Local attractions
Discover Hammersmith & Fulham…
Stroll by the river and stop off at a riverside pub, watch Chelsea or Fulham Football Club play in the premiership, shop at the antiques market in Fulham or go dancing at SheBu in Shepherds Bush. Whether you're looking for a great night out, a cultural weekend or a healthy living week, Hammersmith & Fulham in West London can offer a fantastic experience.
BBC Television Centre Tours
Wood Lane W12, White City
Booking Line Tel: 0870 603 0304. 1.5-2 hour tours. Pre-booking required. 7yrs and over. Admission charge.
www.bbc.co.uk/tours
BBC Television Centre Shows
For free TV show tickets at BBC’s Television Centre. Age restrictions for some shows.
www.bbc.co.uk/tickets
Tel: 020 8576 1227 Fax: 020 8576 8802 or write to BBC Audience Services, PO Box3000, BBC TV Centre, London W12 7RJ
Chelsea Football Club
Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS
Tel: 0207 957 8278 Booking Line: 0870 603 0005
tours@chelseafc.com
www.chelseafc.com
This unmissable behind the scenes look of the largest football stadium in London is a fun, exciting, informative and interactive experience tailored for football fans of all ages and from all over the world. Admission charge.
London Wetland Centre
Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes SW13
Nearest tube: Hammersmith then 283 bus
Tel: 020 8409 4400
www.wwt.org.uk
105 acres of wetland habitats. Attracts over 130 bird species. Pondzone, interactive Discovery Centre, children’s farmyard, art gallery, observatory activities & events, sustainable gardens, traditional crafts. Admission charge
Museum of Fulham Palace
Bishop’s Park SW6
Nearest tube: Putney Bridge
Tel: 020 7736 3233.
Historic home of bishops of London. Tudor and later. Guided tours, events, educational activities & walks in historic grounds.
www.fulhampalace.org
William Morris Society
26 Upper Mall W6
Nearest tube: Hammersmith or Ravenscourt Park
Tel: 020 8741 3735
www.morrissociety.org
Morris spent his last 18 years at Kelmscott House. Original Arts & Crafts designs, textiles. Printing press. Events, visits & lectures.
Thurs/Sat 14.00 – 17.00. (Free)
Earls Court & Olympia
Warwick Rd, SW5
Nearest tube: Earl’s Court or Olympia
Tel: 020 7385 1200
www.eco.co.uk
Trade & consumer shows & exhibitions from indoor theme park to showjumping, recruitment, fine art & antiques fairs.
Chiswick House & Grounds
Burlington Lane W4
Nearest tube: Hammersmith then 190 bus
Tel: 020 8995 0508
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Palladian villa, classical gardens, café in grounds. Guided tours, events.
(Admission charge).
Queen’s Club
Palliser Rd, Barons Court W14 9EQ
Tel: 020 7385 3421
www.queensclub.co.uk
A haven of tranquillity in the heart of West Kensington. Founded in 1886, Queen’s is widely renowned as one of the premier Lawn and tennis racquets clubs in the world, hosting the Stella Artois Championships in June.
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Other attractions in the surrounding area
Syon Park
www.syonpark.co.uk
Fullers Brewery Tours
www.fullers.co.uk
Richmond Park
www.royalparks.co.uk
Kew Bridge Steam Museum
www.kbsm.org
Royal Botanic Gardens
www.rbgkew.org.uk
How to get to Hammersmith & Fulham
Hammersmith & Fulham is just west of central London, sitting on the main transport routes into and out of the capital to the west – the A4 and A40(M) Westway trunk roads. Hammersmith is served by several London Underground lines- the District, Piccadilly, Central and Hammersmith & City. It is a quick tube ride to the West End.
Transport for London
Tel: 020 7222 1234
www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl
