Local guide · Updated 14 October 2026 · Event dates follow London time
LIVING INHammersmith
On your doorstep

Get to know the neighbourhood.

Start with a park, the river or a local stage.

More places to explore

Harp illustration representing Irish music and culture
Original illustration · Irish music and culture
Living in Hammersmith
Culture

Irish Cultural Centre

Live performances and community activities in Hammersmith. Browse the programme and classes.

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Kelmscott House exterior · 2010
Kelmscott House exterior · 2010
Derek Harper · CC BY-SA 2.0
Heritage

William Morris Society Museum

26 Upper Mall. Museum in the coach house and lower rooms, not the whole private house. Listed opening: Thu–Sun, 10am–4pm; £5, card payments.

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Emery Walker’s House · 2024
Emery Walker’s House · 2024
Zmoore6161 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage

Emery Walker’s House

7 Hammersmith Terrace. Check the trust’s visit page for tours and booking availability.

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A few places to shop

Archive photograph of King Street looking west, 2011
King Street, 2011 · Archive area photograph
Romazur · CC BY-SA 3.0

A starting point for everyday shopping and books around the neighbourhood.

Shopping centre

Livat Hammersmith

Shops, groceries and places to eat in the town centre.

King Street, W6 9HW

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Home & furnishings

IKEA at Livat

Homeware and furnishings. Check collection and delivery options before visiting.

Livat, King Street, W6 9HW

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Clothing

H&M at Livat

Clothing for adults and children, listed in the centre’s directory.

Livat, King Street, W6 9HW

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Books

Books at Elder Press

Browse books alongside a café visit, including food and cookery titles.

3 South Black Lion Lane, W6 9TJ

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Butcher · Barons Court · nearby

HG Walter

A butcher opposite Barons Court station.

51 Palliser Road, W14 9EB

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Plants & garden · Ravenscourt Park

W6 Garden Centre

Indoor and outdoor plants, pots and garden supplies.

Ravenscourt Avenue, W6 0SL

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Stationery & printing · King Street

Ryman King Street

Stationery, office supplies and printing services.

1/15 King Street, W6 9HR

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Local shopping

Sogans

School uniforms on Greyhound Road. Check the supplier’s guidance for your school and fitting appointments.

6 Greyhound Road, W6 8NX

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Local shopping

Sainsbury’s Hammersmith Local

Everyday groceries on Fulham Palace Road, with an online collection point.

179–183 Fulham Palace Road, W6 8QZ

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Butcher & deli · Askew Road · nearby

The Ginger Pig

Butchery, a deli counter and takeaway lunches.

137–139 Askew Road, W12 9AU

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