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Hampstead Heath, including West Heath

Introduction

The Heath has a great variety of habitats including ancient woodland, meadows, wetland, hedgerows, parkland and 26 ponds some of which were built to serve London with its water supply.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening is unrestricted.

Directions

London Overground: Hampstead Heath. Bus: 210, 268, 24, 168.

Owners

City of London Corporation

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Site of Nature Conservation Importance

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest

  • Ancient and Semi Natural Woodland

Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Hectares

231

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust