Highgate Wood

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Highgate Wood is a much-loved ancient woodland, meaning it’s remained woodland for over 500 years, in North London. It is a remnant of the ancient forest of Middlesex, and covering 28 hectares. It is hugely important for wildlife, as well as offering human visitors a connection to a timeless natural landscape in the city.

Highgate Wood is a much-loved ancient woodland, click to find out more information on the Wood.

Heath Hands at Highgate Wood

Our volunteers help the Ranger Team manage and conserve the Wood’s habitats to support a rich diversity of wildlife.

As part of our Schools programme we can offer visits and outdoor acitivities for local schools.

We can also organise visits and activities for your local community group, find out more here.

highgate wood bluebells

Management of Highgate Wood

Highgate Wood is managed by the City of London Corporation as a charity.

There’s lots more information on Highgate Wood’s main website.


What’s On at Highgate Wood

The following events are coming up on Highgate Wood. Head over to our main ‘What’s on’ page if you’re looking for events across the whole of the North London Open Spaces we work on (e.g. Hampstead Heath, Kenwood, Queen’s Park).


Highgate Wood blog posts