Hammersmith is an urban centre in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in west London, situated only 20 minutes west of Central London and only 20 minutes from Heathrow. Hammersmith has something to offer everyone, with a wide range of entertainment (music venues, theatres, cinemas, clubs and bars); shopping (high streets shops, interesting niche shops and markets) and international restaurants. Hammersmith?s attractions include Riverside Studios (a cinema, performance space, bar and café), The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and The Hammersmith Apollo concert hall and theatre. If you want to take it easy the River Thames offers riverside walking, cycling, fishing and traditional pubs.