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The wildest of London's parks, Hampstead Heath has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to swim in. In north London this 791-acre heath and woodland is THE place to get back to nature. Strewn with picnickers, cyclists, families and the rest, the heath is large enough and has enough copses, hills and mounds that a quiet spot is never far away. 'Chronicles of Narnia' author, CS Lewis, lived near Hampstead Heath and local folklore asserts that it was its picturesque rises, ponds and woodland glades which inspired his mystical land. Parliament Hill is a beacon in the midst of this sprawling expanse of natural beauty. Its summit provides a view of the city almost in its entirety. Spot the famous dome of St Paul's juxtaposed by the ultra-modern Canary Wharf towers in the distance. This is the perfect kite-flying spot. Hampstead Heath is renowned as a rich conservation area and parts of it are designated as areas of scientific interest by English Nature. Hoards flock to the refreshing waters of the heath's celebrated ponds in the summer months whilst in the colder months its more rewarding to while away an afternoon feeding the ducks or exploring the lush woodland, bogs, hedgerows and grassland. Along the edges of the heath a number of attractions will attempt to lure you away. There's the lido at the south, Kenwood House at the north, South End Green and Hampstead Village at the west, and Highgate to the east. There are also plenty of pubs dotted around the edge - The Spaniards Inn (Spaniards Road), the Holly Bush (22 Holly Mount) or the Freemasons Arms (32 Downshire Hill) are all worthy of a visit. The heath doesn't look quite as rural as when Constable painted it, but nonetheless, it is as close to rural as you're going to get in a capital city.Best for:
Wild and woody walks, ponds, picnics and panoramic views.
Hampstead Heath events
TIMES Sunday 9th September 2012 PRICING £10 adults, £5 children
Raising both money and awareness for Breast Cancer, the Generations Walk returns for 2012, having raised £35,000 last year. The grand total raised from the annual charity walk has now reached over £300,000 and this year the event will be supporting a new project, one which aims to develop new drugs to overcome resistance to chemotherapy. Chemothera... More about this event
The Affordable Art FairThe Affordable Art FairThis Affordable Art Fair is the little sister of the much-loved event in Battersea Park. The Hampstead Heath version is a similar concept - an event that strips away the pretension of the art world and gives buyers a chance to pick up some really great art at fair prices. Previous years have seen some works sold for hundreds of pounds by artists wh1st November 2012Sunday 4th November 2012
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TIMES 1st Nov, 2nd Nov, 3rd Nov and 4th Nov 2012 PRICING £8-£20, under 16 Free
This Affordable Art Fair is the little sister of the much-loved event in Battersea Park. The Hampstead Heath version is a similar concept - an event that strips away the pretension of the art world and gives buyers a chance to pick up some really great art at fair prices. Previous years have seen some works sold for hundreds of pounds by artists wh... More about this event
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Generations Walk Hampstead Heath, NW3 7JR 9th September 2012 - 10th September 2012 Raising both money and awareness for Breast Cancer, the Generations Walk returns for 2012, having...
The Affordable Art Fair Hampstead Heath, NW3 7JR 1st November 2012 - 4th November 2012 This Affordable Art Fair is the little sister of the much-loved event in...
