Hammersmith And Fulham: Culture, Gardens and Riverside Walks

Stays in Hammersmith And Fulham can be planned around different interests: historic sites and theatres sit alongside gardens and riverside walks. Then plan your itinerary around the places and routes you want to visit.

Historic Sites and William Morris

Fulham Palace is the historic home of the Bishops of London. Its botanical garden covers 13 acres and contains rare trees and a walled garden. Introductory talks, guided tours and discovery trails offer additional ways to explore. As the programme may change, check the venue’s current offerings in advance.

The William Morris Society Museum is located in the coach house and ground-floor rooms of Kelmscott House. William Morris lived there from 1878 to 1896. The museum offers a free Strawberry Thief activity trail for children. As visitor activities may change, confirm with the museum before your visit whether the trail is available.

At Emery Walker’s House, 7 Hammersmith Terrace, Morris & Co. wallpaper remains original in almost every room. The house is considered one of the few places in the world where this is the case. Hammersmith Bridge adds another historic landmark: Sir Joseph Bazalgette built the suspension bridge in 1884.

Theatres, Cinema and Events

The Eventim Apollo is a major live entertainment venue in London and is among the largest and best-preserved original theatres in the United Kingdom. Lyric Hammersmith Theatre offers workshops for certain Main House performances; whether they take place depends on the programme. The theatre building is fully accessible. As facilities may change, check the venue’s current information if needed.

Riverside Studios screens a wide variety of films in its two cinemas, including several annual festivals. The film and festival programme changes. There is also an extensive programme of family events, featuring drama, arts and crafts activities, and other workshops. The community programme also changes over time.

Craven Cottage offers stadium tours and a matchday experience. Tour availability and formats may change, as may match schedules and matchday participation requirements. Check the latest information if you are planning one of these visits.

Gardens and Riverside Walks

The Hammersmith Riverside Walk follows the Hammersmith riverside and shares the history of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as local stories. Check before travelling to see whether the route is available.

The Thames Path connects Hammersmith and Fulham, passing town centres, green spaces, sports clubs and riverside businesses. It is suitable for walking, cycling and running. Conditions and diversions may change, so check the route before travelling. Ravenscourt Park’s wild garden, in its northern section, includes a pond, a meadow and a woodland area. Conditions and access may change, so check the latest information before visiting.

The two routes have different focuses: the Hammersmith Riverside Walk centres on Arts and Crafts history and local stories, while cycling and running are also mentioned as ways to use the Thames Path. When planning, consider whether you are more interested in the historical focus or the different activities available along the route.

Getting Here and Choosing Accommodation

The William Morris Society Museum at Kelmscott House is a ten-minute walk from Ravenscourt Park Underground station. The Hammersmith Underground and bus stations near the Eventim Apollo are wheelchair accessible. If the museum or these stations are part of your itinerary, take the relevant information into account when choosing your hotel; they relate to different places to visit.

Historic houses and a bridge, theatres and cinema, as well as gardens and riverside walks offer different ways to plan your stay. First decide which of these themes matter to you, then check the relevant programme details, route conditions or access information for specific visits.

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