Taking its name from Bel Assis, meaning 'beautifully situated', Belsize Park shares not just neighbouring Hampstead's postcode, but its village atmosphere too. It was long the site of an aristocratic mansion dating back to the early 16th Century. Used as a pleasure grounds, it was notorious for its colourful entertainment and was eventually demolished. Soon afterwards in the 1850s, the area took shape as it is now, with its pleasing streets of attractive houses and finally became known as Belsize Park. It centres around Haverstock Hill, England's Lane and Belsize Village which have appealing parades of independent shops and cafes.
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Places of Interest:
Screen on the Hill, Haverstock Hill, NW3 4QG. Recently refurbished cinema.
Belsize Village, NW3. Clustered around Belsize Lane, an area of eating places and shops with a village-like feel.
 The Washington, 50 England's Lane, Hampstead, NW3 4UE. Frequently the haunt of local celebrities, this pub is also home to the Hampstead Comedy Club.
Belsize Wood Nature Reserve, Russell's Nurseries, NW3. Small nature reserve, access is through Lawn Road and Aspen Grove.
England's Lane, NW3. Interesting little parade of shops.
 Transport
Belsize Park - Northern Line
Swiss Cottage - Jubilee Line
Councillors:
Jonny Bucknell - Conservative
Tel: 020 7722 4321
Email: jonny.bucknell@camden.gov.uk
Sheila Gunn - Conservative
Tel: 020 7794 9163
Email: sheila.gunn@camden.gov.uk
Piers Wauchope - Conservative
Tel: 020 7722 2599
Email: piers.wauchope@camden.gov.uk
Surgeries:
2nd Saturday of each month
Swiss Cottage Community Centre
Room 2
19 Winchester Road
from 10:00am to 12.00pm.
1st Monday of each month at
Belsize Library
Antrim Road
NW3 4XN
from 7.00pm to 8.00pm
excluding Bank Holidays.
Hospital:
Royal Free Hampstead, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG. |
