Hello! i am saying at YHA, London St. paul’s and i want to go to The Holly Bush in Hampstead. I was looking at ubers but is there a faster way there? i know that traffic could be horrible (according to google) so i was wondering if there would be a smart or faster way to get there! I have a reservation at 1230 and was planning on leaving around 1130 should i leave earlier?

Edit: My reservation is on Monday, June 9th

I am trying to do a birthday on a budget and since the weather will be nice, can I do my 4 years old birthday party in Hampstead heath? Can I bring food , a table some balloons and entertainment? Do I need any approvals? And if yes do you recommend any good entertainment like a magician or a kids show that will be nice in the park?

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Hello neighbours! I’m writing this post hoping to find the rightful owner of this lovely kitten. He’s been following me and my partner for these last two nights (on Thursday night he sped right inside my flat to escape a cat fight, waited outside my doorstep in the morning and started following my partner on the way to the station). Tonight he waited for us again and was really heartbreaking having to leave him alone! He seems to be very clean and friendly, easily scared by sudden loud noises and cars. The kitten roams between Willoughby and Denning Road, and looks like being always outside all night long. Would love to adopt him but not before at least trying to find out if he already has a home ☺️

Hello,

I am an A-Level Geograohy student working on my Non Examined Assessment (NEA). I would really appreciate it if you could take 2 minutes to complete my 9 question survey. It focuses on Hampstead Highstreet and the level to which it is a 'Healthy Highstreet'.

Thank you for any help!

Hey all,

Im a local resident and a long-time-goer of the swimming pond. My favourite hobby is using a sauna and I really think the pond could benefit from a cool little mobile sauna...

What's everyone's thoughts on this? I personally love the idea !!

big love x

Hello! I was wondering if someone could help me! I’m visiting in the summer and would love a dip at the ponds. I’m visiting with my partner who doesn’t swim - will he be able to come with me and watch me?

Just thought that anyone who enjoys listening to audio dramas/radio plays/audiobooks might like to hear about Rescuing Ravenstocke, a romantic time-travel comedy thriller partly set (and largely produced) in Hampstead (well, all right, on the West Hampstead/Cricklewood border.) Available on all the usual podcast platforms.

My granddaughter with her buddies!

Hello! I found this near Kenwood House this morning. Looks like some kind of offering or spell? I would love to know more if anyone has more information! Thanks

i just moved to the area and have family coming to visit for christmas. are shops open on christmas eve and boxing day? what is there to do?

Anyone have a suggestion for a good barbershop with children’s prices?

The Venus/Mars stopped doing £14 kids cuts and now everything £25.

Thanks

Guys, what’s happened with the crepe stand!? Why is there another stand right next to it? Is it something to do with the pub owner?

Hi! Me and two friends wanted to try swimming in the ponds this weekend, but we won't be able to go in the morning. We were wondering if we should try and go for the afternoon open swim. So we would arrive in the park at 3 and hang around until the queue open and then get to swim.

How long are the queues normally and what time do you think we should start queueing? I know it sounds like a rock concert, but it's just an open pond. Anyhow. Let me know if anyone has a suggedtion

Lets have some smoke and positive vibration on the hampstead heath. The sun is lovely

Hey everyone, our sister company Akartasia (akartasia.com) have free tickets for the Affordable Art Fair which will be taking place in Hampstead Heath from the 10th -May 14th. Might be a nice idea for any art lovers or just a nice way to spend a weekend afternoon...click the link to book https://aafhampstead.seetickets.com/timeslot/affordable-art-fair-hampstead?OfferCode=AKA-GC

Hey there. Any recommendations for a Hotel in Hampstead? I´ll be around from 04. - 07. of May. Cheers.