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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Parliament Hill Lido
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First opened in 1938, this unheated open air pool is a popular destination for many during the summer for those who favour brick and concrete over the more natural surroundings of the ponds. But be warned, it can get very busy with long queues on those rare hot, sunny days. The pool - measuring 200 x 90 foot - is open in the mornings during the winter months but you’d have to be brave to take the plunge.