What's Highgate like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, why not visit Highgate? While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Hampstead Heath and Highgate Wood. There's plenty more to see, including Kenwood House and Lauderdale House.
How to get to Highgate
Flying to:
- London (LCY-London City), 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Highgate
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Highgate
- London (LTN-Luton), 23.4 mi (37.6 km) from Highgate
Things to see and do in and around Highgate
What to see in Highgate
- Hampstead Heath
- Highgate Cemetery
- Kenwood House
- Lauderdale House
- Hampstead Ponds
Things to do near Highgate:
- The British Museum (3.7 mi/6 km away)
- Oxford Street (3.9 mi/6.3 km away)
- London Eye (4.9 mi/7.8 km away)
- O2 Forum Kentish Town (1.3 mi/2.2 km away)
- Alexandra Palace (1.8 mi/2.9 km away)
When is the best time to visit London?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 6°C)
- Rainiest months: October, August, June, November (average 72 mm of rainfall)