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Hampstead Heath

1 year

We've made it even easier to donate to the Hampstead Heath Charity by linking with @JustGiving which means we can collect Gift Aid too. Support us in protecting and conserving the amazing and special Heath 🌳💚

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

3 years

One of the beautiful fallow deer in Golders Hill Park took ill recently and sadly passed away. The autopsy revealed plastic in the stomach. This was probably litter that had blown into the enclosure. To ensure this doesn't happen again, please take your litter home with you.

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Hampstead Heath

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4 years

THREAD! We'd like to tell you all a story of love, loss and big blue Ikea bags, by popular demand! It's the story of a swan, and takes place on London's famous Hampstead Heath (that's us). Back in 2016, two swans lived happily in the Heath's ponds (on the Highgate side)...

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

The Swan Sanctuary's founder Dot Beeson sadly passed away on 1 May following a battle with COPD and cancer. This was the same morning that the other cygnets on the Heath hatched. We dedicated this new sturdy raft on the Hampstead No 2 pond to Dot.

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

4 years

The Sanctuary volunteers had to make a quick decision. They decided Wallace, her apparent new love, should come back to the Heath with her! Aww! Side note here: Ikea bags make great swan carriers, and their long necks sticking out like an awkward impulse buy is always funny.

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

2 years

Lost bear on Hampstead Heath! This little ted looks like he is being missed by someone. 💔He's safe in our office now but we'd love to reunite him with his owner. Please re-tweet to get this teddy home.

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Back at the ponds, Swan Sanctuary volunteer and wildlife photographer Louisa Green kept a watchful eye on the pair - would they be happy back on the Heath together? Would Wallace take off after his weekend love affair? But it soon became apparent they had found true love.

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Soon it was obvious to the regulars that our newlyweds had eggs of their own, as the female swan could usually be found sitting on her well-hidden nest. Yesterday, two months after their return to the Heath, the perfect happy, fluffy ending to the swan love story hatched!

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@CityCorpHeath

7 years

#Found on Hampstead Heath: A large bag of superheros. Unfortunately they can't help themselves out of this pickle, but if you know anyone that has lost their special toys, let us know 02073323773 #lost

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Thanks to everyone who is using the Heath and Highgate Wood responsibly for their daily exercise - this means no picnics, no ball games and no social gatherings. If you follow these regulation we can keep our green spaces open for all to enjoy. ❤️🌳

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

LOST on the Heath - a toy hamster, aptly called Hampsterd Heath. This much loved toy was in a black cloth bag with a balloon pattern and left in the wooded area north of the P.Hill view point at the weekend. Please share and help us get this hamster home!🐿️💔

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Is this laziness, is it a lack of awareness, is it because the bins a few hundred feet away were to far to walk or do the people not care. Whatever the reason, it’s unacceptable. If you’re coming to Hampstead Heath take your litter and recycling home with you.

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Happy New Year. Here's to a brighter 2021. 💚🌳

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

4 years

We hope you've enjoyed our little swan love story. Many thanks to our Heath rangers and Louisa Green for always going above and beyond for our troublesome swans, and to The Swan Sanctuary and all its volunteers for their amazing work.

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Time for some happy news from the Heath! The famous widowed swan of the Hampstead No 1 pond, who recently found love during her stay at the swan sanctuary, now has 10 eggs! Please remember social distancing from the swans and others if you're taking a look on your daily exercise!

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

For wildlife and Swan updates the relevant instagram pages are: CoLHampsteadHeath, TheSwanSanctuary and Louisas.Lens Support the Swan Sanctuary here: For those worried about extra publicity for the parents, their nest is well sheltered from onlookers!

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Our Bathing Ponds, Lido, Athletics Track, outdoor gym and tennis courts will all be reopening on 29 March. We look forward to welcoming you back 😀🏊‍♀️🏊🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🎾

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@CityCorpHeath

7 years

Not one, not two, but three Kingfishers spotted on the Bird Sanctuary Pond this morning.

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

For the first time since its stainless steel liner was installed in 2005, Parliament Hill Lido has frozen over! This may be partly due to the filtration system being turned off while some maintenance is completed. Let's hope it's a little warmer when lockdown ends! 😎

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Happy New Year from all of us at Hampstead Heath💚

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

2 years

Merry Christmas from everyone at Hampstead Heath 🎄

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

There have been some stunning photos of the Heath tweeted over the past few days- keep them coming. We need something to cheer us up during this second lockdown! Here’s one taken close to the Hill Garden by a member of staff.

