Sunny Hill Park

Sunny Hill Park is a public park covering 22 hectares in Hendon, with rolling hills offering views north and west across the London metropolitan area. The grounds include tennis courts, basketball facilities, football pitches, three age-specific playgrounds, and a cafe.

The land was originally known as Sunnyhill Fields and belonged to Church Farmhouse until Hendon Council purchased it in 1921. The council acquired 16 acres to establish what is now the park.

A section of St Mary's Churchyard sits within the grounds, containing archaeological remains from Roman and Anglo-Saxon times in the southeastern corner. These remnants tell the story of settlements that once existed here.

The park spreads across a large area, so it helps to explore the different zones ahead of time to plan your visit. The hills involve some walking effort, but reward you with good views from the higher points.

Original hedgerows marking where historical field boundaries once ran can still be found threading through the park. Together with mature trees, these features preserve the site's agricultural past.

Location: London Borough of Barnet

GPS coordinates: 51.59700,-0.23000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:11