Best Parks to Visit in North London

The best parks for every occasion; from a quiet run to a swim!

The Regents Park

Perfect for: tourists

This Grade I listed Royal park, is situated partly within the City of Westminster and partly within the London Borough of Camden. It is an extremely well-maintained park with beautifully landscaped flower beds and a host of birds and ducks frequently seen along the boating lake’s water edge. You can also walk along the canal from Regents Park, all the way into Camden.
Nearest station: Regent’s Park

Official Regents Park Website

Primrose Hill

Perfect for: a beautiful view

So this isn't officially a park as you can tell by its name it is a 'hill'. It is part of the famous Royal Regents Park (situated at the North end). Like Regent's Park, this area was once part of a great chase, appropriated by Henry VIII. This park is perfect for those who enjoy beautiful views as the hill is one of London's six protected viewpoints, located 63 metres above sea level. The surrounding trees are intentionally kept low to ensure they do not obscure the view.
Nearest station: Chalk Farm, Swiss Cottage, St. John's Wood or Mornington Crescent.

Official Primrose Hill Website

Hampstead Heath

Perfect for: swimming

Hampstead Heath covers approximately 790 acres, making it one of London’s largest green spaces. Situated within the park is Parliament Hill, which is one of London’s highest natural viewpoints, providing beautiful views of the city–perfect for seeing sunrises and sunsets. Additionally, Hampstead Heath is a great place for swimmers as it has an open-air lido (which is open 365 days a year) and multiple bathing ponds.
Nearest station: Hampstead

Official Hampstead Heath Website

Golders Hill Park

Perfect for: wildlife lovers

Golders Hill Park is great for kids as there is a play area, tennis courts, croquet, a deer enclosure, a resident ostrich and a butterfly house. This park is adjoined to Hampstead Heath on the west side, and it is free. Golders Hill has a good, small Italian restaurant and a great ice cream parlour.
Nearest station: Hampstead & Golders Green

Official Golders Hill Website

Alexandra Palace and Park

Perfect for: Families with children

This park has a range of activities for adults and children alike, however, please note it is very far North (approximately 30-60 mins from central London depending on how you travel). There is a lake (where you can rent pedalos), a deer enclosure and a children’s playground. For those wanting to eat in the park, the choices are the water’s edge ‘Lakeside Cafe’ and the quaint, slightly shed-like ‘Grove Cafe’. The park also plays host to ‘Alexandra Palace’–a music venue which also contains an indoor ice-rink and the Phoenix restaurant. This park is also a ‘Go Ape’ location, which is a zip-lining experience up in the trees.
Nearest station: Wood Green, Turnpike Lane & Highgate
Official Alexandra Palace Website

Finsbury Park

Perfect for: boating

There is a small lake situated in the centre of this park. The boating lake is aesthetically pleasing (in an otherwise open park) which helps you forget that you are in the centre of a lively area (Haringey) with the busy Seven Sister Road to the south of the park. This perfect isn't the prettiest on our list but is great for locals looking for a green space or somewhere to exercise.
Nearest station: Finsbury Park, Haringey Green Park

Official Finsbury Park Website

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