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Area Profile of Hammersmith & Shepherds Bush

The areas of Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush are situated north of the River Thames and west of Central London. West London has many places eager to entertain and occupy all. From the never-ending string of events at Olympia and Earls Court National Exhibition centres to the ever growing Ealing Jazz Festival and the famous Notting Hill Carnival.

West London is ideal for the family as there is over 400 acres of open space, and the river provides pleasant walking surroundings and a riverbank nature trail.

Going Out In The Area

If you enjoy theatre, there are many fringe theatre groups in West Kensington and Hammersmith, which are definitely worth checking out. There is also London's most vibrant Riverside Studios offering dance, comedy, cinema and usual arts. If you enjoy eating out, we can safely say that there must be a restaurant for every day of the year.

For shopping there is the stylish Chiswick High Road offering lots of boutiques, contemporary and antique furniture shops and more. There is also the more bohemian Shepherds Bush Green and busy seven day market. The bustling Hammersmith Broadway and of course the ever fashionable High Street Kensington.

Schools

Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush have a selection of excellent nursery, primary and secondary schools including:

  • Greenside Primary School
  • St Peter's Primary School
  • Little People Montessori Nursery
  • Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School
  • Burlington Danes School
  • Sacred Heart Secondary School

The local council that covers both areas is Hammersmith and Fulham. Their telephone number is 020 8748 3O20

Transport

Both areas are mainly served by the London Underground, but there is a main line station at Kensington Olympia, which also interconnects with the District Line. The Underground stations available are listed below.

  • Ravenscourt Park - District Line
  • stamford Brook - District Line
  • Shepherds Bush - Central Line
  • Shepherds Bush & Goldhawk Road Hammersmith & City Line
  • For further travel information please telephone 020 7222 1234