Waterlow Park
A hillside park in Highgate with three spring-fed ponds, Lauderdale House (a house dating to around 1580, now a cafe and arts venue) and wide views over the City skyline.
- Park
- Price: Free
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Did you know
Sir Sydney Waterlow gave the land to the London County Council in 1889 as 'a garden for the gardenless', and the park opened in 1891.
Local tip
The park is locked when dark, and closing times are posted at each of its seven gates. The nearest tube is Archway, and the Lauderdale House cafe is open daily from 9.30am to 5pm.
Finding it
- Address
- Highgate Hill, London N6 5HG
- Nearest station
- Archway (Tube), 633 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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