Parliament Hill Viewpoint Reviews Summary

Views of London

Pros:

• "The main view gives you the London city skyline in all its glory."
• "Love this viewpoint and is a regular destination for heath walks. On a clear day seeing all the way across the city is really amazing."
• "You'll be rewarded with a panoramic vista across the entirety of the Canary Wharf district, City of London and a major part of Central London."
• "Fantastic vantage point, in the lovely surroundings of Hampstead Heath, offering amazing views looking over central London towards The City, St Paul's, Canary Wharf and Stratford."
• "One of the most beautiful places in London. The view is simply breathtaking from parliament hill."
• "Parliament Hill Viewpoint in London is an absolutely breathtaking location that offers stunning panoramic views of the city."
• "Great panoramic views of London. This is a hill located in a park Hampstead Heath. A few benches. Very popular tourist attraction."

Cons:

• "It's good but trees obscure a lot of the view."
• "Honestly I was a bit underimpressed. I was expecting something better, without all those bushes to ruin a possible better view."
• "They must edit the view in the pictures because it doesn't look quite like this - there is a running track at the bottom and it kind of spoils the whole thing."
• "The actual skyline is nearly all shrouded with trees now."
• "View spoiled by far too many wooden weed like trees of the last 30 years of no historic value or importance."
• "The view somewhat impeded by a tree-line in need of ‘a trim ’n blow.’"
• "The view is nothing much to write home about. A muddy hill full of crammed tourists."

Accessibility & Facilities

Pros:

• "Very accessible, plenty of benches, and generally good crowds."
• "Parliament hill is very beautiful and extremely easy to get to, being in the middle of London and just a few minutes away from Gospel Oak overground station."
• "There's free public toilets and a cafe in the park with several ponds and intricate pathways."
• "It's pet friendly and there's a Mark and Spencers 5min away from the park entrance."
• "Easily accessible by public transport though."
• "There is a café and toilet facilities on the way up if you enter the park from the southern entrances."
• "Close to Hampstead Heath Underground station and walking up the hill!"

Cons:

• "Unfortunately, no table service despite waving my hands about quite a lot."
• "But is is really crowded so be there early."
• "Its beautiful at anytime of the day i used to go there lot of time. But I went to see fireworks on new year night. Overcrowded place No screens or speakers."
• "Local tip: after times of rain or heavy use (New Year's for example) the hill is incredibly muddy and marshy and is a slippy journey to the benches."
• "Facilities dismal with most of the benches out of the sunshine by 1pm on a sunny winter's day and no cafe serving the viewpoint of any kind."
• "Note that currently the toilets appear closed."
• "Litter by dog owners was disappointing."

Atmosphere & Experience

Pros:

• "Great place for a picnic with amazing views of London."
• "The heath is a great escape from city life and into a little bit of nature!"
• "Love to watch the colourful kites flying in the sky. Everyone seem to be a kid here and enjoy themselves."
• "During the summer months people will gather at the top and have picnics, parties, get togethers.... quite lively!"
• "A wonderful green park with beautiful views on London. Visit for a picnic with your family and friends!!"
• "It's a fantastic place just to chill and have a panoramic view over london and the rest is appreciated as getting up that hill is a jaunt but it's worth it."
• "Great place to watch all of London's firework displays for free."

Cons:

• "The infuriating good nature of these strange people makes me mad."
• "But is is really crowded so be there early."
• "Nice destination if you are visiting Hampstead Heath. If you are looking for somewhere out of the noise of London. Good views. Good way of letting kids roam free. However there is always someone around, so hard to find your own spot without sharing."
• "Hard to find hill in london area."
• "Some people come there to smoke drug, be careful!!!"
• "Bit too hilly and crowded for my liking."
• "A few times some noisy people drinking and annoying others but good vibes most of the times I've been there."