The highest point of London and once the Bishop of London’s hunting estate, Highgate ward encompasses many green spaces. Much of Hampstead Heath, an ancient expanse of land, lies in the ward. It is celebrated for its magnificent and legally protected views over London from Parliament Hill. The stately mansion Kenwood house is on the Heath and holds popular summer outdoor concerts overlooking the lake. In Highgate’s tranquil Waterlow park is another fine country mansion, Lauderdale House, now an arts and education centre. Highgate’s cemetery is the final resting place for many distinguished figures such as Charles Dickens, Michael Faraday and Karl Marx.
Plan your journey (Transport For London Journey Planner)
Places of Interest:
Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, NW3. Outstanding neo-classical property owned by English Heritage.
Highgate Cemetery, Swain’s Lane, N6 6PJ. Cemetery and natural woodland park.
Parliament Hill, NW5. Hill on Hampstead Heath boasting wonderful views across London.
Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG. Arts and education centre holding workshops and events.
Waterlow Park, N6. Beautiful hillside 26 acre park with tennis courts.
Upstairs at the Gatehouse, The Gatehouse, North Road, N6 4BD. Fringe theatre supporting the young and new in the industry.
Highate Literary and Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, Highgate, N6 6BS. Private members library and meeting rooms, holding regular lectures and events.
B&B to Boutique Hotels click here for local accmodation
Transport:
South Hampstead – Silverlink
Gospel Oak – Silverlink
Tufnell Park – Northern Line
Archway – Northern Line
Councillors:
Surgeries:
Please note that Highgate is a split ward
Green Councillor Surgery Times (Councillors de Souza and Oliver)
Starting from 21st October 2006
3rd Saturday of the month
Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
11 South Grove, N6
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
2nd and 4th Friday on the month in September
1st and 3rd Friday of the Month thereafter
Highgate Newtown Community Centre
25 Bertram Street, N6
6:30 to 8:00pm
Awaiting dates
Holly Lodge Community Centre
30 Makepeace Avenue, N6
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Conservative ward Councillor surgery time
(Paul Barton)
No surgeries in August
Friday 1, 15 and 29 September
Highgate Newtown Community Centre
25 Bertram Street, N6
from 6.30 p.m. ? 8:00 p.m.
No Surgeries in August
Then the last Monday of each month thereafter
Holly Lodge Community Centre
30 Makepeace Avenue, N6
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
No surgeries in August
Saturday 2 September, 7 October, 4 November and 2 December
Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
11 South Grove, N6
from 10.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
Third Saturday of the month
Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
11 South Grove, London N6
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Hospital:
Whittington Hospital, Highgate Hill, N19 5NF.
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