Volunteers transformed this former wasteland next to Hampstead Heath station into an award-winning woodland glade. Recommended by Condé Nast Traveller, this communal space features winding pathways, informal seating to accommodate performances on the stage at the bottom, three small ponds with varied planting and space to contemplate peace. Tony Panayiotou designed the ponds and soft landscape; Michael Wardle created the hard landscaping. Peace Tiles created and designed by Melissa Fairbanks were donated by the Friends of Peace Garden to greet visitors. The Peace Garden won the Time Out Love London Award for Local Culture in Hampstead (2016).
Gardeners: Keiko, Hugh, Laurence, Miki, Mer
Visitor Information
Open
Saturday 10:00–17:00
Sunday 10:00–17:00
Activities
Children can tie a tag to the Wall of Hope, stating ‘what I want the world to be like when I grow up’.
Send your positive feelings to someone via our wishing well - write their name and post it in the box.
Record a peaceful experience for the website 15second.org.
Secret Life Sax Quartet will be performing on Sunday June 12th from 2pm.
Picnics allowed.
Entrance
South Hill Park NW3 2TS, next to Hampstead Heath overground station. Nearest postcode: NW3 2TS What 3 Words:
cracks.pass.dart
Buses
24, 46, 168, C11
Station
Hampstead Heath
Access
Not easily accessible: steps, narrow paths. Can be viewed from the road through the railings.
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