Kilburn’s vibrancy springs from its diverse communities, in particular, the large numbers of Irish who settled here after the terrible potato famine of the 1840’s. Today, there are many Irish drinking places to explore, in particular along Kilburn High Road, along with numerous other bars, clubs and live music venues. Kilburn High Road was well traversed even in Roman times (then known as Watling Street) and some of the pubs sited there can trace their roots back to the medieval age. Cultural attractions in the area are the award-winning Tricycle Theatre, the London Jewish art museum the Ben Uri gallery and the Kingsgate workshops and gallery.
Plan your journey (Transport For London Journey Planner)
Places of Interest:
Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, NW6 7JR. Much-loved theatre with a reputation for showing boundary-pushing works.
Ben Uri Gallery, 108a Boundary Road, NW8 ORH. Museum of Jewish art.
Kilburn Grange Park, Messina Avenue, NW6. Gardens, tennis courts and a playground.
Greville Place Nature Reserve, 1a Greville Place, NW6. Conservation area with a pond.
Kingsgate Workshops and Gallery, 110-116 Kingsgate Road, NW6 2JG. Community-focused arts and crafts studios and exhibition area.
Mecca Bingo Hall, 197-199 Kilburn High Road, NW6 7HY. Former State Cinema building with renaissance-style interior, now a bingo hall.
Transport:
Kilburn London Underground – Jubilee Line
Brondesbury – Silverlink
Kilburn High Road - Silverlink
Kilburn Park London Underground - Bakerloo
South Hampstead - Silverlink
Councillors:
Charlie Hedges – Labour
Tel: 020 7974 6391
Email: charlie.hedges@camden.gov.uk
John Rolfe – Labour
Tel: 020 7974 2792
Email: john.rolfe@camden.gov.uk
Phil Turner – Labour
Tel: 020 7794 8805
Email: phil.turner@camden.gov.uk
Surgeries:
Every Friday at Abbey Community Centre
222c Belsize Road, NW6
from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
3rd Saturday of each month
at Kingsgate Community Centre
107 Kingsgate Road
from 11.00am to 12.00pm
Hospital:
Royal Free Hampstead, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG |
