Hampstead Heath, Ancient public park in North London, England
Hampstead Heath encompasses 790 acres of varied terrain, including woodlands, meadows, ponds, and hills offering panoramic views across London from Parliament Hill.
The park's documented history dates to 986 when King Ethelred granted five hides of land at Hemstede to Westminster Abbey's Abbot.
Parliament Hill within Hampstead Heath has influenced numerous artists and writers, including C.S. Lewis who drew inspiration for The Chronicles of Narnia.
The heath maintains three swimming ponds, multiple sports facilities, and extensive walking trails accessible via several Underground and Overground stations.
Archaeological evidence reveals traces of human presence from 7000 BC, with discoveries of Mesolithic tools and remnants of early hunter-gatherer communities.
Location: London Borough of Camden
Location: London Borough of Barnet
Shares border with: Gospel Oak
Website: https://cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/hampstead-heath
GPS coordinates: 51.56111,-0.16111
Latest update: May 28, 2025 07:55
2 Willow Road
710 m
St Anne's Church
719 m
Church of All Hallows
676 m
31 South Hill Park
510 m
No. 78 South Hill Park
400 m
Nos. 80-90 South Hill Park (Evens)
383 m
Viaduct Bridge at Hampstead Heath
686 m
Drinking Trough Approximately 140 Metres North East Of Junction With Downshire Hill
635 m
Church of All Hallows War Memorial
663 m
5, Gainsborough Gardens
778 m
17 And 18, Keats Grove
769 m
East Heath Lodge (Number 1), South Lodge (Number 2)
714 m
Numbers 37 And 38 And Attached Garden Walls, Railings, Gate Piers And Gate
754 m
Heath Side
756 m
Numbers 27 And 28 And Attached Garden Walls, Railings, Gate Piers And Gate
751 m
Garden Walls And Gates To Numbers 1 And 2 (East Heath Lodge And South Lodge)
696 m
12, Keats Grove
716 m
Numbers 23 And 24 And Attached Garden Walls, Railings, Gate Piers And Gates
774 m
29 And 30, Downshire Hill
742 m
Number 36 And Attached Garden Wall, Railings, Gate Piers And Gate
736 m
Numbers 39 And 40 And Attached Garden Walls And Railings
774 m
Bell Barrow on Hampstead Heath
289 m
Numbers 34 And 35 And Attached Garden Walls, Railings, Gate Piers And Gate
721 m
House, Staff Flat And Garage
543 m
5, Millfield Lane
562 m
Numbers 25 And 26 And Attached Garden Walls, Railings, Gate Piers And Gate
761 m
The Stone of Free Speech, Parliament Hill Fields
502 m
Millfield Cottage
506 mReviews
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