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