Explore Hampstead Heath

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Walk on the heath, take a dip in a pond and discover the treasures of Kenwood House

Wild and undulating, the grassy sprawl of Hampstead Heath makes a wonderfully untamed contrast to the manicured lawns and flowerbeds found elsewhere in the capital. The heath stretches across 791 acres of woodland, playing fields, swimming ponds and meadows of tall grass in north London from Hampstead to Highgate, and has provided the inspiration for countless films, books and poems. On hot summer days, the Hampstead Ponds are perfect for a refreshing dip, while the dizzying heights of Parliament Hill provide a popular destination for kite-fliers when the weather turns breezy.

Hampstead Heath walks

Parliament Fields Hill to Primrose Hill walk

See some of London's most stunning views on a pub crawl from Parliament Fields to Primrose Hill. Go easy on the beer in the four pubs en route as the city sights are worth seeing clearly.
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Walking with communists in Hampstead

Start at Primrose Hill and explore London's former mecca of international socialism. Pass locations including Roundhouse in Chalk Farm and Hampstead Heath on this historical and political walk.
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Unmissable Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath Swimming Ponds
Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
The three ponds are open to ladies, men and mixed groups respectively...
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Kenwood House
Hampstead Lane, London, NW3 7JR
A fine example of the work of Robert Adam, who remodelled the place between 1764 and 1773 and designed the interior.
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Parliament Hill
Hampstead Heath, East Heath Rd, London, NW3 2SY
Famous for its iconic views over London, Parliament Hill is capable of reviving even the most jaded Londoner.
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