Hampstead Heath
In northwest London at one of its highest points, Hampstead Heath contains the largest area of common land in the capital. Here you can escape the Big Smoke and enjoy fantastic walks, picnics, swimming, tennis, running and kite flying, as well as the great pubs, restaurants, shops and architecture of the surrounding areas. These areas range from the slightly scrappy Archway (where we’re based hence our bias towards the East side of the Heath), to the very well-to-do climes of Hampstead - whose former residents include George Orwell, Piet Mondrian, Sigmund Freud, Aldous Huxley, John Keats and Henry Moore - and everything in between. With so many fantastic places to visit, our guide is just the tip of the iceberg, so we encourage you to go and explore!
Southampton Arms
Harrington & Squires
Isokon Gallery
Highgate Cemetery
Larusi
Camden Arts Centre
Kenwood House
del Parc
The Pineapple
Kristin Baybars
Magical Aladdin’s Cave of doll’s house furniture, toys, board games, marbles, collectables, kites, miniatures and automata.
The Bull & Last
Lure
Ladies & Gentlemen
Patron - Cave à Manger
Perfect French wine bar serving delicious seasonal food alongside fantastic signature dishes.
The Junction Tavern
Shoe Shop
Ruby Violet
Yildiz Bakery
Aces & Eights
The Dome
Waterlow Park
Golders Hill Park
Parliament Hill Lido
Bathing Ponds
Parliament Hill Farmers' Market
Great food market stocking a variety of tasty picnic supplies perfect for a picnic spread.
Parliament Hill and Fields
Theatre of Wine
Spence Bakery
Truffles Delicatessen
Meat
Cricks Corner
FAM Grocery Market
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Bathing Ponds
- Website
- Visit Website
There are three life-guarded bathing ponds on the Heath; the Men’s, Ladies’ and Mixed which you can find using the map via the link on the website. The Ladies’ and Men’s ponds are open every day of the year for the more adventurous and there are plenty of them. Although we’re not brave enough, we’ve spotted people diving in on freezing winter days.