the wall of Kelmscott House, adjacent to the park, is a German lamp-post given to Hammersmith and Fulham Council by Willi Brandt in 1966.
A large open park which is mainly sports pitches. It does though have some lovely frontage right onto the Thames and makes for a lovely walk for that reason.
An eight-hectare park in Hammersmith with a long history. It is home to a lake, tea house, tennis courts, an all-weather football pitch, a bowling green, areas in which to just sit or play, a garden centre and some truly ancient trees, particularly cedars.
Another lovely park in Fulham, near Hurlingham Park, which is also mostly used for sporting purposes.
The Scrubs
One of the largest areas of common land in London. Its sporting facilities include several football pitches (Queens Park Rangers F.C. used to play here in the Victorian age).
An exhibition centre hosting a diverse range of conventions, fairs and events. Olympia has four halls and a conference centre, with a mix of trade shows and public events, so there is almost always something to see. Times and prices vary. The grand hall, with its cavernous Victorian arched iron-and-glass roof, has hosted many historical events: the first world scout jamboree in 1920; the first – and last – mass rally of British fascists in 1934 which ended in rioting; and "Christmas on Earth 1967", a psychedelic rock concert which, despite boasting an insane lineup (Pink Floyd, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Who...), almost failed to attract a single audience member due to ineffective publicity.
Built as a dance hall, this venue now hosts regular events such as live music and burlesque performances.
Eventim Apollo
Art Deco music venue dating from 1932. It has hosted everyone from Buddy Holly to Kanye West, via the Beatles, Johnny Cash, Black Sabbath, Blondie, Queen, Kylie Minogue, and Prince. In the 21st century, it has gained a reputation for comedy, being among other things the host venue for the BBC's flagship stand-up show Live at the Apollo.
Built in 1903 and at the centre of the entertainment scene ever since, the Empire is one of London's premier live music venues, with an emphasis on contemporary rock and pop.
Regular performances of Irish music, film and literature, plus Irish art exhibitions.
Beautiful grand auditorium dating to 1895 hidden inside a 1970s concrete box. Hammersmith home for "serious" theatre, mixing old favourites such as Kafka and Shakespeare with premieres of original productions. Usually hosts a popular pantomime over the extended festive season. Not to be confused with its West End namesake, it offers a mix of modern interpretations of Shakespeare, musicals (Spring Awakening was a notable success) and plays that reflect the multicultural nature of its location, in particular serving the Asian and Afro-Caribbean populations of West London.
Home of the Alternative Theatre Company, it's dedicated to breaking new plays and new writers.
Riverside Studios is a production studio, theatre and independent cinema on the banks of the River Thames in Hammersmith.
Modern multiplex showing the latest mainstream films.
Modern multiplex at the top of the Westfield London mall that shows the latest mainstream films.
Despite the name, this club is actually in Fulham. Chelsea plays soccer in the Premier League, England's top tier, and usually qualifies for European tournaments. Stamford Bridge stadium (capacity 41,000, and not to be confused with the 1066 battlefield near York) has tours on non-matchdays. It's among the best-supported teams in the country, so buy tickets early. The club plans to rebuild the stadium in 2023/24. The women's team play in the Women's Super League, their top tier, with home games at Kingsmeadow in Kingston upon Thames.
Fulham was promoted in 2022, so they play soccer in the Premier League, the top tier. Tours of their quirky old stadium (capacity 25,000) on non-matchdays are fun.
QPR plays in the Championship, the second tier of English football. Loftus Road stadium (capacity 18,000) is a quarter mile west of White City or Wood Lane Underground stations.
Set in the District Line viaduct that cuts through Ravenscourt Park. It has a good assortment of vegan and gluten-free cakes.
Authentic Syrian fare. Great value.
Very reasonable prices and good service at this popular Indian restaurant.
All manner of Middle Eastern food with Eritrean and Ethiopian also town in! All at very reasonable prices.
Latin themed restaurant with live DJs and staff who will give you Salsa classes in between courses! The set tapas menu for £10 is very popular.
Algerian restaurant with an emphasis on tajines. The winner of Gordon Ramsay's Best Restaurant 2010 competition for best North African restaurant.
Pub with rooms, it's the food the gets the great reviews.
Classy Italian and modern gourmet cuisine at Rainville Rd, Fulham, (not to be confused with the cafe at Craven Cottage which is open non-matchdays and nice for a quick bite or afternoon tea). A 3-course meal will set you back from £60-100, with lovely views of the Thames, you can often glimpse a celeb or two dining here.
London's first Michelin-starred pub. The 3-course menu runs £50 per person, but that is value for money.
Wine bar
This pretty 17th-century riverside establishment may have London's smallest bar (room just to the right of the entrance), as well as an outside seating area with river views. The famous Doves Press was named after this pub.
Fuller, Smith and Turner. A modern pub under a tower block
Panelled Green King
Duke of Hammersmith
Wetherspoons
Very popular Young's pub at the Fulham end of the King's Rd.
The Sloaney Pony
It offers an extensive choice of local and imported beers, both draught and bottled. It also serves restaurant grade meals. Particularly interesting, each one of them is matched with a beer. Somewhat expensive, but it is a must.
Budget hotel close to the BBC Television Centre. Discounts for long stays.
A four generation family run hotel with excellent transport connections and good value for money. Regularly refurbished.
No-frills budget hotel in a converted Edwardian house. Single, Double and Family rooms available.
Affordable smart hotel with excellent links to West End and close to Olympia and Earls Court exhibition centre.
Good value bed and breakfast. Family suite available.
Refurbished 2-star hotel offering 24-hour reception, wireless internet, and flat screen TVs.
Actually three hotels all run by the same company - The Plaza, The Rex and The Acropolis. All similar standard and nearby to each other.
Very cheap guesthouse within walking distance of Shepherd's Bush and Hammersmith. Triple rooms available.
Affordable hotel of one of the better hotel chains. All rooms are ensuite and large by London standards.
Very large business-class hotel. The rooms are reasonably priced with basic amenities in each room. Wireless internet available, or basic internet through the room's television. English breakfast available at extra charge. Restaurant/bar/lounge, massage center, concierge, cash machine, shoe shine machine, tourist information desk, porter, dry cleaning/ironing available, currency exchange, pets allowed with deposit.
In the extreme south of the district close to the Thames.
New 4-star hotel boutique hotel offering high spec bedrooms in an excellent location off Kensington High Street (opened May 2010).
In the friendly area with fashionable restaurants, cafes, pubs and antique shops
Modern, fashionable hotel with a day spa.
Luxury short term serviced apartments for business and leisure guests. Spacious and modern apartments in a quiet residential area, with local restaurants, delicatessens, and amenities, and in walking distance of major transport links.
Stylish hotel in a former boys school of gothic red brick. Remarkably quiet for the location, great dining. No dogs.
A pawn shop specialising in musical instruments, amps and hi-fis. Also has a retro video game collection with prices as low as £2.
Has a good selection of discounted fiction and non-fiction books over many genres.
Fancy dress stocking an extensive range of budget to mid-range costumes, masks and accessories, staff are very approachable and prepared to answer queries.
Small shopping centre built around the tube station of the same name. Includes a supermarket, some restaurants and cafés along with its other shops, as well as a cinema and pub.
Small shopping centre inside Hammersmith station (District/Piccadilly) with a Tesco Metro supermarket, a Costa, a Starbucks, a McDonald's, as well as several other shops and restaurants.
formerly Kings Mall
A small 1-floor shopping centre with a large IKEA and H&M's London flagship store. There is also a Primark, Sainsbury's, Wilko and Three. Also has parking.
W12
Much smaller than Westfield London opposite and more representative of the Shepherd's Bush area as a whole. However, the Vue cinema tickets are several pounds cheaper. On the ground floor, there's a CeX and several discount supermarkets including Poundland and Lidl. Upstairs, there's a Wetherspoon's. The Sherlock: The Official Live Game requires booking but is great fun for a family or group of friends.
The largest urban shopping mall in Europe outside of Russia. A vast array of stores including a designer section called The Village featuring Prada, Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Jimmy Choo, Bucherer, Hogan, and Versus Versace. Along with an assortment of restaurants including Nando's, Pizza Express, Pho, Byron's, Zizzi, Wagamama and Wahaca. There is a 14 Vue screen cinema at the top, usually, the prices are slightly more expensive than the W12 Shopping Centre Vue across the road. The disabled toilets require a RADAR key to open.
Privately owned street market.
A London street market that's high on character and low on tourists, this has been running since the 1880s. A good place for fresh and affordable fruit and vegetables, household goods, and other items.
An astonishing array of goods with Afro-Caribbean, Middle Eastern and Indian cultural influences vying for the shopper's attention.
By bus
Buses 11, 14, 22, 28, 74, 190, 211, 295, 391, 414, 430, and night buses N11, N22 and N28, all stop in Fulham. http://lbhf.gov.uk/Directory/Transport_and_Streets/Public_Transport/
By train
The Hammersmith & Fulham borough is connected via Shepherd's Bush and the nearby Willesden Junction on the London Overground Mildmay line .
By road
The A219 links Fulham with the A205 (South Circular) and with the A4.
Much of Hammersmith is walkable. It's a 30-minute walk 1.5 km from Hammersmith station to the Chiswick High Rd.
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