to HampsteadWelcome Heath dows mea he Hampstead Heath is one of a number of open spaces, n t s i et pp parks and gardens in and around London owned and pu The Corporation of London wants d managed by the Corporation of London as part of its n HAMPSTEAD a s you to have a really enjoyable ic commitment to sustaining a world class city. Each n ic and memorable visit. P open space is a unique resource managed for the use and enjoyment of the public and for the conservation HEATH We hope that this leaflet of wildlife and historic landscape. A full list of sites helps you find your way and visitor information can be found on our website around and introduces at www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/openspaces you to the special or by contacting the Open Spaces Directorate on features that make 020 7606 3030. Hampstead Heath one of the best-loved and most famous open spaces in the world.
Careful planning on Hampstead Heath allows recreation and conservation to sit comfortably side by side. Kenwood House It is a great place for people and The Kenwood Estate is managed by our partners, a great place for wildlife. English Heritage. It has its own special character and deserves a visit all on its own. For further information please call the Estate Office on 020 7973 3893
SOME IMPORTANT CONTACTS inCountryside the heart Emergency Heath Constabulary 020 8340 5260 General enquiries Parliament Hill Office 020 7485 4491 of London Golders Hill Park Office 020 8455 5183 Information on Education Centre 020 7482 7073 wildlife and habitat management Superintendent’s 020 8348 9908 office Whilst on the Heath, do not hesitate to approach Website www.cityoflondon.gov.uk any of our staff, who will be happy to assist you. Picture credits: Comma butterfly Rebecca Dean, Woodpecker Yvonne Dean, Front cover/ Children and leaves / Staff photos Sonia Davda, Frog London Wildlife Trust.
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En j Wildlife oy t he for H Over 10 million people visit Hampstead Heath each For plants and animals to Wherever you are on ea th year. The reasons for theireople visits are many and varied. th thrive, they need good quality the Heath you’re never too ro P ug h out Whatever you have come here for, the map in this habitats. That’s what they get on Hampstead Heath. far from the nearest litter bin. the year leaflet will help you to find it. There are large areas of meadows, woodlands and Please use it, or take your litter home. wetlands. The Corporation of London works hard to Dropping litter messes up the Heath. It also means Sports facilities here include an athletics track, tennis improve these areas for wildlife. that Corporation staff have to spend time picking it courts, a petanque pitch and a bowling green. up, when we could be doing something more Lifeguards oversee an outdoor Large areas of grassland have been allowed to grow constructive! swimming pool and three long for the benefit of wildlife. Meadow brown beautiful natural bathing butterflies have increased enormously as a direct Hampstead Heath welcomes responsible dog- ponds. The two bandstands result. Positive woodland management is carried out. owners and their dogs. We believe that cleaning stage music and entertainment This helps increase diversity in the woodland and up dog mess is no longer an option, but an in the summer months. There benefits birds such as sparrowhawks and plants like essential. Plastic scoop bags are available is a range of play facilities for bluebells. New ponds from the main Heath offices, but any plastic children and even a zoo in have been created and bags will do. Dog-waste bins (green) are located at Golders Hill Park. existing ones enhanced. many Heath entrances. Please use them. A bank constructed to Of course, many people find their own entertainment, attract breeding king- Cycle routes are clearly marked on the map. Please enjoying the views and connecting with nature in a fishers has recently done cycle only on these routes, give way to pedestrians way that is hard to do anywhere else in just that. and do not exceed 12 mph. London. S um m e Use the map in this r a t t Whatever you are doing on he leaflet to explore and L id the Heath, please consider o enjoy the amazing the needs and enjoy- variety of wildlife you ment of others, and can find. above all make sure you have fun!
Viaduct Pond is a rich wildlife habitat