Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath provides a great place to escape the crowds and noise of the city and enjoy some fabulous scenery and views
Hampstead Heath is an 800 acre wilderness park located along a ridge in the northern part of London. It provides Londoner's with a beautiful nearby wilderness escape and several amenities.
This large wilderness features a rambling network of walking paths through open grassy areas and woodlands. Ponds in the park are designated for various uses, a couple as swimming pools, one serves as a small fishing lake and another for model boating. Other amenities include a lido, a sports field and playgrounds. During the spring and summer months, many varieties of wildflowers carpet the grassy areas and surround some of the ponds. Birdwatchers will be able to observe a wide variety of waterfowl, songbirds and more.
Parliament Hill, which rises 322 feet above the city of London, is one of the highlights. A short hike up this gentle hill provides some excellent views of the London skyline.
Adjoining the Heath on the western border is Golders Hill Park. This grassy park features a formal flower garden, a water garden and a duck pond. It also has a small zoo. Unlike the Heath however the park is fenced and it is closed during the night.
Famous poet, John Keats and Landscape painter John Constable both found inspiration for their work from this beautiful area.
All in all, Hampstead Heath is an awesome place to enjoy a pleasant day away from the crowds of the city
Download a detailed City of London PDF map of the entire Hampstead Heath to print out at home from the links below.
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Hampstead Heath Trail Map
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Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoHampstead Heath Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Address: London, UK
Phone: 020 7332 3322
Official Website: Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath Reviews
Rated out of 5
Bigger than expected! It has everything you need and even more. Lovely views of london from the view points, and bathing ponds if you want to go for a swim (make sure you have your ticket booked in advance), perfect park for a day out! Very dog friendly too. Also area surrounding the park is lovely for exploring.
Christiana S - 3 months ago
This place is a perfect escape for me. It's so peaceful and beautiful, with plenty of space for kids and dogs to run around. I love coming here 🍃🫶🏻
JanieJay - 2 months ago
Amazing park with so many paths to explore. The place is larger than it looks! It does get very full in the weekend especially on the hill facing the city, if you don’t mind missing out on the view you can find pockets of quiet by going off road a little bit. We brought our dog with us and she had a blast running through the forest and fields
Valeria Sandoval Carrasco - 3 months ago
Hampstead Heath is a lovely place to visit. It's dog-friendly and has great spots like Parliament Hill for watching the sunset. Parking can be a bit tough, so getting there early or using public transport is a good idea. The heath is perfect for a peaceful walk or just enjoying nature.
Neha S - 2 months ago
This massive parkland to the north of city is a joy. I walked from the top of the West Heath to Highgate, starting at Whitestone Pond where I saw a blue heron. Not far from there is Jack Straw's Castle formerly one of the most (in)famous pubs in London (now a suite of offices).
The walk takes you through green swathes and past the bathing ponds where, if you feel up to it, you can go for a swim in the open air.
Joe Sidonio - 2 months ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Line | Hampstead Station | 10 Minutes |
How to get to Hampstead Heath by Tube
From Hampstead Station exit left onto Holly Hill then go left {north) on Flask Walk (stay right where Flask Walk splits) and then continue north on Well Walk to the path into Hampstead Heath. It is about 10 minutes to the edge of the Heath.
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