Parliament Hill

North London


This hill in Hampstead Heath offers wonderful views over London.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby North London attractions

1. 2 Willow Road

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2. Keats House

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3. Hampstead Heath

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Sprawling Hampstead Heath, with its rolling woodlands and meadows, feels a million miles away from the city – despite being about 3.5 miles from Trafalgar…

4. Highgate Cemetery

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5. Kenwood House

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6. Fenton House

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7. Freud Museum

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8. Vagina Museum

1.38 MILES

Eager beavers won't want to beat around the bush and delay entry to this unique exhibition – the only one of its kind in the world (though we’re told…