Follow in the footsteps of John Constable, England’s greatest landscape painter. Trace his life story and the inspiration he found on the Heath and in the adjacent village of Hampstead.
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Golder’s Hill Park Zoo
A brand-new walk led by the zoo manager. Laura Botelho introduces the animals, tells the story of the zoo and shares her vision for its future.
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Trees of the Heath
A meeting in the chapel to explore our relationship to trees and then a walk to explore the history of some of the most significant trees on the Heath. You must register to take part https://urbantreefestival.org/tree-connections
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Landmarks of the East Heath – CANCELLED
Find our more about the landmarks you know, and maybe something about landmarks you don’t know at all!
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Birds of the Heath in the Autumn
Despite its urban location there’s always something interesting to spot on the Heath: Dartford Warbler (this year! – the first time since WWII), Alpine Swift and Bittern, have all come our way before! Nothing promised … but you never know. And with Pete leading the walk – you couldn’t have a better guide to the …
Hampstead Heath Ferns and Horsetails
A brand-new walk organised jointly with the London Natural History Society, exploring the Heath’s population of ancient ferns and horsetails. This walk will be longer than most so please bring your lunch!
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Spiders of the Heath
Discover the original web designers!
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Henrietta Barnett and the story of the Heath Extension
During a life of unending striving to improve the condition of the poor, Dame Henrietta Barnett also succeeded in saving 80 acres of the Heath for everyone.
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Birds of the Heath in Spring
Discover the returning birds of the Heath in the company of expert birder Pete Mantle. Find out who has arrived from where: chiff-chaff, willow warbler, redstart, winchat, flycatcher – if they’re there, Pete will find them…and maybe you’ll find others… Bring binoculars and sturdy footwear.
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