Hampstead Heath

An Oasis in central London!
Hampstead Heath is only a few miles north of central London but it is a place where one may feel deep in the heart of the English countryside.
The Heath is rich in history and heritage, flora and fauna and is composed of nearly 800 acres of magical glades and woodland, heathland and meadows.
With its ponds and valleys and hedgerows and ancient trees, the area is also a rich habitat for kingfishers, reed warblers and all three species of British woodpeckers, which breed here, as well as a host of other creatures such as butterflies, moths and other insects.
Over 300 species of fungi have been found in the nooks and dark crannies of the woodland and grassland and a variety of bats inhabit The Heath.
Much more, though, The Heath is a place to which one can escape from the sprawling London metropolis and contemplate in quiet reflection and leisurely stroll or join with friends and local people in the heart warming splendour of Hampstead Heath!
The author has commented that walking on The Heath or resting on one of its many strategically placed benches, "is like walking into one's local hostelry and socializing, without ever having to buy a single round of drinks The spirit is free and the intoxication overwhelming!"

HAMPSTEAD HEATH - Enjoyed by thousands; within easy reach of millions.

The area is composed of East Heath, The Golders Hill Heath Extension, Sandy Heath,
The Hill Garden and Pergola, West Heath and the Kenwood Estate

The City of London Corporation manages Hampstead Heath.
Visit their website for news, events, guided walks, management information, sporting and swimming facilities, the Heath Education Service, the Heath Constabulary, maps and seasonal wildlife updates