Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush

Music lovers flock to this part of west London for its world-famous gig venues, including the Shepherd’s Bush Empire and the Eventim Apollo. It’s also home to the enormous Westfield shopping centre, cosy riverside pubs and fascinating museums.

Things to do

Westfield London

BBC Television Centre

Hidden gems

Kelmscott House

Emery Walker's House

More attractions in Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush

Sherlock: The Official Live Game

DNA VR

Puttshack

Restaurants and pubs

The River Cafe

The Gate

The Crabtree

Insider's guide to Hammersmith & Shepherd's Bush

Pedestrian walkway in Hammersmith by river Thames

Hammersmith & Shepherd's Bush

West London-based travel blogger Neil Barnes lists the places you must visit in Hammersmith and Shepherd’s Bush, including live music venues and street food markets.

Just 16 minutes from Piccadilly Circus Tube station on the Piccadilly line, this pocket of London boasts a great location. Read Neil's area guide to Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush to get the inside scoop on this buzzy part of the capital.

You’ll find you’re never short of things to do in west London, especially in the lively hubs of Hammersmith and Shepherd’s Bush. Got a hankering for some shopping? Head to Westfield London, where you'll find all of your favourite high street chains, boutiques and restaurants. See a concert at the Eventim Apollo, where some of the best global performers put on live shows throughout the year. Book a hotel in Hammersmith and enjoy your stay in the capital in a buzzing neighbourhood, while still enjoying great transport links to the centre by Tube and bus. Dine out at a variety of top restaurants in the area, including The River Cafe.