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155/159 Golders Green Road, NW11 | 1.7 miles from Hampstead Heath
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8 12 Queens Avenue Muswell Hil, N10 | 1.9 miles from Hampstead Heath
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 | 25 minutes from Hampstead Heath
One of our favourites, this beautiful park occupies a dramatic sloping site overlooking the city and was given to Londoners by Sir Sidney Waterlow as a ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Muswell Hill Road, London, N10 | 29 minutes from Hampstead Heath
Much of London was once entirely covered by the ancient Forest of Middlesex. The oak, holly, and hornbeam trees of Highgate Woods and Queen’s Wood (a ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Highgate Road, London, NW5 | 35 minutes from Hampstead Heath
Originally a point of defense for troops loyal to parliament during the English Civil War, Parliament Hill (previously known as Traitor's Hill) is now a favoured ...More
Leisure near Hampstead Heath
London > Leisure > Activities
Hampstead Heath, London, NW5 | 15 minutes from Hampstead Heath
Since as early as 1860, and probably before, many hardy London folk have taken a dip before work in one of three wooded ponds on Hampstead ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
Parliament Hill Fields, Gordon House Road, London, NW5 | 21 minutes from Hampstead Heath
The gorgeous unheated Parliament Hill Lido on Hampstead Heath (also called 'Hampstead Heath Lido') was upgraded not so long ago when it had a generous £2.9million ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
213 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 | 28 minutes from Hampstead Heath
The London School of Yoga attempts to demystify Yoga, eliminating the intimidating jargon and self-important ritual that so often attaches itself to the activity. Skilled instructors, ...More
London > Events > Sporting Events Dates: Sunday 9th September 2012
Hampstead Heath, Highgate Road, NW3 | At Hampstead Heath
Raising both money and awareness for Breast Cancer, the Generations Walk returns for 2012, having raised £35,000 last year. The grand total raised from the annual ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 1st Nov, 2nd Nov, 3rd Nov and 4th Nov 2012
Hampstead Heath, Highgate Road, NW3 | At Hampstead Heath
This Affordable Art Fair is the little sister of the much-loved event in Battersea Park. The Hampstead Heath version is a similar concept - an event ...More
London > Events > Tours Dates: Tuesday 30th October 2012 - 11am-2pm
Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, NW3 | 5 minutes from Hampstead Heath
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London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Hampstead Lane, London, NW3 | 5 minutes from Hampstead Heath
Robert Adam's neoclassical villa housing a notable collection of paintings. A rich collection of famous paintings are housed within the walls of this neo-Classical villa perched ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Hampstead Lane, Highgate Village, London, N6 | 18 minutes from Hampstead Heath
This popular pub theatre in Highgate has, over the years, served as a music hall, cinema, Masonic lodge and a jazz and folk music club. Now ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
27 New End, London, NW3 | 19 minutes from Hampstead Heath
Tucked away in a pretty Hampstead side street this former mortuary has been turned into a cosy, compact off-West End venue. The New End plays host ...More
Sights and Attractions near Hampstead Heath
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
, London, NW3 | At Hampstead Heath
The wildest of London's parks, Hampstead Heath has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, London, NW3 | 5 minutes from Hampstead Heath
A rich collection of famous paintings are housed within the walls of this neo-Classical villa perched by a lake on top of Hampstead Heath. Works by ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
New End Square, London, NW3 | 18 minutes from Hampstead Heath
Set in the heart of Hampstead Village, Burgh House is a Queen Anne, Grade I listed, building with a terraced garden and licensed basement buttery serving ...More
London > Shopping > Books
46 Highgate High Street, London, N6 | 20 minutes from Hampstead Heath
An old second-hand bookshop to delight the enthusiast. One room is turned over entirely to titles on London. History, ancient and modern, literature, travel and philosophy ...More
London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
12 Flask Walk, London, NW3 | 21 minutes from Hampstead Heath
For little fairy fanatics, this shop is the ideal place to pick up the perfect winged friend. The place is simply awash with fairies. ...More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
11 Flask Walk, London, NW3 | 21 minutes from Hampstead Heath
This pretty garden store at the pedestrianised end of Flask Walk in Hamsptead has everything the city garden needs - colourful pots, a selection of tools ...More
Restaurants near Hampstead Heath
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
102 Heath Street, London, NW3 | 18 minutes from Hampstead Heath
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
4 South Grove, London, N6 | 20 minutes from Hampstead Heath
Strada has started something of a pizza revolution and knocked Pizza Express off its perch (as well as, more regrettably, being the final nail in the ...More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
86 Highgate High Street, London, N6 | 20 minutes from Hampstead Heath
In a world of gastropubs and chain restaurants, the Rose & Crown tries to give us something different. Ok, the Rose & Crown sounds like a ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Unit 207, Belgravia Workshop, 157-163 Marlborough Road, London, N19 | 1.9 miles from Hampstead Heath
