Football, music and the river
Few boroughs have as much sport in such a small area. Stamford Bridge (Chelsea FC) and Craven Cottage (Fulham FC) are both in Fulham, and Loftus Road (Queens Park Rangers) is in Shepherd's Bush. On match days the local roads change character completely.
Music and theatre are just as important. The Eventim Apollo and the Lyric in Hammersmith, and the Shepherd's Bush Empire, draw audiences from across London. Olympia, the exhibition centre, hosts major trade and consumer shows, and Westfield London at White City is one of Europe's largest shopping centres.
Places worth knowing
- Fulham Palace and gardens – for centuries the country home of the Bishops of London.
- Hammersmith riverside – historic pubs and views along the Thames.
- Olympia London – exhibitions and events.
- Westfield London – shopping, dining and cinema at White City.
Getting in and out
The District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City and Circle lines meet at Hammersmith, and the Central line serves Shepherd's Bush and White City. Kensington (Olympia) and Shepherd's Bush have Overground stations. The A4 and Hammersmith flyover are the main routes west towards Heathrow and the M4.
Airport transfers from Hammersmith and Fulham
Heathrow is the obvious choice, usually reached quickly via the A4 and M4 outside peak hours. Gatwick is reached across the river via Wandsworth and the A3 or A23, and London City via central London or the A13. Hammersmith Bridge has been closed to motor vehicles for several years, so journeys south of the river use Putney or Chelsea bridges.
See our Heathrow Airport transfers page.
Pickup tips for this borough
Match days at Stamford Bridge, Craven Cottage and Loftus Road bring road closures and heavy traffic, as do large shows at Olympia. We plan routes and timings around them. For Olympia, tell us which hall entrance you will use.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Hammersmith to Heathrow?
Outside peak times it is usually a short drive via the A4 and M4. Allow more time on weekday mornings and evenings.
Do football matches affect transfers in Fulham?
Yes. Roads around Stamford Bridge, Craven Cottage and Loftus Road get very busy, so we adjust routes and collection times.
Can you collect from Olympia London?
Yes. Let us know the hall and entrance and we will agree a pickup point.