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Learn more about the London Pass. About Hammersmith The Novotel London West, the ICF Global 2012 host hotel, is located in west London in the borough of Hammersmith, a thriving urban centre and is one of west London's key transport hubs. Hammersmith is only 20-minutes from Heathrow by tube. The area offers shops and boutiques and nightlife ranges from exciting restaurants and bars to small music venues. Hammersmith is close to Chiswick, Fulham, and Shepard's Bush attractions. Hammersmith Shopping - Westfield Shopping Mall
Westfield Shopping Mall is an innovative and dynamic place to shop and eat offering the ultimate shopping experience with more than 300 shops and 50 exciting eating concepts all under one stunning roof. It also boosts a state-of-the-art cinema as well as a gym and spa. Westfield is easily accessible via the tube.
- King's Mall
King's Mall is a spacious indoor shopping complex situated in the heart of Hammersmith, a busy and popular shopping destination with over 40 shops and eateries offering everything from affordable high street fashion, great value phones, home accessories and food shopping. Situated on King Street it is a quick two minute walk from Hammersmith tube station (and 5-minutes from the Novotel London West).
- The Broadway Centre Hammersmith
The Broadway Centre is a vast shopping complex at the centre of the bustling suburb of Hammersmith. Within the purpose built centre is a great selection of high street shops as well as some smaller independent outlets and boutique style outlets. Beneath the covered precinct is also a fine selection of places to eat and drink in restaurants and bars that have influences from all over the world. The centre is above the main Hammersmith tube station and is also easily accessed by road.
Other Places of Interest in the Hammersmith/Fulham Area - Walk Through Hammersmith and Fulham
This website offers directions and information for self guided walking tours with maps of the area's most beautiful spaces.
- Riverside Studios
Riverside Studios is one of London's premiere multi-media art, film and performance facilities. It has a wonderful location on the northern banks of the River Thames and has a fine reputation for hosting some of the best and most cutting edge plays in the country. As well as having an auditorium for plays, the facility also has live and recorded television studios where a great many programs are made throughout the year. The centre is also famous for its performance art and dance productions as well as its restaurant and bar, voted "Best Foodie Experience 2012 - North West London."
- Hammersmith Bridge
Tuscan inspired, this bridge is among one of the most famous river crossings in London. Built in 1824, the bridge has two large brick piers between which it majestically hangs across the River Thames. The bridge connects Hammersmith with the leafy area of Barnes on the southern side of the river. The bridge is probably most famous for its position as a marker post in the university boat race between Oxford and Cambridge that takes place annually in early April.
- The Kelmscott House Museum
The William Morris Society's museum is in the basement and Coach House of Kelmscott House, Morris's London home for the last 18 years of his life. During this time, Morris ran his manufacturing company, Morris and Company, at Merton Abbey, the Kelmscott Press in nearby houses and organized the Socialist League and later the Hammersmith Socialist Society, holding meetings in the Coach House. The collection contains a number of Kelmscott Press titles and working proofs as well as the only printing press used by Morris left in the country. There is also a comprehensive collection of Morris and Company wallpapers, watercolor designs, and a selection of textiles, ranging from a Hammersmith rug and woven hangings to printed cottons, silks and embroideries. |
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