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Hampstead Heath Extension (also known as The Wyldes)

Introduction

This is a sloping grassland with a number of old hedgerows, mature oak trees and a series of 7 ponds fed by a stream, one of which is an old field pond.

This is a sloping grassland with a number of old hedgerows, mature oak trees and a series of 7 ponds fed by a stream, one of which is an old field pond. The lower part of the slope has playing fields, while at the upper part the fields are managed for hay. To the north it is separated from Hampstead Garden Suburb by a boundary wall punctuated by a raised terrace known as Sunshine Corner.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening is unrestricted.

Directions

Tube: Golders Green (Northern)

Owners

City of London Corporation

History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Site of Nature Conservation Importance

Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

20th Century (1901 to 1932)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

30.06

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust