What's West Hampstead like?
In West Hampstead, you can spend time visiting the shops or simply enjoy the bars. You'll find a selection of cafes and restaurants in the neighbourhood. Top places in the larger area to visit include Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus.
How to get to West Hampstead
Flying to:
- London (LCY-London City), 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from West Hampstead
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from West Hampstead
- London (LTN-Luton), 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from West Hampstead
Travelling to West Hampstead by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- West Hampstead Thameslink Station
- West Hampstead Overground Station
Things to see and do in and around West Hampstead
Things to see near West Hampstead:
- Hyde Park (3.1 mi/4.9 km away)
- Buckingham Palace (3.9 mi/6.3 km away)
- Oxford Street (3 mi/4.9 km away)
- Piccadilly Circus (3.6 mi/5.9 km away)
- Leicester Square (3.7 mi/6 km away)
Things to do near West Hampstead:
- London Eye (4.4 mi/7.1 km away)
- Roundhouse (1.8 mi/2.8 km away)
- ZSL London Zoo (1.8 mi/2.9 km away)
- Camden Markets (2 mi/3.3 km away)
- Camden Lock Market (2.1 mi/3.3 km away)
When is the best time to visit London?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 6°C)
- Rainiest months: October, August, June, November (average 72 mm of rainfall)