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Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill — hill and area of open parkland in the south-east corner of Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hampstead Heath · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Parliament Hill is a public park in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 932 km². Managed by City of London Corporation. Wikidata describes it as: "hill and area of open parkland in the south-east corner of Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5597°, -0.1597°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Parliament Hill is an area of open parkland in the south-east corner of Hampstead Heath in north-west London. The hill, which is 98 metres (322 ft) high, is notable for its views of the capital's skyline. The Houses of Parliament, which are 6+1⁄4 miles (10.1 km) south of Parliament Hill in the City of Westminster, can be seen from the summit, although construction in the intermediate parts of London has partly obscured them.
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Background
History
A mound on the hill may have been a Bronze Age burial barrow. In 1133, the hill was part of a manor that Henry I gave to a baron called Richard de Balta. During Henry II's reign it was passed to Alexander de Barentyn, the king's butler. A legend states that this was the site from where Guy Fawkes and Robert Catesby, of the Gunpowder Plot on November the 5th 1605, planned to watch the destruction of Parliament. The area that was known as Traitors' Hill may have acquired its current name during the English Civil War in the 17th century, when it was occupied by troops loyal to the English Parliament. Over time, plots of land in the manor were sold off for building, particularly in the early…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5597, -0.1597
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW3 2TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Nearest railway station
- Hampstead Heath — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2036052 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Parliament Hill, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Parliament Hill, London.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parliament Hill?
- Parliament Hill is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW3 2TJ), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- Who runs Parliament Hill?
- Parliament Hill is operated by City of London Corporation.
- Is Parliament Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Parliament Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parliament Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Hampstead Heath, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW3 2TJ.