Question of the week: Do you have a favourite London view or vista? "Parliament Hill, formerly known as Traitor's Hill, is the gateway to London's Hampstead Heath. It's a natural haven to the north of London, with panoramic views looking south over the city and beyond into Kent and Surrey. The 791 acre heath is an amalgam of the grounds of several large houses that once were in the area. It's thought that Parliament Hill took its name from it being a point of defence during the English Civil War - a place for the troops loyal to Parliament. Due to its centrality and quasi-rural atmosphere, it also has the title: The Lungs of London.
Use Transport for London's website to work out the best was there from either the K-M residences or the London Centre (buses are probably best)"
- Ric
* Photo by Harshilshah100, used under Creative Commons, with thanks.
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