Thursday, October 14, 2010

Hampstead Heath, London

{The Heath inspired C.S. Lewis's The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe}
A dreamy place to stroll...

To run...

Fly a kite or take-in vistas of London...

{Kenwood House Museum, Hampstead Heath}
View art in a beautiful setting...

Even bathe in open-air ponds!


Or get lost (happens to me a lot) and daydream away.

P.S. While in Hampstead, don't forget the Hampstead crepe stand...
Or, if you fancy a pint, The Flask pub...

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39 comments:

  1. K and SOctober 14, 2010 at 3:28 AM

    looks like a great place to hang out :)

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  2. The Breakfast LoverOctober 14, 2010 at 4:34 AM

    I didn´t know this place! is spectacular!

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  3. this free birdOctober 14, 2010 at 4:40 AM

    I didn't know that the Heath inspired the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. I could totally see it the moment I looked at the picture. Very cool.

    xoxo,
    Carrie

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  4. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 4:58 AM

    Oooh thanks, I'll have to go to the creperie! I love their logo!

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  5. jeanette from everton terraceOctober 14, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    C.S. Lewis is my daughter's favorite author - must see if she knew this little tidbit. What a place. Simply magical. I can see why it was so inspiring and have now put it on my places to visit next England trip. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    Beautiful pics ;) I'd really like to go back to London some day soon. AND is that a crepe stand that I see???......Now I have no choice but to go.

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  7. NickiOctober 14, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    How gorgeous! The Heath really would be a wonderful place to run... and get lost in thoughts! I love running through trails and away from the city, so that I could get away from the hustle and bustle of life. This looks like an awesome escape!

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  8. BrandiOctober 14, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Jaw-droppinly gorgeous. I would love to get on a plane right now and spend a whole week enjoying this beautiful location. That wood would be first on my list of places to visit -- and then I'd have to stop for a crepe, of course!

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  9. ~*~ saskia ~*~October 14, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Wow wow and one more time, WOW, all these pictures are adorable..
    Have a happy day, Jude xxx

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  10. NikkiOctober 14, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    beautiful!! looks like paradise!

    xx
    Nikki

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  11. UnknownOctober 14, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    ow, as always, perfect fotos....



    xoxo, dear

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  12. little luxury listOctober 14, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Ooh gorgeous shots! Yum I'll keep the crepe stand in mind!

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  13. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEOctober 14, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    You're totally tempting me! I need to get back there STAT! :)

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  14. JeannieOctober 14, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    such beautiful photos!

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  15. Connie @ SogniESorrisiOctober 14, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    These photos are amazing!

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  16. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdOctober 14, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Oh my goodness, I want to be there!

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  17. StaceyOctober 14, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Yep, these stunning pics have most certainly confirmed that i'll be headed to London(one way or another!). Loved your comment over my world today btw:-) XX

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  18. BonBon Rose Girls KristinOctober 14, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Wow! What a dreamy place. You certainly sell it with those amazing photos!

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  19. Lisa GordonOctober 14, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Looks like a wonderful place. That first shot is amazing, followed closely by the 8th!!

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  20. Lisa Lisa LisaOctober 14, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    Wouldn't it be a fantastic journey??? I love the photos, very inspirational.

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  21. JudeOctober 14, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Thank you so much everyone for your lovely, sweet comments!

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  22. IsabelOctober 14, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    it looks so pretty...i really need to plan a trip to europe

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  23. Kristin HOctober 14, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    What gorgeous pictures and that just on a day I have been told that I might or might not move to London. The future will tell...

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  24. AmberOctober 14, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    I want to take a dip in that open air pond pronto

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  25. UnknownOctober 14, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    oh my fave place - my parents took me there every Sunday xxxxx

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  26. Diana MieczanOctober 14, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    Ohh I love love love those images..You had me on the top one! I would love to take a stroll there:)
    Have a great evening
    Kisses,sweetie

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  27. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    beautiful images. Love it. Thanks for taking me there. :)

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  28. thelayeredpancakeOctober 14, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    you have such a nice blog! i love the photographs and the tour.

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  29. Style, She WroteOctober 14, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    The first image is very "Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe"! Oh how I love the English countryside! :)

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  30. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    The 1st photo reminds me of my favourite park back in Japan in autumn. Beautiful photos.. Thanks.

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  31. MeghanOctober 14, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    beautiful photos!!

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  32. RDOctober 15, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Lovely pictures -- One of the many places in London I feel I didn't visit enough was Hampstead.... A wonderful reminder of this beautiful place... thank you! xo bb

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  33. Rosie GreyOctober 15, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Oh, wow - I feel I want to go to London!

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  34. thingsIloveOctober 15, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    I want to go there! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  35. Rachel Wright {The Inspired House of Wright}October 15, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    I just love this. It makes me feel so good inside..like a nice big breathe of fresh air. Thank you!

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  36. AnonymousOctober 16, 2010 at 2:06 AM

    Beautiful photos - even for big city dwellers, open places and beauty is just around the corner ...or a few tube stops away. :)

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  37. Barbara von EngerOctober 17, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    I adore Hampstead Heath - Lived for over five years - To swin in the pond indeed - my favourite past-time of all. XX

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  38. AnnieOctober 18, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    awww gorgeous shots! I love them so much..

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  39. Oh, My DarlingOctober 24, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Wow, everything is so stunning!

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