Only the French could come up with an art form so bizarrely fascinating. Mime is as relaxing as Tai Chi, as healthy as yoga, and as ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
89/91 Bayham Street, London, Camden Town, London NW1 | 2.4 miles from Hampstead Heath
Unique and innovative workshops teaching flower arranging and floristry with monthly, weekly or daily workshops. This is a really enjoyable art form that allows its students ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 3.3 miles from Hampstead Heath
The Make Lounge runs craft workshops where you can learn how to sew, decorate, stick and cook in a relaxed and friendly setting. With 'make do ...More
Leisure near Hampstead Heath
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Highgate Road, London, NW3 | At Hampstead Heath
The wildest of London's parks, Hampstead Heath has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
Hampstead Heath, London, NW5 | 15 minutes from Hampstead Heath
Since as early as 1860, and probably before, many hardy London folk have taken a dip before work in one of three wooded ponds on Hampstead ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
Parliament Hill Fields, Gordon House Road, London, NW5 | 21 minutes from Hampstead Heath
The gorgeous unheated Parliament Hill Lido on Hampstead Heath (also called 'Hampstead Heath Lido') was upgraded not so long ago when it had a generous £2.9million ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
Spaniards Road, London, NW3 | 7 minutes from Hampstead Heath
Ideal for alcoholic refreshment after a weekend tramp on Hampstead Heath, this notorious pub dates back to 1585 and is doused in history. The roguish highwayman ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
30 Well Walk, London, NW3 | 16 minutes from Hampstead Heath
Take an elegant, Georgian building on a side street in Hampstead - a sauntering five minutes walk away from the heath - add a chilled-out pub ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
77 Highgate West Hill, London, N6 | 17 minutes from Hampstead Heath
Stooping ceilings, creaking floors, solid wooden panelling, beams and small interconnecting rooms combine to make The Flask Tavern, a traditional 18th century English pub, among the ...More
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
35 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 | 1.9 miles from Hampstead Heath
The Lock Tavern would be a great place to drop in and escape the tiresome, tie-dye-clad vendors of Camden's famous street market. Unfortunately that wouldn't do ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
St Pancras International, Euston Road, London, NW1 | 2 miles from Hampstead Heath
At 90 metres, The Champagne Bar at St Pancras International is Europe's longest and presents a very glamourous way to start your journey to Paris before ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
312 Archway Road, London, N6 | 27 minutes from Hampstead Heath
The Boogaloo has succeeded in breaking the all pervasive contemporary pub blueprint, fashioning a popular alternative with a great atmosphere - and not an inch of ...More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 | 1.9 miles from Hampstead Heath
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London > Business > Venue Hire
British Library, 96 Euston Road, Euston, London, King's Cross, London NW1 | 3.2 miles from Hampstead Heath
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Hampstead Lane, London, NW3 | 5 minutes from Hampstead Heath
A rich collection of famous paintings are housed within the walls of this neo-Classical villa perched by a lake on top of Hampstead Heath. Works by ...More
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What's On Today Near Hampstead Heath Lates At 2 Willow Road Kids Events | On 31st May 2012 2 Willow Road 18 minutes walk from Hampstead Heath See items not normally on display....More Goodnight Mrs Calabash - The Jimmy Durante Musical Theatre | Until 24th June 2012 Upstairs At The Gatehouse 18 minutes walk from Hampstead Heath The musical story of the late American entertainer Jimmy Durante, his success with comedy partners Lou Clayton and Ed Jackson, ...More Venetia Norris: Linear Collections Exhibitions | Until 1st July 2012 Fenton House 20 minutes walk from Hampstead Heath Contemporary drawings inspired by the walled gardens of Fenton House....More Cos Ahmet: Love Letters To London Exhibitions | Until 9th June 2012 Keats House 21 minutes walk from Hampstead Heath ...More Outlines: Drawings And Paintings Exhibitions | Until 10th June 2012 Lauderdale House 24 minutes walk from Hampstead Heath Figurative and landscape works by the London Drawing Group....More A Month In The Country: Mountview Academy Of Theatre Arts Theatre | Until 2nd June 2012 Jacksons Lane Theatre 25 minutes walk from Hampstead Heath ...More The Big Tree Climbing Company Sporting Events | Until 29th August 2012 Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood 1.23 miles from Hampstead Heath Founded by former Army Captain Nick Cranston and now partnered with Mark Hawes, The Big Tree Climbing Company offers a ...More Zoe Leonard: Observation Point Exhibitions | Until 24th June 2012 Camden Arts Centre 1.37 miles from Hampstead Heath Photographs by the New York-based artist, featuring a room-conversion of one of the gallery spaces into a large-scale camera obscura....More Karaoke Night! Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2012 Walkabout Finchley Road 1.53 miles from Hampstead Heath DJ Mike spins chart, pop and dance, plus karaoke....More Cider Festival Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2012 Walkabout Finchley Road 1.53 miles from Hampstead Heath ...More
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