Hampstead Village NW3
🌿 Parks & Green Spaces
Hampstead Heath is one of London's most celebrated open spaces — 800 acres of ancient woodland, swimming ponds, meadows and hilltop views stretching to the City. But the Heath is just the beginning. Hampstead NW3 is ringed by parks, gardens and green corridors that make it one of London's most naturally rich neighbourhoods.
48 parks & green spaces listed in Hampstead
⭐ Editor's Picks
FeaturedHampstead Heath
790 acres of ancient woodland, meadows and ponds stretching across North London. Home to three open-air swimming ponds, Parliament Hill lido, and some of the finest panoramic views of the City skyline.
FeaturedParliament Hill
Rising to 98 metres above sea level, Parliament Hill offers arguably the most famous view in London — a sweeping panorama of the City skyline from St Paul's to the Shard. Popular for kite flying.
FeaturedPergola & Hill Garden
A hidden Edwardian folly: a raised walkway draped in wisteria and roses, built by Lord Leverhulme in the early 1900s as an extension to his garden. One of Hampstead's best-kept secrets.
Hampstead Heath — London's Wild Heart
The Heath has been open to the public since 1871 and feels genuinely wild in places — a remarkable survival so close to central London. Parliament Hill offers panoramic views recognised in the London Viewing Framework. The bathing ponds (men's, women's and mixed) are open year-round and have devoted regulars who swim through winter.
Beyond the Heath
Golders Hill Park, managed as part of the Heath, has a small zoo, walled garden and bandstand. The Hill Garden and Pergola — one of London's most romantic hidden gardens — sits adjacent. Kenwood House grounds offer formal gardens leading down to a lake, with an outdoor concert stage used through the summer.
All Parks & Green Spaces in Hampstead
Alexandra Road Park
⭐ 4.0
Alpacas
⭐ 4.0
Ambika Paul Children’s Zoo
⭐ 4.6
Babylon Park London
⭐ 4.1
Bearded Pigs
⭐ 4.5
Bird Safari
⭐ 4.4
Blackburn Pavilion
⭐ 4.6
Bugs
⭐ 4.4
Butterfly Paradise
⭐ 4.4
Camden Lock Regent’s Canal
⭐ 4.7
Cantelowes Gardens
⭐ 4.3
Castlehaven Community Park
⭐ 4.3
Chalcot Square
⭐ 4.5
Chalcot square
⭐ 5.0
Galapagos Tortoises
⭐ 4.8
Golders Hill Park
⭐ 4.6
Gorilla Kingdom
⭐ 4.7
Hampstead Green
⭐ 5.0
Hampstead Heath Ponds
⭐ 4.7
Hill Top View Point
⭐ 5.0
Into Africa
⭐ 5.0
Land of the Lions
⭐ 3.9
Lismore Circus
⭐ 3.9
Llamas
⭐ 4.7
London Zoo
⭐ 4.3
Meerkats
⭐ 5.0
Meet the Monkeys
⭐ 4.9
Monkey Valley
⭐ 4.3
Montpelier Gardens
⭐ 4.4
Mortimer Terrace Nature Reserve
⭐ 5.0
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hampstead Heath free to enter?+
Yes — Hampstead Heath is completely free to enter and is open year-round. The swimming ponds charge a small fee.
Can I swim in the Hampstead Heath ponds?+
Yes. There are three bathing ponds — men's, women's and mixed — open year-round, weather permitting. A small entry fee applies. The ponds are managed by the City of London Corporation.
Are dogs allowed on Hampstead Heath?+
Yes, dogs are welcome on Hampstead Heath and must be kept on leads in certain areas (around the ponds and children's play areas). There are dedicated dog-friendly sections throughout.