Welcome to Hammersmith

Hammersmith is a bustling district located in the western part of Greater London. It is known for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse community, and excellent transport links. The area is home to several iconic landmarks, including the Hammersmith Apollo, which is a popular venue for concerts and live performances. Hammersmith is also famous for its shopping scene, with several high street stores and independent boutiques lining the streets. The district is a hub for business and commerce, with many multinational companies having their headquarters in the area.

Hammersmith is a popular residential area, with a mix of modern apartments and traditional Victorian houses. The district is well-connected to the rest of London, with several tube stations and bus routes serving the area. The River Thames runs through Hammersmith, providing a picturesque backdrop for leisure activities such as boating and fishing. The district is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Ravenscourt Park and Furnivall Gardens, which offer a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Hammersmith is a cultural melting pot, with a diverse range of restaurants, cafes, and bars serving cuisine from all over the world. The district is also home to several theatres and cinemas, including the Lyric Hammersmith and the Cineworld cinema complex. Hammersmith is a popular destination for tourists, with many attractions such as the Riverside Studios and the Hammersmith Bridge drawing visitors from all over the world. The district is a vibrant and exciting place to live, work, and visit, and it continues to be a key part of Greater London's cultural and economic landscape.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.8°C

Wind: 13.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School Details
Sacred Heart High School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Sharon O'donovan
212 Hammersmith Road
Hammersmith And Fulham
Hammersmith
London
Greater London
W6 7DG
02087487600
School Website
St Pauls C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms Claire Fletcher
Worlidge Street
Hammersmith And Fulham
London
Greater London
W6 9BP
02087484951
School Website
The Godolphin And Latymer School
Other Independent School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Frances Ramsey
Iffley Road
Hammersmith
Hammersmith
Greater London
W6 0PG
02087411936
School Website
West London Free School Primary
Free Schools
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Marianne Chapman
Cambridge Grove
Hammersmith And Fulham
London
Greater London
W6 0LB
02087419967
School Website
Earls Court Free School Primary
Free Schools
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Marianne Chapman
Cambridge Grove
Hammersmith And Fulham
London
Greater London
W6 0LB
02087419967
School Website
Bute House Preparatory School
Other Independent School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sian Bradshaw
Luxemburg Gardens
Hammersmith
Hammersmith
Greater London
W6 7EA
02076037381
School Website
Westside Academy Trust
Free Schools - Alternative Provision
Ages:14-16
Head Teacher
Ms Patricia Hanley
8-30 Galena Road
Hammersmith And Fulham
London
Greater London
W6 0LT
02075040512
School Website
St Pauls Girls School
Other Independent School
Ages:10-19
Head Teacher
Ms Sarah Fletcher
Brook Green
Hammersmith And Fulham
London
Greater London
W6 7BS
02076032288
School Website
Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Ms Maria Gavrilova
Studland Hall
Studland Street
W6 0JS
2083922286
School Website
Larmenier And Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Jennifer Mcginty
41A Brook Green
Hammersmith
Hammersmith
Greater London
W6 7BL
02087489444
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kensington (Olympia)
Olympia Way, Kensington, Greater London, W14 0NE
0.75 Miles
Shepherd's Bush
Holland Park Roundabout, Shepherds Bush, Greater London, W12 8LB
0.91 Miles
West Brompton
Old Brompton Road, Brompton, Greater London, SW5 9JX
1.36 Miles
Barnes Bridge
The Terrace, Barnes, Greater London, SW13 0NP
1.80 Miles
Barnes
Station Road, Barnes, Greater London, SW13 0HT
1.92 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Hammersmith Minicabs
020 8563 8888
Hammersmith Broadway, London, Greater London, W6 7AB
0.02 Miles
Signiture Chauffeurs
020 8563 8888
18 Beadon Road, London, Greater London, W6 0DA
0.04 Miles
Express Cabs
020 8741 9999
9 Beadon Road, London, Greater London, W6 0EA
0.04 Miles
Atlas Cars Of London
020 8748 1000
11 Beadon Rd, London, Greater London, W6 0EA
0.04 Miles
Dial A Car
020 8748 4000
18 Beadon Road, London, Greater London, W6 0EA
0.04 Miles
Adams Mini Cabs
020 7602 9991
111 Shepherd's Bush Road, London, Greater London, W6 7LP
0.32 Miles
Minicabs Of London
020 7924 6666
105 Hammersmith Grove, London, Greater London, W6 0NQ
0.33 Miles
Virgin Limobike
020 3126 3999
School House 50 Brook Green, London, Greater London, W6 7RR
0.44 Miles
Elegance Cars
020 7706 1066
Crown House/72 Hammersmith Rd, London, Greater London, W14 8TH
0.47 Miles
Ontime Mini Cabs Ltd
020 7603 0004
74B Shepherds Bush Road, London, Greater London, W6 7PH
0.50 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hammersmith Broadway (L.U.L.)
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Hammersmith Road Near Shepherds Bush Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King Street/Angel Walk
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fulham Palace Road Near Queen Caroline Street
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Luxembourg Gardens/Bute Gardens
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Phoenix Lodge Mansions Shepherds Bush Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hammersmith Bridge Avenue/Rutland Grove
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Nazareth House (Convent) Hammersmith Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradmore Park Road Facing Atwood Road
No More Collections Today
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Hammersmith Grove Near Adie Road
No More Collections Today
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Crisp Road/Chancellors Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
168 King Street Po
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Brook Green Facing Caithness Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco (Inside Store)
Collection Today available until:16:45
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
146 Shepherds Bush Road Po
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sunday Last Collection:16:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Hammersmith Bridge Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
1 Hammersmith Bridge Road
London
W6 9DU
Hammersmith Surgery
020 87413944
Hammersmith Surgery
1 Hammersmith Bridge Road
Hammersmith
London
W6 9DU
Brook Green Medical Centre
020 74713333
Brook Green Medical Ctr
Bute Gardens
Hammersmith
London
W6 7EG
Brook Green Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Bute Gardens
London
W6 7EG
Brook Green Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Bute Gardens
London
W6 7EG
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Local Stores

