The Heath & Hampstead Society fights to preserve the wild and natural state of the Heath; to maintain the character and amenities of Hampstead; and to promote the study of local history, natural history and conservation.
Notice: guided walk cancelled
Unfortunately, the Heath Walk for 6 December 2026 around the Hampstead Ponds has had to be cancelled owing to the indisposition of the walk leader.
Next Guided Walk
The History of the Hampstead Heath Ponds
The Hampstead Heath ponds - can there be ponds anywhere in the world, more in the news? Find out what makes them so special.
Date: Sun 06 Dec, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Duration: 2 hours
Meet at: Burgh House
Walk led by: Marc Hutchinson - Chairman of the Heath & Hampstead Society
UPDATE: Urgent Notice: This walk has had to be cancelled due to the indispositiion of the walk leader.
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Plaques in Hampstead
Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Sir Edward William Elgar was an English composer, among whose best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies.
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