The Ladies’ Pond will reopen at 7am tomorrow morning. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to welcoming swimmers back to the Pond. The booking system at the Ponds and Lido remains in place until Monday 7 Sep. After that, all swimming is pay/tap on arrival with no bookings until Spring 2027

It's International Bat Night, and we're celebrating these special creatures! Which shot is your favourite?📸🦇 Our teams carry out monitoring to understand the biodiversity of our green spaces; the species recorded play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by feeding on insects after dark.

Don't miss the Natural Aspect Summer Concert!🎺🌞 📍Parliament Hill Bandstand, Hampstead Heath 📅Sunday 30 August ⏰1pm to 5pm 💚Free to attend Thank you to the Heath and Hampstead Society for their work on this event. #FreeEventsLondon #LiveMusic #SummerConcert

The Hill Garden and Pergola is one of London's most remarkable heritage landscapes - and it's now on Instagram! Built in the early 1900s, the 800-foot-long, Grade II* listed Pergola combines dramatic architecture, beautiful gardens and views across the Heath. https://ow.ly/53N550ZCs4N

Wed 19 Aug: The Ladies’ Pond is currently closed due to high levels of blue-green algae. Any bookings made while the Pond is closed will be automatically cancelled and refunded. Ladies’ Pond season ticket holders can access the Lido, subject to availability. We’ll keep you updated here.

Job Opportunity: Administrative Manager 📣🌳 Join our incredible team and support our mission to deliver outstanding services across some of London's most iconic public open spaces! More info: https://ow.ly/1q5Z50ZBnkv Deadline: Sep 14 at 11:59pm

Swimming hours are changing☀️ As the evenings draw in our closing times will gradually move earlier. For full session times and swimming information, visit: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/hampstead-heath/activities-at-hampstead-heath/swimming-at-hampstead-heath

The Parliament Hill and Heath Extension Playgrounds have been temporarily closed due to the extreme heat. This is for the safety of our visitors. The Adventure Playground will close at 2pm; the One O'Clock Club will close at 2.30pm. The slide and sandpit at Golders Hill Park Playground are closed.

Summer isn't over yet! There's still time for young people to join Capital Kids Cricket at Hampstead Heath and enjoy a summer of sport, learning and fun 🏏 Running until 27 August and free for children attending state schools. Spaces are limited - register now: https://lnkd.in/e2ej4p7S

Help us keep you, other visitors and Hampstead Heath safe during this heatwave. 🏊‍♂️ Do not swim in wildlife ponds. 🔥 Do not light any fires or BBQs 🗑️ Use our bins or take your litter home 🌳 Respect the environment and our staff. Abuse will not be tolerated.

If you're visiting the Heath during the partial solar eclipse do not look directly at the Sun. If you wish to observe the eclipse, only do so using certified solar viewing equipment. In events of an emergency ring 999. You can reach our Constabulary on 020 8340 5260.

🌒A partial solar eclipse will be visible above London between 6pm and 8pm on August 12🌒 Light levels will be similar to dusk, and temperatures may dip. Do not look directly at the sun. You can find more advice on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/colhampsteadheath/ #HampsteadHeath

This World Ranger Day, we want to recognise the dedication and hard work of the Hampstead Heath Rangers👏 From protecting wildlife and enhancing biodiversity to caring for visitors and looking after our excellent sport facilities, their work helps Hampstead Heath thrive for both nature and people.

🚨No Swimming in Non-Designated Ponds 🚨 There are three designated swimming ponds, and the Lido, on the Heath. During this heatwave, do not swim in non-designated swimming ponds. If you see someone, or their dog, swimming in a non-designated area, please call our Constabulary on 020 8340 5260.

The Met Office has issued an Amber Heat Health Alert. For more info, please visit gov.uk/UKHSA/beat-the-heat. This photo was taken of one of the many fires our team have had to put out this summer so far - report any signs of fire immediately by calling 999 and our Constabulary on 020 8340 5260.

