Country parks · London
Waterlow Park
In or near Tyburn.
Waterlow Park — park in Highgate, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Archway · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Waterlow Park is located in Camden, London, with the nearest railway station being Archway, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Waterlow Park is a country park in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1889. It covers approximately 10 km². Heritage designation: Grade II* listed park and garden. Named after Sir Sydney Waterlow, 1st Baronet. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Highgate, London". Coordinates: 51.5690°, -0.1450°.
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Summary from the official site
Lauderdale House is a historic Tudor house located in Waterlow Park, Highgate, offering a blend of history and creative opportunities. Visitors can explore its vibrant gardens and enjoy stunning views, as well as learn about its diverse past as a home, school, and hospital.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Waterlow Park is a 26-acre (11 ha) park in the southeast of Highgate Village, in north London. It was given to the public (i.e. the London County Council) by Sir Sydney Waterlow, as "a garden for the gardenless" in 1889. It is located to the west of Swain's Lane.
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Background
History
The land has been laid out as gardens since the seventeenth century and contains many mature trees. Lauderdale House sits at the edge of the park. It was built around 1580 and subsequently owned by the Dukes of Lauderdale. It is now used as a tea room and for functions and arts events and is surrounded by formal gardens. The original timber-framed structure has been extensively modified from its original sixteenth century construction, and none of the interior remains in its original state. It was the home of Earl (later Duke) of Lauderdale in the 17th century. There is a local tradition that Nell Gwyn, the mistress of King Charles II lived there at a later date. It reopened in 2005 and is…
Description
The park is set on a 29 acre site on a hillside south of Highgate Hill. It is named after the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Sydney Waterlow. The site offers views across the City of London. It has three ponds all fed by natural springs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5690, -0.1450
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- N6 5HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Phone
- 020 8348 8716
- Established
- 1889
- Nearest railway station
- Archway — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7974321 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Waterlow Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Waterlow Park, Highgate - geograph.org.uk - 370048.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waterlow Park?
- Waterlow Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N6 5HG), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Waterlow Park?
- Waterlow Park — park in Highgate, London.
- How do I get to Waterlow Park?
- The nearest railway station is Archway, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode N6 5HG.
- When was Waterlow Park built?
- Built or established in 1889.
- Is Waterlow Park a listed building?
- Waterlow Park is officially recognised as Grade II* listed park and garden listed.
- Is Waterlow Park free to visit?
- Yes, Waterlow Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Waterlow Park?
- The nearest railway station is Archway, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N6 5HG.