Waterlow Park, London

#516 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Waterlow Park is a 26-acre park in the south east of Highgate Village, in north London. It was given to the public by Sir Sydney Waterlow, as "a garden for the gardenless" in 1889. ()

Elevation: 371 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°34'9"N, 0°8'42"W

Address

Swain's Ln N6Camden (Highgate)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7974 8810

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Waterlow Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Highgate Cemetery, Hampstead Heath, Parliament Hill Lido, Hampstead Heath Woods.

~900 ftS
Cemetery
Highgate Cemetery, London
5 min walk • Highgate Cemetery, nestled in the verdant surroundings of North London, holds a special place in the city's heritage as a quintessential Victorian burial ground. Established in 1839, this atmospheric locale has become one of the capital's most intriguing sites...
1.2 miSW
Hilltop park with woodland and city views
Hampstead Heath, London
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Hampstead Heath is a sprawling oasis offering a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Known for its rolling meadows, woodlands, and tranquil ponds, this protected site covers an impressive 320 hectares.
0.9 miS
Water park, Amusement, Swimming
Parliament Hill Lido, London
24 min walk • Parliament Hill Lido, Parliament Hill Fields, Gordon House Road, Hampstead Heath, north London, is next to Gospel Oak railway station. The lido, also known as Hampstead Heath Lido, is a public unheated open air swimming pool, open for 12 months a year. It first opened in 1938.
0.9 miSW
Park
Hampstead Heath Woods, London
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling metropolis of London, Hampstead Heath Woods offers a serene escape from the city's relentless pace. This ancient woodland, part of the larger Hampstead Heath, is a treasured green space that provides visitors with a taste of the...
~1330 ftS
Monuments and statues
Tomb of Karl Marx, London
7 min walk • The Tomb of Karl Marx stands in the Eastern cemetery of Highgate Cemetery, North London, England. It commemorates the burial sites of Marx, of his wife, Jenny von Westphalen, and other members of his family.
0.9 miSW
Park, View point, Playground
Parliament Hill, London
24 min walk • Parliament Hill is an area of open parkland in the south-east corner of Hampstead Heath in north-west London. The hill, which is 98 metres high, is notable for its views of the capital's skyline.
0.7 miSW
Park
Hampstead Heath Ponds, London
18 min walk • Hampstead Heath Ponds are a series of some thirty bodies of water on or adjacent to Hampstead Heath, a vast open area of woodland and grassland in north London.
0.5 miN
Theater
Jacksons Lane, London
13 min walk • Jacksons Lane Arts Centre is a multi-arts venue in Highgate, north London, located in a Grade II listed former Wesleyan Methodist church. The building is home to a 166 capacity theatre, a large scale dance and rehearsal studio, a cafe-bar and four other multi-purpose spaces.
1.3 miSW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
2 Willow Road, London
34 min walk • 2 Willow Road is part of a terrace of three houses in Hampstead, London designed by architect Ernő Goldfinger and completed in 1939. It has been managed by the National Trust since 1995 and is open to the public. It was one of the first Modernist buildings acquired by the Trust, giving rise to some controversy.
1.2 miNE
City hall, Modernist architecture
Hornsey Town Hall, London
30 min walk • Hornsey Town Hall is a public building in Hatherley Gardens in the Crouch End area of Hornsey, London. The building was used by the Municipal Borough of Hornsey as its headquarters until 1966. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1400 ftNW
Museum
Highgate School, London
7 min walk • Highgate School, formally Sir Roger Cholmeley's School at Highgate, is an English co-educational, fee-charging, independent day school, founded in 1565 in Highgate, London, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Waterlow Park?

Nearby attractions include Highgate, London (5 min walk), Highgate Cemetery, London (5 min walk), Tomb of Karl Marx, London (7 min walk), Upstairs at The Gatehouse, London (7 min walk).

How to get to Waterlow Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Waterlow Park:

Bus

Cromwell Avenue • Lines: W5 (5 min walk)
South Grove • Lines: 271 (5 min walk)

Metro

Archway • Lines: Northern (14 min walk)
Highgate • Lines: Northern (16 min walk)

Train

Upper Holloway (20 min walk)
Gospel Oak (26 min walk)