The Bathing Ponds, London
Hampstead Heath has three notable outdoor bathing ponds.
Hampstead Heath has three notable outdoor bathing ponds. The Men's Pond and Women's Pond are both part of the line of small lakes on the eastern edge of the heath known as Highgate Ponds, and the Mixed Pond is part of Hampstead Ponds on the opposite side. Opening hours vary seasonally, so check before going.
Hours
Sun
7:30
17:00
Mon
7:30
17:00
Tue
7:30
17:00
Wed
7:30
17:00
Thu
7:30
17:00
Fri
7:30
17:00
Sat
7:30
17:00
About The Bathing Ponds
Parliament Hill, Staffyard Highgate Road, Hampstead Heath, London NW5 1QR
+44 20 7485 38
The Bathing Ponds and Nearby Sights on Map
Keats House
Keats House was home to John Keats from 1818 to 1820 until he travelled to Rome where he died at the age of 25
Burgh House and Hampstead Museum
Burgh House is a beautiful grade I listed 17th century Georgian building that today houses the Hampstead Museum
Kenwood House
Kenwood House is a stately Georgian villa with art by masters such as Rembrandt, Turner, Reynolds and Vermeer
Fenton House
The Fenton House is the oldest house in Hampstead, dating back to 1667
Parliament Hill (London)
This is a high part of the Heath with clear open vistas, and the views looking south over the city are quite wonderful
The Hill Garden and Pergola
The Hill Garden is a beautifully manicured hidden garden on West Heath, which was originally part of the gardens of 19th century Inverforth House built by Viscount Leverhulme
Hampstead Parish Church
The Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead is a lovely 18th century church dedicated to St John the Evangelist
London Freud Museum
The former home of Sigmund Freud
Highgate Cemetery
Highgate Cemetery is burial ground of several noteworthy writers, poets, painters and princes, including Douglas Adams, George Eliot and Henry Moore
Camden Arts Centre
The Camden Arts Centre is a contemporary arts centre housed in a lovely Victorian mansion