Autumn colours make the the Hill Garden and Pergola even more stunning, but keeping on top of leaf fall - especially after a windy weekend- is a full time job for the Gardening Team, with invaluable support from volunteers. 🍂 #HillGarden #HampsteadHeath

Help us plant new native hedgerows on Hampstead Heath this autumn to boost biodiversity and increase climate resilience by supporting our crowdfunder. Thanks to support from Aviva plc and British Airways, all donations are TRIPLED! Donate here: avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/hampsteadhea…

🌳 Love Hampstead Heath and Golders Hill Park? Vote for us in the Green Flag People’s Choice Award 2025! 🗳️ Click ‘Vote for this site’ via this link: ow.ly/P4kH50X7Mpl Voting closes 31 Oct at 5pm – let’s make the top 10! #GreenFlagAward #PeoplesChoice #HampsteadHeath

Can you spot the heron? This World Mental Health Day, remember to reconnect with nature where you can, taking a breath and observing the wildlife 🍂 #worldmentalhealthday #hampsteadheath #london #nature

An atmospheric evening shot recently captured on the Heath Extension 📷Senior Ranger, Dermot. 🤩

Ladies' Pond Update (16 October): Patches of concentrated Blue Green Algae persist preventing swimming at this time. Our earliest prediction for reopening is sometime next week. The Mixed Pond is open and Bathing Ponds Season Tickets can be used at the Lido.

A still and clear autumnal day at the viaduct, captured by Mark Stubbings 📸 Thank you for this wonderful image! 🍂

Love Hampstead Heath? Vote for us in the Green Flag People’s Choice Award 2025🌿 It’s quick and easy: ✅ Visit greenflagaward.org/park-summary/?… ✅ Click ‘Vote for this site’ Voting closes 5pm on 31 October – let’s get into the UK’s top 10! #GreenFlagAward #PeoplesChoice

The Blue Green Algae has cleared sufficiently and the Ladies' Pond has now reopened. Swimming will resume from today, Tuesday 21 October.

It's National Reptile Awareness Day!🐍 To help support our reptile populations, please avoid leaving litter, keep dogs under control, and give wildlife plenty of space without touching or disturbing them. #hampsteadheath #reptiles

Zippos Circus is returning to Hampstead Heath!🎪 Running from Friday 24 October to Tuesday 28 October, come along to experience the magic of the big top, amazing acrobatics and family fun 🌟 Get your tickets now at zippos.co.uk

Due to wind speeds of over 40mph, the swimming ponds have closed this morning (October 23) for safety reasons. We hope to reopen later today subject to the Met Office weather forecast, and will update via our channels.

Wind speeds have exceeded 40mph today (October 23) and as a result, for safety reasons, Golders Hill Park, the Hill Garden and Pergola have been closed. If anything changes, we will post updates here.

The Met forecast has cleared and the swimming ponds will be reopened today from 12 midday (October 23).

The Met Office has predicted a drop in wind speeds, and Golders Hill Park, the Pergola and the Hill Garden will reopen at 12 midday (October 23)

This beautiful shot was taken on the Heath by Adam Piccolo 📸 (Instagram account: adampiccolo) Do you know the species of this little bird in the autumn colours? Drop it in the comments below ⬇️🥰 #nature #london #birdwatching #autumn #hampsteadheath

We’re proud to share that six of our parks and gardens have won top awards in this year’s London In Bloom competition! 🌸🌿🏆 A big thank you to our staff & volunteers who keep our green spaces looking spectacular all year round. 💚

London In Bloom Discover a green space near you: cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/g… 🗺️ West Ham Park Green Square Mile Hampstead Heath Queen's Park Official

Our November activities on Hampstead Heath and at Kenwood are live! To find out more and book on, head to heath-hands.org.uk/whatson or pop in to see us at the Heath Info Hut on Saturdays from 10am-2pm for more information.

Remember, remember on 5th November... that setting off fireworks on Hampstead Heath is strictly prohibited. They terrify wildlife and are a major fire risk. If you visit the Heath to watch displays over London, be respectful of our neighbours and take rubbish away with you.