Today we remember Bill Oddie OBE, a passionate champion of wildlife whose love of nature and connection to Hampstead Heath inspired generations to discover and care for the natural world. 🌿🐦🌿🐦

It’s Love Parks Week! The perfect time to appreciate Hampstead Heath for the incredible green space it provides, allowing people and nature to thrive in London 🍃 What’s your favourite part of the Heath? #hampsteadheath #loveparksweek2026 #keepbritaintidy

Don't miss out!🎉 Join us for our summer concerts at Parliament Hill Bandstand 🎶Concerts are all free to attend, and do not require a ticket. Who are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments!👇

Five water fountains are being replaced across the Heath! From Parliament Hill to Lime Avenue and beyond, you'll find new water fountains going up over the summer months🌞 A big Thank You to the Heath and Hampstead Society and local donors for making this happen 🎉

Capital Kids Cricket is coming to Hampstead Heath!🏏 🌞Open to girls and boys ages 8-15. 🗓️Running from 3-27 August, Monday to Thursday, 10am-2pm. Book here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG83nSMje9d923OZXeJv0pqdzu7aE7UxtmI1ggUDHo5g1cEA/viewform

We’re delighted to announce that Hampstead Heath has once again been awarded a Green Flag Award, recognising it as one of the UK’s best-managed green spaces. The award celebrates excellence in conservation, biodiversity, heritage and visitor experience. Thank you to all who made this possible!

After essential servicing, the Parliament Hill Paddling Pool opens tomorrow (Sunday 12 July) at 10.30am and will be open daily from 10.30am to 5pm. We hope you enjoy your visits over the rest of the summer! 💦

Capital Kids Cricket is coming to Hampstead Heath!🏏 Join CKC's Summer Holiday Camp for four weeks of cricket, friendship-making and skill-building☀️ Places are limited, sign up now! Book here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG83nSMje9d923OZXeJv0pqdzu7aE7UxtmI1ggUDHo5g1cEA/viewform

Kites and Concerts!🎉 What wonderful celebrations we saw last weekend (28 June), from bandstand concerts to the kite festival. Missed it? Come to our next concerts at Parliament Hill Bandstand this weekend! All information posted to our socials pages and website🎺

Parliament Hill Paddling Pool remains closed whilst it is being refilled so it can undergo essential servicing. Please do not enter or use the Paddling Pool whilst it is closed - it is not safe to do so, and may delay works. We expect it to reopen soon - keep an eye on our socials for updates!☀️

Swimming update From 29 June, all evening sessions at the Ponds and Lido will be bookable due to high demand and safety. No Lido evening swim tonight (26 June) – next is Mon 29 June. Other sessions run as normal. Tickets for 29 June–2 July go live at 8pm today, then 7 days in advance at 8pm.

🎣 Give angling a go – 4 July Free fishing sessions (ages 6+) at the Model Boating Pond, Hampstead Heath. Learn to cast, bait & maybe catch a fish! 🐟 🕙 10–4 | No equipment needed 📩 Book: jamieben63@hotmail.com Or drop in (limited spaces) #HampsteadHeath #GiveItAGo

⚠️Important Lido update⚠️ Evening sessions at the Lido are cancelled today and tomorrow (Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June) due to safety concerns following very high demand and anti-social behaviour.

Summer Bandstand Concerts at Golders Hill Park and Parliament Hill!🎶🎺 Don't forget to come along this summer and watch the brilliant performances! Swipe to see the date and time for Parliament Hill Bandstand and Golders Hill Park Bandstand concerts 👉 These events are free and family-friendly.

⚠️ The One O’Clock Club & Adventure Playground after school club will be closed Wed and Thu due to the Met Office red weather warning. With limited shade and no AC, please avoid visiting during this extreme heat. Reopening Friday 26 June. Thank you for your understanding.