Viewpoints · London
Kenwood Viewpoint
In or near Tyburn.
Kenwood Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Highgate · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kenwood Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in London, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Hampstead and Highgate parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area N6.
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Official information
Kenwood is a historic house located on the edge of Hampstead Heath, surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens. Visitors can explore its stunning interiors and a world-class art collection, including works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt and Vermeer, all free of charge.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hampstead Heath Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kenwood Viewpoint is a prominent viewpoint located in London, within the Camden unparished area. It is part of the Hampstead Heath Woods Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recognised for its ecological significance. The viewpoint offers expansive vistas of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5719, -0.1649
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- N6 4JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Nearest railway station
- Highgate — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n600889670 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kenwood Viewpoint?
- Kenwood Viewpoint is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N6 4JU), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Kenwood Viewpoint?
- Kenwood Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kenwood Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode N6 4JU.
- Is Kenwood Viewpoint a protected site?
- Yes — Kenwood Viewpoint is part of the Hampstead Heath Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Kenwood Viewpoint free to visit?
- Yes, Kenwood Viewpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kenwood Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N6 4JU.