Hampstead Pergola and Hill Garden

Hampstead Pergola and Hill Garden

For me, Hampstead Heath is the real gem of London and at the heart of it is what is locally known as the Secret Garden.  Not many knew of this garden’s existence.  It is not well sign-posted.  We only found out of this garden more than 25 years ago when we stumbled upon it while we were out walking at the Heath extension towards Wildwood pond to look at frog spawns.

The secret garden is really called Hill Garden and Pergola.  It is a very tranquil and romantic place; very verdant place with all the plants flowering from trees, bushes, bulbs, climbers and borders.

The pergola is strewn with roses and clematis.  It is a romantic combination of Italian, French and English garden ambience.  Only a few people would wander down to this sumptuous location.

I keep thinking that it could be the perfect venue for a wildly romantic wedding or even a marriage proposal.

If you happen to be at Golders Hill Park, try to drop by the Hill Garden as well which is about 500 metres away.

Now that the weather is really more spring-like, why not bring a book and wander down to the Secret Garden of Hampstead Heath.  It would be a treat.