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Merry Christmas from all of us at Hampstead Heath 💚

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Merry Christmas from everyone at Hampstead Heath

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

While the established swan couple on the other side of the Heath became parents once again, Louisa received messages from around the world asking after the widow and Wallace (which should definitely be the name of this book). Locals doing their daily exercise helped keep watch.

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Dog owners be aware- we had an attempted dog theft on the Heath yesterday. Thankfully the thief did not succeed and has been arrested. This is not a common occurrence on the Heath but dog theft is on the increase, so please keep a close eye on your four-legged friends.

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Christmas has arrived on the Heath 🎄

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Lovely to see our Highgate swan family reunited ❤️after the female’s recovery from a dog attack. The dog swim area has since been reduced as a safety measure- please keep dogs under control. Thanks to @swan_sanctuary for looking after her and Louisa Green for the pic.

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

4 years

The swan on the roof was quickly identified as our missing widow. She was collected by the amazing volunteers from The Swan Sanctuary, which really deserves its own thread: its founder, Dot Beeson, started it in her backyard, sold her own home to expand it and was awarded an MBE!

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

We just had to share this amazing photo taken by @comadad 😍

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

We’re please that outdoor sports and leisure are permitted under Tier 4 so our bathing ponds, lido, tennis courts and athletics track will remain open. Playgrounds and toilets will also remain open.

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Spring on Hampstead Heath 🌷❤️

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

11 months

🐏 Sheep are returning on the Heath next week, 11-18 September! The sheep grazing trial is back aimed to make an area of the Heath more biodiverse. The sheep (on loan from Mudchute City Farm) will be out every day from around 8.30am to 7pm on the Heath extension.

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Sadly our famous Widow swan passed away at the end of last week - probably of old age. We're glad she found love again last year. If you don't know the story - take a look at this thread...🦢🦢❤️

Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

4 years

THREAD! We'd like to tell you all a story of love, loss and big blue Ikea bags, by popular demand! It's the story of a swan, and takes place on London's famous Hampstead Heath (that's us). Back in 2016, two swans lived happily in the Heath's ponds (on the Highgate side)...

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Soon she seemed fine to head home, so they went to retrieve her. The large male swan stood in the way. They let the two settle and tried again, and again he stood in the way. When they finally got her into the car, she cried for the male swan. Could it be love at first sight?

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

5 years

Today marks 30 years since the City of London took over managment of Hampstead Heath. Our aim is to protect and conserve this unique green space for the enjoyment of all, now and in the future. #30yearsofheath

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Everyone who has tweeted us regarding Milli the stolen dog, you will be pleased to hear she has been reunited with her owner. 🐕

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Our staff have had an enormous task on their hands clearing all of this. Please don't leave rubbish piled up by overflowing bins - take it home and recycle where you can. #KeeptheHeathclean

David Baddiel

@Baddiel

4 years

The detritus from the festival on Hampstead Heath today to celebrate what I assume must be the end of the pandemic - I mean why else would hundreds of people clearly not from the same household be sitting really close together, hugging, snogging, rolling about...?

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

What a lovely photo from 1938. Sadly we won't see these scenes repeated today on the Heath but fingers crossed for some snow very soon...

Rob Baker

@robnitm

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Hampstead Heath, Boxing Day in 1938

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@CityCorpHeath

5 months

The view across Hampstead No. 2 Pond is always a delight. 😍 📸: naturelife_captures, Instagram

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@CityCorpHeath

4 months

It's hard to believe, looking at the weather now, that this photo was taken at the Lido this morning! 😎 📷Charlotte, Head of Parks and Operations

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

2 years

Swimmers, please note - the summer booking system at the Ponds and Lido comes to an end today. From tomorrow (Tues 30 Aug) you will no longer need an advanced booking to swim.

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@CityCorpHeath

5 years

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Hampstead Heath!

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

The rescued swan spent the weekend at the Swan Sanctuary. Since January, the Sanctuary had been home to a male swan, who'd been rescued after a territorial fight at Waltham Abbey and needed surgery to remove two fishing hooks found in his throat. Our widow was placed in his pen.

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

2 years

Swimming water temps today: Lido: 15 degrees Men's Pond: 14 degrees Mixed Pond: 13 degrees Ladies' Pond: 12 degrees 😎

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@CityCorpHeath

1 year

The latest in swimming headgear modelled by a Hampstead Heath lifeguard. 🦆

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@CityCorpHeath

1 year

Signs of spring are popping up in woodlands on the Heath 🌹😍

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

4 years

A few days later, just before the UK went into lockdown, our Heath rangers received a phone call from a woman living nearby who had an unusual problem: there was a swan stuck on her roof. Could it be our widowed swan? All in a day's work for our rangers, so up they climbed...

