Hampstead Heath is on fire with autumn colour right now — gold, copper, every shade of rust 🍁🔥 One of the best years I’ve seen it. If you love autumn, go this week. #HampsteadHeath#London#AutumnVibes
Londoners enjoy Bank Holiday Monday on Hampstead Heath in 1905. The ancient London heath was the nearest countryside escape for many working class London residents. At the time, the fairground was known for its rowdiness.
Picture from the book - HIGHGATE by Paul Feeney
I see the Hampstead #ponds are back in the news today. There seem to be a lot of people who don’t use the ponds complaining about inclusivity that members voted for overwhelmingly. Meanwhile those of us who swim there are more concerned about new puritanical anti-naturist rules!
Ye Olde Swiss Cottage pub. Closed since February 2025. Listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). Community groups can contact Camden Council by 19th September if interested in being a potential bidder for the pub. The Localism Act 2011. Garden overgrown, building neglected.
Happy bank holiday, London ☀️🛍️
Looking for something fun to do this long weekend? Pop in and enjoy a spot of shopping and a bite to eat! ✨
We are open 7am - 12.30am today. Please check individual brand websites for specific opening hours.
⏰ Don't forget!⏰
This Sunday is the "Natural Aspect Summer Concert", hosted by the City of London and the Heath & Hampstead Society.
Come along for live music, food and drink, and even a free Circus skills workshop! Taking place at the Heath Bandstand, from 1-5pm. 🥳
A by-election will take place in the West Hampstead ward on Thursday 28 August.
The deadline for proxy votes and Voter Authority Certificate (VAC) applications is next Tuesday 19 August.
Find out more about this election 👇
https://t.co/ulBBhzi9dV
Library of Things is moving from Kilburn to Swiss Cottage Library this September.
You can get 20% off final bookings with the code THANKYOUKILBURN. All items must be return by Friday 22 August.
https://t.co/sgzGRxCG7j
@libraryofthings
Lots going on this Sunday on @CityCorpHeath - with the Dairy open from 11; the first opening of the Heath Info Hut; you can go Wild about the Heath from 2 and the London Ukelele band huts the bandstand at 3. Check out all the fun info here: https://t.co/hgKvbRrbFW