Outdoors Hampstead, London
Hampstead Heath
An outdoor spot in Hampstead, London, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.
Why go
Rolling heath with ponds and a city view from Parliament Hill.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in London, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is British Museum, 3.1 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Hampstead
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Sunset
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in London, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1British Museum
Two million years of human history, from the Rosetta Stone to the Parthenon sculptures. Free entry.
Sight · 3.1 mi straight-line - 2Dishoom Covent Garden
Bombay café-style restaurant known for bacon naan rolls, black daal and chai.
Food · 3.6 mi straight-line - 3Victoria and Albert Museum
Design, fashion and decorative arts across 145 galleries, with a courtyard café in the original tea rooms.
Sight · 4.4 mi straight-line - 4Columbia Road Flower Market
Sunday street market crammed with flowers, plants and small independent shops.
Shopping · 4.4 mi straight-line - 5Tate Modern
Modern art in a former power station on the South Bank, with a free viewing level over the Thames.
Sight · 4.4 mi straight-line - 6Borough Market
London's oldest food market, packed with cheese, oysters, pies and street food stalls.
Food · 4.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Hampstead Heath is a stop on our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in London
Another curated outdoor spot in London. See the full London guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in London run from 45°F in January to 73°F in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Hampstead Heath itself, we suggest: Sunset.
Modelled monthly averages for London from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full London weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Hampstead Heath, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Heath Lodge, London NW5 1QR, UK
- Coordinates
- 51.55967, -0.15970
- Destination
- London, United Kingdom
Hampstead Heath: quick answers
How much time do you need at Hampstead Heath?
Plan on about 2 hours at Hampstead Heath. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Hampstead Heath?
Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Pair with Kenwood House, free and at the northern edge.
Is Hampstead Heath free?
Yes, we list Hampstead Heath as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Hampstead Heath?
Hampstead Heath is at Heath Lodge, London NW5 1QR, UK, in Hampstead. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Hampstead Heath?
Hampstead Heath appears on London, the Cotswolds & Bath, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Hampstead Heath to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to London.
Plan London
- London travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit London weather by month
- London to The Cotswolds 76 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in London
- The George Inn Drinks
- Tower of London Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.