Parliament Hill in London
With a height of 98 meters in the south-east corner of Hampstead Heath, a hill by the name of Parliament Hill is situated to give people a beautiful view of London’s skyline. Regardless of the name, this hill is not responsible to serve the parliament but it definitely does unleash the actual beauty of United Kingdom’s capital. Several landmarks of the London city, like St Paul’s Cathedral and Canary Wharf, can clearly be viewed from the peak of the hill. City of London Corporation is administrating Parliament hill in collaboration with Hampstead Heath. Due to its eminence, a local girl’s school is also named after this landmark of London.
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History:
Parliament hill was named as Traitor’s Hill initially but later in the 17th century, it was renamed as the Parliament House because in the English Civil war, the location was protected by troops of the English Parliament. During the reign of Henry I, the authority of Parliament Hill was granted to Richard de Balata who was known to hold the title of nobility. Later when Henry II acquired the throne, his butler Alexander de Barentyn was honored with the authority.
In the 19th century people started buying the land of Parliament Hill in order to initialize construction but after a few years, the entire hill was bought in £ 300,000 and was added within the geographical premises of Hampstead Heath.
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Things To do at Parliament Hill:
This place is considered ideal for family gatherings and friends hangout on the weekends. You can enjoy a nice picnic on a bright sunny morning.
People who are fond of hiking, running, walking or kite flying can choose this place for such fun activities.
The English National Cross Country Championship is expected to take place at this venue in the year 2012.
Several filmmakers have shot some memorable scenes at the Parliament Hill.
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Nearest Attractions:
Sites:
Though Parliament Hill itself is landmark of London but within the area of a mile's radius, few site and worth visiting locations are present.
- Highgate Cemetery
- Kenwood House
- Freud Museum
After spending some fantastic time at the hill, you can visit any of the eating places mentioned below:
- Parliament Hill Café
- The Freemasons Arms
- The Garden Gate
- Fratelli La Bufala
- The Bull & Last
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Operational Hours:
Parliament Hill is a spacious area which has as such no opening and closing times. You can visit anytime you wish to. But if an event is being organized at the hill then it will have its own specific operational timings. -
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Location:
Highgate Rd, London, Greater London NW5 1QR, United Kingdom. -
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How to Get There:
By Tube:
The only tube station whose tracks are laid at a mile's distance from the Parliament Hill is the Belsize Park station. After taking an exit from the station, head towards the northeast direction and move on Glenloch Road. After covering 0.2 miles distance, take a right turn onto Rowland Hill St and continue your walk on the Hampstead Green. After 0.1 mile, head towards the Pond St/B518 and then on S End Rd. Wrap up the 269 feet distance on S Hill Park and then you will reach Parliament Hill. You can take a detailed view of the pedestrian path from this link.
