The City of London protects
and manages, by charitable trust, almost 11,000 acres of open
spaces within and around the capital for the benefit of local
communities and visitors. Hampstead Heath is one of London’s most popular green
spaces, situated just six kilometres from Trafalgar Square. An
island of beautiful countryside, the magic of Hampstead Heath lies
not only in its rich wildlife and extensive sports and recreational
opportunities, but also in its proximity and accessibility to
millions of people. There is an athletics track, an education
centre, extensive children's facilities, three swimming ponds and a
Lido. The Hampstead Heath Consultative Committee provides a forum
for local residents and users of the Heath to comment upon the
management of the Heath.
