Visit Highgate
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HIGHGATE
062: Upstairs at the Gatehouse
“Upstairs at the Gatehouse”, a popular local theatre, next to the site of the original High Gate. Originally a Victorian Music Hall, it re-opened as a theatre in 1997. Situated at the highest point (446ft above sea level) of the inner London Boroughs this award winning theatre lives up to its...
102: Wesleyan Methodist Church
The 1905 Wesleyan Methodist Church by W.H.Boney, saved from demolition by the Highgate Society, has since 1976 been the home of the Jacksons Lane Community Centre, a popular local arts venue. In addition to music, drama and comedy, Jacksons Lane regularly features circus skills in its programme of...
004: Lauderdale House
Lauderdale House, built c.1580, probably for merchant Sir Richard Martin, Mayor of London; remodelled in 1645. During the 1660s it was owned by the Earl of Lauderdale (the ‘L’ of CABAL); visitors included Charles II and Samuel Pepys, but the claim that Nell Gwynn was installed there by Charles II...
055: Highgate Cemetery
Highgate Cemetery by architects Stephen Geary & Bunstead Bunning, built 1839 on the site of 17th century Ashurst House. It has over 52,000 graves, many of famous people. These occupants are brought to life by the very informative and entertaining guided tours through the West Cemetery which...
057: Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
The Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, founded 1839. Originally one of many, to promote knowledge of the arts, sciences and literature to the working classes, it is now one of only four remaining.
113: Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath, London’s best-loved open space. A relic of Middlesex countryside, its 320 hectares of fields, woods and ancient hedgerows are a haven for wildlife. There are cafes, playgrounds, events and sporting facilities, maintained by the City of London. Outdoor Hampstead Summer Concerts...