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.
43 parks & green spaces listed in Hampstead
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
⭐ 5.0
Chalcot Square
⭐ 4.5
Galapagos Tortoises
⭐ 4.8
Gorilla Kingdom
⭐ 4.7
Hampstead Green
⭐ 5.0
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
Parliament Hill Fields
⭐ 4.8
Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track
⭐ 4.4
Parrots
⭐ 4.3
Penguin Beach
⭐ 4.8
Primrose Hill
⭐ 4.7
Primrose Hill Playground
⭐ 4.6
Rainforest Life
⭐ 4.2
South End Green
⭐ 4.4
Swiss Cottage open space
⭐ 4.5
Talacre Gardens
⭐ 4.3
Talacre Town Green
⭐ 5.0
Three Island Pond
⭐ 4.4
Tiger Territory
⭐ 3.9
virtual Zoo
⭐ 5.0
Yellow Mongooses
⭐ 4.3
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.