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@CityCorpHeath

9 months

Did you know Hampstead Heath is the place that inspired C.S Lewis to write The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. There's just something magical when walking around the woodland parts of the Heath 🪄

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

A glorious day on the Heath 🌳🌿💚

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@CityCorpHeath

7 months

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the team in Hampstead Heath! 🎄 Throwback to a few years back where the Heath was looking magical as ever with snow ❄️

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Can you believe this photo is of Parliament Hill taken on this day 115 years ago in 1906? Looks more like the artic circle but the hardy Edwardians are out in force for some sledging fun!

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@CityCorpHeath

2 years

Have you seen the Scottish Wildcats at Golders Hill Park Zoo yet? 😻😻 Ruthven, a male, and Fearn, a female, arrived from the Highland Wildlife Park in December and after keeping a low profile while they settled in they are now often to be spotted exploring their new home.

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@CityCorpHeath

2 years

Beautiful frosty morning on the Heath ☀️❄️😍

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

For four years, the widowed swan spent her days alone, flying between the Highgate ponds as if looking for her lost mate. Just after he died she made a nest and laid unfertilised eggs. She never left to find anyone new, and any suitors who tried their luck were swiftly rejected.

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Swans generally mate for life - like humans, they will sometimes get "divorced", and if one dies they will often find another partner. One day, the pair were flying together when the male swan hit a building and sadly died. His widow was left alone on the Highgate ponds.

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

1 year

Amazing! 🦉❤️

Reuben Braddock

@rubatroid

1 year

Usually not much to report on Hampstead Heath in June but today was different - the first Barn Owl since before WWII! Epic find by one of our local birders this morning. Photo taken this evening before dusk @CityCorpHeath #londonbirds

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

2 months

Celebrating National Volunteers Week at Hampstead Heath! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers at @HeathHands who tirelessly dedicate their time and energy to preserving the beauty and vitality of our cherished Heath.🌱💚 #NationalVolunteersWeek

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@CityCorpHeath

7 months

Stunning sunrise in Hampstead Heath 🌅 📸: davidberkeleymusic, Instagram

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@CityCorpHeath

2 years

A very cute wood mouse photographed in Highgate Wood recently. 🐁

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Gorgeous! The sky was beautiful as we finished work on the Heath yesterday 😍

Wolfgang Blau

@wblau

4 years

Evening walk with a friend. London, Hampstead Heath tonight.

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Our staff will be working extra hard this morning to clear yesterday’s rubbish. Please help us care for the Heath during this heatwave and take your rubbish home and recycle ♻️ where you can - don’t leave it piled up next to a full bin. 💚

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Beautiful morning for a swim. Water temp at Lido and Ponds is 9 degrees. 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Earlier this year, another pair of swans appeared on the Highgate ponds. Swans are territorial so we all wondered how she would react. Then she disappeared and nobody could find her! Was this the tragic consequence of a swan turf war? Had she fled, or been killed by the new pair?

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

From this Monday you won't need to book to swim at the Ponds or Lido. The Ladies' and Men's Pond are open from 7am to 4.15pm, Mixed Pond is open from 7am to 3.30pm and the Lido is open from 7am to 12.30pm

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@CityCorpHeath

2 years

Happy Easter from the Hampstead Heath team 🐰🐣

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@CityCorpHeath

5 years

Sheep make their return to the Heath in over 50 years. They are grazing the Tumulus for one week- come and say hello. @HeathHands @HandHSocHeath

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Happy 30th Birthday to the person and their gathering that celebrated a 30th Birthday under the shelter on the No.11 Football Pitch yesterday. Heath staff weren't so happy this morning having to clear up the rubbish you left behind. #Heath150 #LoveTheHeath

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

This is stunning Stephen 😍

Stephen Moore

@steve_m10

4 years

A beautiful Autumn morning.

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

@thatscot @schooltruth You may be overestimating the capabilities of our Constabulary 😆 but we would like to watch CSI: Hampstead Heath...

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

As Hampstead Heath continues to see large numbers of visitors keeping it local for their daily exercise and recreation, can we ask people to take their litter, waste and recycling home with them. #carefortheHeath

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Gorgeous sunrise over the Hill Garden this morning. 📷 taken by one of the Heath’s talented Team

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

It’s that time of year again - bird nesting season. We’ve put up fences to protect the swan nests but please keep dogs under close control at all times around all the wonderful wild birds that nest on the Heath. 🦢🦆🐦🦉🐣

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

There's no need to worry if you spot this cygnet who seems to be stuck on the ice on Highgate No 1 Pond. At this time of year any remaining cygnets who haven't yet left home are chased off by their parents, and she has realised this is the perfect spot to avoid them!

