Hatch End facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hatch End
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Hatch End
Population	10,693 (2011 Census. Ward)
OS grid reference	TQ125915
London borough	Harrow
Ceremonial county	Greater London
Region	London
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	PINNER
Postcode district	HA5
Dialling code	020
Police	Metropolitan
Fire	London
Ambulance	London
EU Parliament	London
UK Parliament	Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
London Assembly	Brent and Harrow
List of places UK England London 51°36′04″N 0°22′27″W / 51.6010°N 0.3743°W / 51.6010; -0.3743

Hatch End is a fun area in North West London. It's part of the London Borough of Harrow. This lively spot is about 12 miles (19.6 km) north west of Charing Cross, which is considered the very center of London.

Things to Do in Hatch End

Hatch End has some great places to visit and activities to try!

Harrow Arts Centre

One cool spot is the Harrow Arts Centre. It's a big place where you can enjoy all sorts of shows. There's a main hall called Elliott Hall that can seat 404 people. There's also a smaller studio theatre for 120 people. You can watch music, dance, plays, movies, and comedy here. They also have workshops and fun summer programs during school holidays.

Sports and Outdoors

If you love sports, Hatch End has you covered! You can find a swimming pool, a cricket club, and a tennis club. The Bannister Stadium and Sports Centre is also nearby. It has sports fields and a track for athletics.

Historic Buildings

You might also like to see Letchford House on Headstone Lane. This old building was built way back in 1670. It's a Grade II listed building, which means it's a special historic place.

Hatch End's Location

Hatch End is well-connected to other interesting places.

Nearby Towns

Harrow town centre is just to the southeast. It's a bigger shopping area with two malls and a cinema. You can also find many restaurants and bookshops there. Pinner town centre is to the southwest. It offers even more shops and services. You can easily get there using the H12 bus. Watford is about 4 miles (6.4 km) north. It's another large shopping area. You can travel between Watford and Hatch End by train.

Who Lives in Hatch End?

Hatch End is a diverse place where many different people live. The area is home to people from various backgrounds. Many different communities live here, including Christians, Jewish people, and Hindus. This mix of cultures makes Hatch End a vibrant and interesting place.

Famous People from Hatch End

Many well-known people have lived in Hatch End over the years!

• David Baddiel: A famous English comedian, writer, and TV presenter.
• Mrs Beeton: She was like the world's first celebrity chef! Her old home is now a Turkish restaurant called Serrata.
• Barry Cryer: A funny comedy writer and author.
• Roger Glover: The bassist for the famous rock band Deep Purple.
• Jessie Matthews: A talented English actress, dancer, and singer.
• Mark Ramprakash: A well-known cricketer.
• Richard Wright: The amazing pianist and keyboardist from the band Pink Floyd.

Healthcare Services

Hatch End has good access to healthcare. The main hospital serving the area is Northwick Park Hospital. There are also special hospitals nearby like St Mark's Hospital and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. These hospitals are part of the National Health Service.

Getting Around Hatch End

Hatch End has good transport links, making it easy to get around.

Train Station

Hatch End railway station opened a long time ago, between 1842 and 1844. It's on the London Overground Watford DC Line. From here, it takes about 45 minutes to get to Euston railway station in central London. It's only about 15 minutes to Watford Junction railway station.

Bus Routes

You can also get around Hatch End and to nearby places using local bus services.

Nearby Places

Here are some other places close to Hatch End:

• Harrow Weald
• Wealdstone
• Stanmore
• Northwood
• Pinner
• South Oxhey