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: NoAddress: London, UK
Phone: 020 7332 3322
Official Website: Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath Reviews
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Gorgeous place to visit! The whole area is beautiful and feels really rich. It looks like a little paradise for wealthy people
Taras F - a week ago
By far, the best park in London. It’s massive, and the ponds are incredible amenities. Visiting this park during summertime is priceless. The boys pond gets busy but friendly vibe, just bring your picnic and enjoy. You can book in advance or queue to swim. There aren’t lockers but it’s super safe to leave your phone and stuff while you swim.
Alex Peregrini - 3 months ago
One of the most gorgeous parks I’ve ever been to. The views are stunning, and from London’s incredible skylines to waves of forest in a few steps, it makes you feel lucky a place like this can exist.
Rayan - 3 months ago
Such a gorgeous and peaceful park! We enjoyed a lovely family picnic here and it’s definitely the best park in London. The pergola is one of its best kept secrets and the peaceful and serene atmosphere feels as though it isn’t even in London. The deers were a great surprise for the kids and it was the highlight of the whole day. There’s convenient transport links and nearby entrances make visiting a breeze. We’ll definitely be back, and I can’t wait!
Isla Langford - 2 months ago
Parks and water bodies, a serene lake , great view and some spectacular sights & people enjoying walking their 🐶 doggies.
The weather was perfect warm and sunny and it.was great to be out on such a day!
Parliament Hill took a 30 min walk from
Belsize underground station but was totally worth it.
sangeetha swaminathan - 3 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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