Nature & gardens
Highgate Wood
A 70-acre ancient woodland run by the City of London, with a large fenced playground, an information hut and remains of Roman pottery kilns. The Pavilion Cafe and its terrace sit in a clearing beside a big grassy field, which makes it a relaxed morning for toddlers and older children alike. Some paths are unmade and can get muddy.
📍 London, London · N10 3JN
Visitor information
- Ages
- 0–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Muswell Hill Road, London N10 3JN (2 Sheppards Cottages office)
- Opening times
- Opens 07:30; closing time varies by season (2026 closing from 18:45 late Sept to 16:30 from November).
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Baby changing
- Café on site
- Toilets
- AccessibilityTwo Radar-key accessible toilets (by playground and cafe); mix of tarmac and rough paths.
- ParkingNo car park; two blue badge spaces near cafe; restricted street parking.
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
What's on near Highgate Wood
Everything we list here and within half a mile, in one place.
Coming up
Super Spooky Circus Cabaret for KidsTue 27 Oct – Sun 1 NovGrow: Highly SprungSun 8 NovFlotsam: OperaUpCloseSun 15 NovThe Sleep Show: Peut-Etre TheatreFri 20 Nov – Sun 22 NovThe Elf Factory: HikapeeTue 1 Dec – Sun 6 DecBach to Baby Christmas Family ConcertSun 6 DecThe Three Little Pigs: Stuff & NonsenseTue 8 Dec – Sun 13 DecA Christmas Wish: Let’s All DanceTue 15 Dec – Sun 20 DecPinocchio: Indefinite ArticlesTue 15 Dec – Sun 20 DecBach to Baby Christmas Family ConcertWed 16 DecThere’s a Monster in Your (Christmas) ShowTue 22 Dec – Mon 28 DecPast events here (4)
Most of these come round again — worth looking out for next time.
Make a day of it
Highgate Wood is a stop on this planned day out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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