Primrose Hill

Primrose Hill is a park set on a 64-meter hill in the northern part of Camden, directly bordering Regent's Park. From the summit, the view stretches across the rooftops and towers of central London, while the grassy slopes offer space for sitting and walking.

The land became Crown property in 1841, and a year later Parliament passed an Act designating it as public open space. This secured its use for all Londoners permanently, as the land had previously belonged to private owners.

The hill hosted the first meeting of the Gorsedd of the Bards of Britain in 1792, establishing a connection to Celtic cultural traditions.

The climb to the summit takes just a few minutes and is manageable for pushchairs and wheelchairs on paved paths. A small bridge connects the grounds to London Zoo, and restrooms are located near this crossing.

In October 1678, Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey was murdered here, and three men were later executed at the summit. The crime triggered a wave of political panic known as the Popish Plot.

Location: London Borough of Camden

Elevation above the sea: 65 m

Operator: The Royal Parks

Address: Primrose Hill Rd, London NW1 4NR, UK

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:00-22:00

Phone: +443000612300

Website: https://primrosehill.com

GPS coordinates: 51.53960,-0.16080

Latest update: December 18, 2025 10:06