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

A heartwarming story, to brighten up your Thursday, of a swimming season ticket wristband found at the bottom of the sea in Kefalonia - now on its way to the Men's Pond to be reunited with its owner. Thank you to those kind souls who sent it on. 👍

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@CityCorpHeath

7 years

Autumn colours are beginning to show again on the Heath. We love this old pic of an autumn leaf rainbow by @HeathHerbs

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

The Heath's Bathing Ponds and Parliament Hill Lido reopen tomorrow morning from 7am. We expect them to be very busy for the next few days with queues likely so please keep this in mind and be patient with our staff. Remember water temps approx 8°C so take care if returning! ☀️

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

We ❤️ this pic of the Model Boating Pond taken this morning - thanks for sharing @jesswade 😍

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Staff are increasingly finding more and more discarded disposable face masks on the Heath. These can be dangerous to wildlife which can become entangled in them. Please dispose of them carefully and ideally take them home with you. Thanks!

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Happy winter solstice. 📷 @MattMaranPhoto

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@CityCorpHeath

7 years

An unusual visitor spotted at Parliament Hill this morning - a beautiful Crane. Probably on his/her way to Spain for the winter.

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@CityCorpHeath

5 years

Wishing you a safe and happy new year, from the team at Hampstead Heath! Thank you to all our staff for their hard work throughout the year and particularly over the festive season, looking after the Heath and keeping our visitors safe.

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@CityCorpHeath

2 years

The reinstated 'Constables Pond' located at Branch Hill - west of Whitestone Pond - has now been excavated. A community led project, to bring back this historic pond which is in Constable paintings and is designed to attract wildlife, will be finished in Spring 2023. @RedfrogNF

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@CityCorpHeath

5 years

Yesterday marked the first day of Autumn. We couldn't resist retweeting this leaf-art showing the spectrum of leaf colours captured by @Kim_Wyrt a few years ago on the Heath. Happy Autumn Equinox!

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@CityCorpHeath

9 months

📸 The view from the Viaduct bridge

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@CityCorpHeath

1 month

It's now the time of year when toadlets and froglets start to emerge and leave their pond for the first time. Please watch out for them, particularly on paths, and try to avoid squashing our little amphibious friends. 🐸🐸

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

4 years

After an incredibly busy day on the Heath yesterday, we urge you to follow the Government's advice and keep a safe distance, at least 2m, from others. We have a shared responsibility to keep the open spaces safe for everyone who visits them #SocialDistancing #Corvid19

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@CityCorpHeath

5 years

The Heath's Ecologist photographed a pair of Greater Spotted Woodpeckers and then he noticed a nestling in the tree and got a lovely image of the adult feeding it's young.

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@CityCorpHeath

3 years

Two glorious pictures of a serene Hampstead Heath this morning shared with staff by Charlotte Ashburne taken on an early morning walk on the Heath.

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3 years

After the mist has cleared, it’s turned into a stunning day 😍

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

If you see one of these bright yellow signs that say "No cycling" when you're heading into Sandy Heath, what that means is "No cycling" - it's not too difficult a concept, and it applies to all of Sandy Heath. Please respect the unique habitats of this area - no cycling.

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@CityCorpHeath

1 year

Even a light dusting of snow transforms the Heath into a magical winter wonderland 😍❄️

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@CityCorpHeath

2 months

The Pergola has reopened fully today after some essential maintenance works. The Hill Garden and Pergola, which opens at 8.30am every day, are looking amazing at the moment thanks to the hard work of the Gardening Team. 👏

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2 years

Did you know the larger ponds on the Heath were dug as reservoirs to supply drinking water in 17th & 18th centuries? Now they are used for swimming, angling, as a home for wildlife and places for us all to enjoy. #LovetheHeath

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4 years

Help us to care for the Heath. In this difficult time we are asking everyone to only visit the Heath for daily exercise (walk or run) and to please take any rubbish or dog waste home with you. It shouldn't need repeating, but abusing our staff is unacceptable and unhelpful.

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

Happy Easter to all those celebrating. Wishing everyone a happy and safe weekend.

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@CityCorpHeath

4 years

For those of you coming to the Heath to get your daily exercise by running, please be considerate of others and stay 2m away from them. If we all follow this rule, we slow the spread of the virus, take the pressure off the NHS and save lives. #Coronaviruslockdown

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Hampstead Heath

@CityCorpHeath

5 months

Have you caught the amazing central London views from Parliament Hill? Because it includes St Paul's, it's one of only a small number of protected views in London. 🏙️ 📸: Colin, Heath Hands Manager