Hampstead Garden Suburb Area Guide
Why live here in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Hampstead Garden Suburb was commissioned by Dame Henrietta Barnet in the early 20th Century as an exercise in community living. Much today reflects its original conception: street signs retain their sans serif lettering; the garden its topiary; and the general atmosphere and layout its family-friendly feel. The springtime music festival, free lunchtime concerts and fund-raising evening performances also keep alive the great community spirit that Dame Henrietta intended. This is maintained by an active residents' Association with some 2,200 households in membership.
History
Hampstead Garden Suburb was founded in 1907 by Henrietta Barnett. With her husband Samuel Augustus, Barnett was responsible for several philanthropic community projects, including Whitechapel Art Gallery and Toynbee Hall. The principle aim of Hampstead Garden Suburb was to provide a beautiful and healthy place for people of all classes to live in.
It was extended in the 1930s and the area expanded to the north of the A1. It was once home to Elizabeth Taylor and several celebrities, including Jonathan Ross, Lord Winston and chat-show hosts Richard and Judy currently live here.
Property type
Early 20th century community living.
Hampstead Garden Suburb is the home of:
Early 20th century modernist architecture
Places of Interest
Kenwood House
Hampstead Lane
London NW3 7JR
Tel: 020 8348 1286
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Golders Hill Park
North End Road,
London NW11
Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Lane,
London NW3
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Getting to Garden Suburb, Hampstead
Underground
Golders Green (Northern Line) (zone 3)
East Finchley (Northern line) (zone 3) - Approx 20 minutes to Holborn W1
Rail
Finchley Road & Frognal
Hampstead Heath Station
There are also numerous buses offering access to the West End and the City. |
Garden Suburb Local Council
London Borough of Barnet
NLBP
Oakleigh Road South
London N11 1NP
Tel: 020 8359 2000
www.barnet.gov.uk |
Where to go out in Garden Suburb, Hampstead
The Old Bull and Bush (Gastro pub)
North End Road,
London NW11 7HE
Tel: 020 8905 5456
Gaucho Hampstead (Argentine steak)
64 Heath Street,
London NW3 1DN
Tel: 020 7431 8222
Theatres and Cinemas
Hampstead Theatre
Eton Avenue
London NW3 3EU
Tel: 020 7722 9301
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Everyman Cinema
5 Holly Bush Vale
London NW3 6TX
Te: 087 00 66 4777
www.everymancinema.com |
Hospitals & Medical Practices
The Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London NW3 2QG
Tel: 020 7794 0500
www.royalfree.org.uk
Temple Fortune Health Centre
23 Temple Fortune Lane
London NW11 7TE
Tel: 020 8458 4431 Prais Dental Care
6 Lyttelton Road
London N2 0EF
Tel: 020 8201 8877
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 Schools in Garden Suburb, Hampstead |
Primary schools
Brookland Junior School
Hill Top
London NW11 6EJ
Tel: 020 8346 6937
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Garden Suburb Junior School
Childs Way
London NW11 6XU
Tel: 020 8455 3269
www.fitzjohns.camden.sch.uk |
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Secondary schools
Henrietta Barnett Secondary School
Central Square
London NW11 7BN
Tel: 020 8458 8999
www.hbschool.org.uk |
Queen Elizabeth School (Boys)
Queen’s Road
Barnet EN54DQ
Tel: 020 8441 4646
www.qebarnet.co.uk |
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