{"id":4547,"date":"2019-06-24T14:33:55","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T13:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/?p=4547"},"modified":"2025-09-02T16:57:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:57:52","slug":"things-to-do-hammersmith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/things-to-do-hammersmith\/","title":{"rendered":"Top things to do in Hammersmith, London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With all the wonderful places to explore in London, few visitors to the capital ever venture as far out as Hammersmith. However, take the time to do so and you’ll find one of the most eclectic and interesting neighbourhoods in the city<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hammersmith simply has a vast amount going on. It’s home to trendy music venues, comedy nights, bars, and bistros; the home of Westfield London Shopping Centre<\/a>, and some of London’s most pleasant green spaces. Most importantly, it’s located on the banks of the River Thames, offering some of the best pub and restaurant experiences in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But let\u2019s take a closer look and discover all the best things to do in Hammersmith and Shepherd’s Bush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out a show<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\"Ladyhawke<\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you are a serious music lover, you have probably heard of the famous venues this place offers. With the likes of the Shepherd’s Bush Empire<\/a> and Eventim Apollo<\/a>, it is a place that attracts the stars. But if you are into smaller, more intimate gigs, almost every pub hosts live music, from Irish bar The Jameson<\/a> to Under the Bridge<\/a> for jazz and blues. If you’re an indie fan, then check out Bush Hall. The area has a little something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re searching for an experience you won’t find elsewhere, we recommend the Hammersmith Ram bar<\/a>. They dedicate every other Wednesday to up-and-coming musicians, and the night is completely free, so it won’t cost you an arm and a leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breathe in some greenery in the parks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\"Hammersmith<\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hammersmith is home to some lovely parks, the most stunning of which may well be Hammersmith Park itself. With tennis courts, a Japanese Garden, a pond and a children\u2019s play area, the park has everything you need. Rest in the peaceful surroundings of the Japanese Garden or get active in the summer weather. It’s an ideal retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For an alternative to Hammersmith, try Ravenscourt Park. It\u2019s small and secluded with a uniquely beautiful willow-tree-shaded lake. It also sports a caf\u00e9 and playing field, so it’s charming and practical in equal measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop for a meal <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\"Ellen<\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are far too many pubs and restaurants to mention in this neck of the woods to do justice to them all. However, if you’re looking for somewhere to while away a summer’s afternoon The Crabtree<\/a> is the ideal spot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located on the very edge of the Thames, the beer garden is especially beautiful with its fairy lights, view over the water, and the shelter of a giant willow tree. It’s the perfect place to watch the sun with a refreshing drink. If this wasn\u2019t tempting enough, the pub plays host to an extensive array of events, from quizzes to live music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get your shopping fix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\"Westfield\"<\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Shepherd’s Bush provides one of the c<\/span>ountry’s best shopping experiences with\u00a0Westfield Shopping Centre\u00a0– home to more than 300 shops, high street and designer outlets. The centre also boasts plenty of cafes and high-end restaurants, for when shopping leaves you peckish, and a high-tech cinema for that much-needed post-shopping chill. For those looking for something a bit more special than high street brands, check out The Village – a luxury ‘enclave’ of designer shops, from Burberry to Tiffany and Co.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more exciting ways to explore the capital, take a look at our London Tours<\/a>. You’ll find a huge range of experiences there that will take you off the beaten track to really get to know this great city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Attend a show, try delicious food, stroll a park – there are plenty of things to do in Hammersmith!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4553,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1330,598,605,587,622,621],"tags":[1869,1055,1868,760],"class_list":{"0":"post-4547","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-british-culture","8":"category-food-drink","9":"category-local-guides","10":"category-london","11":"category-places-to-visit","12":"category-things-to-do","13":"tag-hammersmith","14":"tag-london-shopping","15":"tag-things-to-do-hammersmith","16":"tag-things-to-do-london"},"yoast_head":"\nTop things to do in Hammersmith, London | Evan Evans Tours<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From music venues and shopping centres to cosy riverside restaurants and 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