NW8 Area Guide
A locals' guide to NW8
Where do NW8 locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
st johns wood,
maida vale,
swiss cottage,
south hampstead,
belsize park,
paddington,
regents park,
camden,
marylebone,
and bayswater
Did you know?
"It was in Abbey Road Studios that the Beatles recorded their material. The zebra crossing outside the building is now Grade II listed, after being immortalised on the front of their 'Abbey Road' album."
Always worth the walk to the top! London's skyline beautifully framed by Primrose Hill and London Zoo.
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Oliver Venn
When it's only a short distance to walk to Primrose Hill and St John's Wood, Swiss Cottage is in a prime spot.
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Kristian Brown
Swiss Cottage's gorgeous period homes enhance the area's appeal.
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Kristian Brown
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What locals say about NW8
“St John's Wood High Street is full of niche boutiques where money can easily be left behind. You can recreate the Beatles album cover on the famous Abbey Road crossing, and as for the down time, nothing beats a nice long walk around Regent's Park.”
Alex
“The Waterway pub is my personal favourite - a great place to sit by the canal and enjoy the summer sunshine whilst having lunch, watching the boats go by.”
Kristian
“St John's Wood is beautiful.”
Matthew
Activities near NW8
Beatles and Beers: Explore like John Lennon
Snap a photo at the legendary Abbey Road crossing. Discover the secret spot of the Beatles' final rooftop concert. Walk through Carnaby Street, the heart of the swinging sixties vibe. Enjoy a selection of delightful cocktails. Experience the tour with a Professional Blue Badge guide. Abbey Road Marylebone Paddington Street Garden London Palladium Soho - Admission included. This experience requires participants to have a moderate level of physical fitness. Experience supplied by Pigeon Tours All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.Read more
Rome versus Naples
The Baroque music of two distinct cities. No interval. Bar open after the concert. Students admitted free.
Uncle Waffles + Support
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A Night Of Hip-Hop & RnB at The Jazz Cafe
We’re excited to bring back our famous hip-hop & R&B party at North London’s most iconic venue, The Jazz Cafe. From Kendrick & Kanye to Lauryn Hill & Rihanna, our DJs will be playing old & new school bangers, from open to close. 200 FREE tickets will go live on Friday 21st March at 10am, exclusively to those that sign up. You can do this via: https://mailchi.mp/thejazzcafe/hiphopfreenight Presented by The Jazz Cafe. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Franciszka Themerson Stories from the Life - Early Paintings and Drawings from Warsaw and London
The Ben Uri Research Unit (BURU) is happy to present Franciszka Themerson’s Stories from the Life. The exhibition includes the paintings and drawings from her student days at the School of Fine Art in Warsaw and some of her later works in London. Most of them have never been exhibited in England. Of the early works, made in Poland there are 3 paintings, and 19 drawings made between 1929 and 1933, which will be shown in the main gallery. When the exhibition ends, they will be donated to the National Museum in Warsaw. The lower galleries will include works from the 1940s when Franciszka begins to experiment with abstract forms and bright colours. Even though Franciszka Themerson illustrated and designed books, was director of Gaberbocchus Press, made films with her husband Stefan Themerson, designed for the theatre, she was primarily a painter. Her paintings developed from the very tightly crafted, densely coloured scenes of events within interiors of the earliest works, to later images whose meaning could be read in several different ways. The comparison is both puzzling and interesting. The exhibition is accompanied by a small catalogue about the early works, edited by Jasia Reichardt and designed by Pedro Cid Proença.Read more
Londons Little Venice City Exploration Game
Gift this experience to your loved ones! Click here to check out our gift card. Languages: English. Explore Little Venice and its canals in a fun way. Visit the Rembrandt Gardens and the Clifton Nursery. Discover facts about computer scientist Alan Turing. Explore Little Venice and its canals in a fun way. Visit the Rembrandt Gardens and the Clifton Nursery. Places you will visit: 9. Total distance: 1.9 km. Starting point: 2 Warrington Cres - 2 Warrington Cres, London W9 1ER, UK. Finish point Message from the Unseen World - 1A Sheldon Square, London W2 6PY, UK. All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.Read more
Marylebone Youth Theatre - Easter Course 2025
Easter Course (9am-4pm) Monday 7th April Tuesday 8th April Wednesday 9th April Thursday 10th April Friday 11th April (Performance in the Theatre)Read more
About NW8
NW8 is the postcode district in North West London incorporating the areas of St John's Wood, Primrose Hill (part), Lisson Grove (part) and is covered by the Camden and Westminster local authorities.
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