We did our usual Sunday shopping and then had lunch. Later, we set out, heading north.

Aboard the 214

We caught a 214 bus which took us on the first leg of our journey.

Changing buses at St Pancras

We changed buses at St Pancras Station.

Aboard the 46

We transferred to a 46 which took us up the hill to Hampstead.

Hampstead High Street

We left the bus in Hampstead High Street which was very busy.

Flask Walk

We went along Flask Walk, which is quite well known, if only for the pub which is, of course, called The Flask.

Still Flask Walk

Beyond the pedestrian part we continued along what is an ordinary residential street (ordinary for Hampstead, that is) but is also a continuation of Flask Walk.

Lutton Terrace

We passed this interesting-looking lane, called Lutton Terrace, but did not explore it.

Wells & Campden Baths, 1888

Next came this historic building, the Wells & Campden Baths & Wash House. It no longer serves its original purpose, of course. I think it is now residential. The building is Grade II listed.

Burgh House

We came at last in sight of our destination, Burgh House. This early 18th-century, Grade I listed house serves the purposes of art gallery, museum and venue for cultural activities of all sorts.

Outside seating for the cafe

Notable among its attractions is its cafe. Indoors, this is situated in the basement but today they had also opened the outdoor seating area. This is sheltered as the image shows and is lit by strings of lights.

The cafe – rather small!

We went straight to the cafe. It has several rooms with seating for customers but the spaces are small and soon feel crowded.

A quieter moment
Photo by Tigger

Tigger managed to catch an uncluttered moment in the room where we sat.

Crumbly scones
Photo by Tigger

We chose to have a cream tea. This consists of scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream. The scones were very crumbly and broke into small pieces when we handled them. Not that it mattered, they tasted just the same!

A last look back

We had hoped to go round the house after tea but we had left it too late and it was closing. We will come back another day – earlier!

Willow Road

Tigger proposed “walking off” our cream tea by going to the bus terminus at South End Green on foot. There we could catch a bus to start our journey back. This is Willow Road and, fortunately, our path was all downhill!

Willow Road continues

Willow Road continues past this triangle of greenery which I think is a corner of Hampstead Heath cut off by the main road that we come to at the end of this one.

Ernö Goldfinger’s house

At number 2, Willow Road, is the house designed and built by Ernö Goldfinger in the 1930s. The house is now in the keeping of the National Trust and can be visited. More information will be found here. The building actually comprises three houses in a unified form and the building is Grade II* listed.

Hampstead Heath Station

We passed Hampstead Heath Station and continued on to the bus terminus.

South End Green

We reached South End Green which is quite a busy area with shops and restaurants but we were intent on catching the number 46 bus to start our journey home.

Fox crossing the road
Photo by Tigger

While we were waiting for the bus, Tigger spotted something on the other side of the road – a fox! She managed to snatch a few photos, There was a lot of traffic but the fox eventually dashed across.

Made it!
Photo by Tigger

Despite the passing vehicles, the fox made it safely across and took temporary refuge under the outdoor tables of a nearbly restaurant.

Undecided what to do next
Photo by Tigger

The fox then seemed undecided as to what to do or where to go next. We were concerned that he would run into the road and be hit by a vehicle – many urban foxes die that way.

The fox runs off
Photo by Tigger

A couple of passers-by arrived and this scared the fox into action. He ran off and was lost to view.

Aboard the 46

The 46 duly arrived and we went aboard. It was fairly full so we had to sit right at the back. At least we had seats and later passengers joining the bus had to stand.

Aboard the 214

We changed buses in Kentish Town and had a 214 straightaway (no time for photos!). The roads were busy, as they are apt to be on Saturdays, and progress was sometimes slow, but we arrived home at last.

Tigger goes back to work tomorrow, sadly, but we have this evening to look forward to. Tomorrow will take care of itself.

Posted on November 7th 2021 and re-edited with additions and correction on Novermber 8th 2021.