Wildlife interpretation
Visitor engagement across the Heath
In addition to our regular programme of walks and and scheduled activities, Heath Hands has three interpretation and information bases across the Heath:
The Heath Info Hut, open on Saturdays 10am-2pm
The Kenwood Dairy Nature Interpretation Centre, open the second Sunday of the month and the last Saturday of the month, along with additional open days
Our mobile Wild About Hampstead Heath bikes
Heath Information Hut
Our new Heath Info Hut is open by the Parliament Hill tennis courts (location HERE) on Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Find our friendly team for:
Information about the Heath and what’s coming up
Information and leaflets about wildlife and nature on the Heath
Drop-in litter picks
Heath-related merchandise
Dairy Nature Interpretation Centre
Our Nature Interpretation Centre at the Kenwood Dairy (location HERE) is our engagement base to the North of the Heath. Drop in for:
Information about the Heath and what’s coming up
Wildlife specimens and video footage
Information and leaflets about wildlife and nature on the Heath
Themed nature activities, quizzes and colouring-in for kids
Heath-related merchandise
More information here.
Wild about Hampstead Heath bikes
Our volunteers run a regular programme of pop-up nature activities in the Parliament Hill area using our wildlife interpreting bikes. Activities change throughout the seasons - check our what’s on page for details and find them for:
pond dipping
bug hunting
tree and leaf ID
birdwatching
and more!
