Discover the development of Hampstead village and learn about its growth from
an 18th Century spa town. Explore its unspoilt Georgian charm with many listed townhouses and terraces on a guided tour.
In the 19th and 20th Centuries, Hampstead became popular with artists, intellectuals and creatives of all kinds and there are many stories of influential figures who are former residents who left their mark.
This includes several generations of architects, such as Norman Shaw, Ewan Christian and Erno Goldfinger, many of whom built their own homes there, adding to its architectural variety. Furthermore, in the 20th Century the area gained a reputation as the location of several modernist architects’ experimental housing projects for wealthy clients, including Hopkins House and Maxwell Fry's Sun House.
Join our knowledgeable guide on this walking tour to learn more about the people and buildings that have shaped Hampstead, where you will be introduced to a selection of the area’s finest architects’ homes, historic houses, and modernist masterpieces.
At Heritage Guides, our tours go beyond facts. With a meticulous focus on research and storytelling, we bring to life a vibrant history.
