Lady’s Fulham Area Guide

Today I want to share my Fulham area guide with you. This London neighborhood is a great place to eat, shop, drink, and walk in the UK capital. I hope you’ll like it.

Fulham Area Guide

After enjoying a visit to Wimbledon on Saturday, I decided to spend the afternoon in another new-to-me London neighborhood on Sunday: Fulham.

This part of west London is known for its colorful houses, great local pubs, lovely shops, and riverfront scenery.

The area is home to everything from the Hurlingham Club, a private members’ club on the Thames, to fun local restaurants.

Fulham, London

A friend invited me to a party at the famous Sloaney Pony, or as non-Londoners know it, The White Horse pub. Along with the nearby Michelin-starred Harwood Arms, it’s one of the best pubs in central London.

Since Fulham is almost an hour’s trek from my flat in Hampstead, I decided to head down to this under-the-radar London neighborhood early and make an afternoon of it.

Parsons Green

I stepped off the District Line of the tube at Parsons Green station and headed south to the park of the same name. I was immediately struck by its resemblance to a New England common, and felt like I was in Boston.

The small triangular green was full of families on picnics, couples on dates, and groups of friends lounging on blankets. Add to that a few old pubs, a historic church, and some beautiful houses, and it was a lovely scene.

New King’s Road in Fulham

Not knowing exactly where to walk, I turned onto New King’s Road in Fulham. Along with Fulham Road, it’s one of the main arteries in this London neighborhood.

Passing boutiques, shops, and restaurants, I noticed a coffee shop across the street that billed itself as a wine bar and cafe. Wine bar and cafe? This could be heaven.

It was. It was a complete gem. With contemporary decor, piles of magazines, and an enticing menu, it seemed like the perfect cafe.

So much so that I put aside my neighborhood exploration for a good hour and a half just to sit, drink coffee, eat delicious sandwiches, and read the piles of magazines.

I finally hoisted myself out of my comfy black leather sofa around 5pm and continued my walk down New King’s Road. There were more shops and cafes to discover as I strolled towards Putney Bridge.

Right at the intersection of New King’s Road and Fulham High Street, I walked down Church Gate. There I found one of the most beautiful places in Fulham: Sir William Powell’s Almshouses.

These 12 Grade II* listed almshouses were built to provide accommodation for elderly women in need. Founded in 1680 and rebuilt in the neo-Gothic style in 1869 by architect John Pollard, they’re awe-inspiring to see.

Bishops Park and Fulham Palace

Afterwards I found myself in Bishops Park. Right on the Thames, this historic green space in Fulham is Grade II-listed in the English Heritage register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England.

I walked through the park and over to Fulham Palace, a historic home with beautiful grounds. There I spent a while strolling through the gorgeous walled gardens.

The place was huge, and I wasn’t surprised to learn that it hosts an outdoor cinema in the warmer months.

Eventually I found myself in the churchyard cemetery of All Saints Church near Putney Bridge. I weaved my way through the mossy stones and overgrown trees, then headed back towards Parsons Green.

Sloaney Pony

By the time I arrived at the Sloaney Pony, the place was overflowing.

The interior, with its comfy furniture and massive bar, was packed, and the outside area, with picnic tables and a barbecue, was so full that people were spilling out into Parsons Green.

I knew that The White Horse pub in Fulham was one of the more popular pubs in the area, but I didn’t realize that it could pull such a crowd on a Sunday night. It put The Holly Bush, the most popular Hampstead pub, to shame.

My friends had reserved an upstairs room for their celebration, so I spent the evening congratulating them, catching up with old friends, and meeting a lot of new people.

Fulham Neighborhood

By the time I tore myself away and walked back to the tube, I felt like I had gotten a good introduction to Fulham, even if just the green and gastronomic highlights.

I hope this Fulham area guide has inspired you to visit for yourself and explore the neighborhood. It’s a great local part of the city, and an enjoyable one to discover.

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