About Us
Hampstead Village London is an independent guide to one of London's most beloved neighbourhoods. We help visitors and locals discover the best places, events and hidden gems that make Hampstead so special.
Our Writers
Oliver Hartwell
Journalist & Urban Explorer
📍 Tufnell Park, London
Oliver studied English Literature at UCL and spent a decade writing for Time Out London. He has a soft spot for Georgian architecture, real ales, and neighbourhoods most Londoners have never truly explored.
Beatrice "Bea" Thornton
Food & Lifestyle Writer
📍 Camden, London
Bea grew up in Tunbridge Wells, moved to London for her MA in Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths, and never left. She writes about cafes, independent bookshops, and what makes a neighbourhood feel like home.
James "Jim" Calloway
Historian & Travel Writer
📍 Highgate, London
Jim is a former BBC documentary researcher who turned freelance after his series on London's hidden history. He has written for The Guardian, Condé Nast Traveller, and several travel anthologies.
Our Mission
We believe the best way to experience Hampstead is through local eyes. Our guides are written by people who live, work and walk these streets — not algorithms or automated lists.