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Hampstead

The picturesque and historic area Hampstead is located 4 miles north-west of Charing Cross, and can be reached on the tube easily as it's just a few stops from the centre of London. Famous for the hilly parkland Hampstead Heath, Hampstead is the perfect place to spend a day strolling around, exploring the streets and lanes, admiring the beautiful architecture and enjoying the views over London from the heath. With a Georgian character, Hampstead features 800 acres of rolling heath land and is an ideal, quieter and more relaxing London destination away from the hordes of tourists.

Considered to be part of Inner London as it is in the London Borough of Camden, Hampstead is home to some of the most expensive houses in the London and has more millionaires than any other area of Britain. Most of the buildings in Hampstead are from the 17-18th century, and has been home to many famous people including: Peter O'Toole, George Orwell, Peter Sellers and Agatha Christie. The famous poet John Keats also lived in Hampstead and his former house is open to the public and includes many personal effects. Celebrity-spotting is among one of the things to do in Hampstead, and with hundreds of small and unique shops, a diverse range of restaurants, traditional pubs and trendy bars, there is plenty to keep all amused.

Hotels in Hampstead, London

Britannia Hampstead Hotel
	Britannia Hampstead Hotel, Hampstead (3 Star Hotel near Hampstead)

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