Fortune GreenFortune Green is a haven of tranquility just to the north of West Hampstead. It was originally part of the district of Hampstead but became physically separated from it by the building of the new turnpike road (now Finchley Road) in the 1830s.
300m (5 mins) from Ardwick Road
The Wet Fish CafeOnce a classic "wet fish shop" in the 1900s, The Wet Fish Cafe is now in its 7th year and is one of the most popular eateries on West End Lane. It is renowned for its 'modern comfort food', extensive wine list and fresh ingredients.
800m (13 mins) from Ardwick Road
Hampstead HeathThe heath is rich in history and heritage, flora and fauna and is composed of nearly 800 acres of magical glades and woodland, heathland and meadows. With its ponds and valleys and hedgerows and ancient trees, the area is also a rich habitat for kingfishers, reed warblers and all three species of British woodpeckers, which breed here, as well as a host of other creatures.
1000m (17 mins) from Ardwick Road
New Thameslink StationAfter 18 months of construction and redevelopment, the new West Hampstead Thameslink station has reopened. The new station is part of a £6bn scheme to introduce longer and more frequent trains on the route from Bedford to Brighton.
1100m (18 mins) from Ardwick Road
Everyman CinemaAn independent cinema showing a full range of Hollywood blockbusters as well as more contemporary artistic features.
1200m (20 mins) from Ardwick Road
Holly BushThe Holly Bush is stands out from the crowd as being one of the few pubs that has managed to resist gentrification but still pulls in the crowds in droves. The restaurant upstairs also does a roaring trade.
1200m (20 mins) from Ardwick Road