Hidden Hampstead Highlights
Church Row, often praised as one of the most attractive streets in Hampstead. Find the former home of the former Alfred Lord Douglas, Oscar Wilde’s lover. Further down at No. 17 the home of H.G. Wells where he wrote some of his most prophetic works.
Discover the Handel Gates where the great composer served as composer to his benefactor. We then visit the: Grave of John and Maria Constable and discover why this part of Hampstead so inspired the great painter.
On to Benham’s Place a quaint tree lined with cottages and find The Watchouse in Holly Place, the 1830s home of Hampstead’s first police force. We then discover the home of another literary great,, Robert Louis Stevenson who described Hampstead as; ‘ the most delightful place for air and scenery in London’. You can then take a break at the Holly Bush Pub and learn more of nearby resident the former George Romney the wandering artist whose reputation exceeded his means.
Discover the Admiral’s House built around 1700, and featuring in the Walt Disney film Mary Poppins. Continue along Admiral’s walk to one of John Constable’s residence and discover how the great artist attempted to paint the very nature of ‘wind’ itself inspired by his experiences here. Hear the tale of Judges’ Walk and it’s infamous links to the Great Plague of 1665 and find yourself at Whitestone Pond where another story relating to London’s past is begging to be told. From here we are but a stone’s throw from the great Heath itself. We venture in and find ourselves in one of the most attractive spots that Hampstead has to offer:
Vale of Health previously a malodrous swamp now a very fashionable area. Emerge at the home of D.H. Lawrence at Byron Villas where Lawrence dreamed of creating a home for like minded writers in the community. Discover the Parish Lock up where offenders from all ranks were incarcerated. In 18th century London find your way to one of the most delightful streets in Hampstead Well Walk and the home of John Constable. We continue to the house of Marie Stopes who pioneered birth control for women in the aftermath of World War 1.
Our journey concludes at Keats House this well preserved Regency house is now open as a museum.
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Duration: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes – 2 hours
Meeting Point: Hampstead Underground
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