London - 260 Goldhawk Road
260 Goldhawk Road
Shepherds Bush
London
Greater London
W12 9PE
02087 460636
Store Website
0.75 miles
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SPAR - Hammersmith
77 Fulham Palace Road
Hammersmith
London
W6 8JA
0208 741 0632
Store Website
0.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blue Cross Animal Hospital
Argyle Place
London
W6 0RQ
020 8748 5150
Website
0.22 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Brackenbury
146 Goldhawk Road
Shepherds Bush
London
W12 8HH
020 8743 3510
brackenbury@petcareclinics.co.uk
Website
0.65 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Brook Green
75 Masbro Road
West Kensington
London
W14 0LR
0207 603 5150
brookgreen@petcareclinics.co.uk
0.65 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Medivet West Kensington - Barons Court Veterinary Centre
2A Comeragh Road
Hammersmith
London
W14 9HP
020 7385 9911
west.kensington@medivet.co.uk
Website
0.79 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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The Addison &Amp; Holland Park Veterinary Clinic
The Holland Park Veterinary Clinic
7 Addison Avenue
London
W11 4QS
020 7603 4407
a.carmichael@cardiophone.co.uk
Website
1.09 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Dr Voutsinou Ltd
Ground Floor
7 Addison Avenue
London
W11 4QS
07752 313407
agnivoutsinou@hotmail.com
Website
1.09 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wormwood Scrubs
Open Space In London, Dogs Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking At Weekends. Wild Birds Can Be Seen At Sunrise And Sunset. Lovely Open Space For Dogs To Run Free. There Is Also A Very Small Dog Enclosure In The Park If Your Dog Can Not Be Let Of Lead But You Want Them To Have Some Time To Run Free.
233 Scrubs Ln
White City
London
Lancashire
W10 6AH
1.98 miles

Location
what3words
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Gunnersbury Park
A Large, Attractive Park In West London. Plenty Of Open Space For Running Around And Wooded Areas To Add Interest. Whole Park Is Off Lead Although They Ask You To Put Them On A Lead Past The Duck Pond. The Cafe,Duck Pond And Museum Are Being Renovated At The Moment So Some Areas Are Closed Off But The Park Is So Big It Doesn't Really Restrict You Much. Fonzie And His Friend Momo Love Scrambling Over Fallen Logs, Hunting Squirrels In The Wooded Area And Chasing Frisbee On The Large Open Field,
The Nursery
London
Lancashire
W3 8LQ
2.70 miles

Popes Lane, London
Location
what3words
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Battersea Park
A Short, Circular Walk In Battersea Park. Battersea Park Is A Large Victorian Park, Built Between 1854 And 1870. It Has A Riverside Promenade, A Large Lake, And Many Notable Trees And Ecological Areas.
Lancashire
SW11 4BE
3.45 miles

Battersea Park Is On The South Side Of The River Thames, Between Albert Bridge And Chelsea Bridge.
Richmond Park
Richmond Park Is The Largest Of London's Royal Parks, Is A National Nature Reserve And Site Of Special Scientific Interest.
TW10 5HS
3.75 miles

Postcode Below Is Guidance Only, There Are Car Parks Located At Numerous Points Around The Park.
Primrose Hill
Hilly Walk In Primrose Hill Park, There Are Nearby Shops, Pubs And Pet Store On Regents Park Road. Take The Exit Where Regents Park Road And Primrose Hill Road Intersects. Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead Though Be Aware It Can Get Very Crowded On A Hot Summers Day. Nice Children's Playground Also In The Park.
2 Albert Terrace
London
Lancashire
NW1 7SU
4.34 miles

London, Nw1 7Su
Location
what3words
ladder.face.slam
Brixton Windmill
A Small Local Park, All Fenced Off Except The Access Gate Which Is Easily Pushed Closed If You Have A Dog Who Might Run Out Of It.
London
Lancashire
5.18 miles

A Nicely Sized Park, With Lots Of Different Sized Friendly Dogs Playing. On Sunny Days People Might Be Sunbathing Or Picnicking But Dogs Are The Majority Of Visitors. (During Half Term, There May Be Kids Activities In The Park Between 9.30Am And 4Pm.) It'S All Fenced In, Though The Entrance Gate Doesn'T Close On Its Own. It'S Fine For Dog Owners To Close This Over If It Is Wide Open.
Location
what3words
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Weather Forecast

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Tuesday 00:00 02:00 04:00 06:00 08:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00

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