Primrose Hill

I don't know how anyone could have anything negative to say about Primrose Hill. Perhaps I'm biased as it's the closest park to me (Hampstead Heath being the second) but I just find it so idyllic. On a warm day you'll find many people having picnics, walking their dogs, or just enjoying the view.

There are also many cafes and shops within walking distance, so if you find you want something to eat you can easily get to a cafe in 10-15 minutes walking. I personally recommend Lemonia or Alma for a nice lunch.

Overall I think Primrose Hill is magical and I will spend every possible second of free time I have there!

Before gnawing on turkey legs and slabs of rare prime rib, Henry VIII used this patch of greenery as his hunting grounds presumably while his six wives looked on with royal comportment. The only thing that has lasted through the last six centuries is the patch of greenery which Jamie W. and I trodded upon after walking along the Regent's Canal. It was a swelteringly hot day in London except for one slight breeze we felt once we made it to the top of the hill summit. From there, you get quite the unexpected views of central London. A crowd did gather but nothing like the masses that swarm the Sky Garden or the Shard.

I suggest offering to take photos of people in front of the view in order for them to reciprocate in kind. Most were very accommodating, and for those few who demur and refused to take your picture, there's a special place in hell for them where they're constantly blinded by flash bulbs. The walk down the hill was also lovely as you see civilized people doing civilized things like having a white tablecloth picnic or creating a landscape painting under a leafy tree suitable for a mid-priced motel. We just crossed Prince Albert Road to walk through Regent's Park, one of the city's more splendorous parks.

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A beautiful view of London. It was absolutely breath taking in person. If you are in the city, this is a must visit. I went on my last day and was wishing I had made plans to hang here and have a picnic because the sunset was amazing.

Walked up here last night when it was absolutely freezing cold and windy but well worth it!

The walk uphill is challenging in the cold and wind but when you get to the top and look back at the skyline of. London you will feel refreshed. The view of the city from here is nothing short of spectacular! The nightlights add to the beautiful vista!

I highly recommend checking this out and one crucial tip would be do not look back until you reach the top of the hill.

Highly recommend visiting Primrose Hill while in London, especially if the weather is nice. Not only is it a nice place to take a stroll in the park, the views are spectacular.

Depending on where you're coming from, the hill can be a little bit of a climb (not super difficult), but it's so worth it when you reach the top. There's plenty of seating and it's a great place to people watch. When we went, not only were there dogs galore, but there were several bands playing music and lots of peeps doing impromptu photoshoots, all while the sun set in front of us.

Someone told me the weekends are crazy with people, but if you're free mid-week and looking to get some nice outdoors time, you should spend some time here, especially if you want that city view!

These houses in Primrose Hill are colorful and beautiful. Chalcot Square and Chalcot Crescent are where you'll find the famous rainbow houses (this will save you a few minutes walking around). It is a very quiet and residential area but a great spot for photos!

I love Primrose Hill!

Lovely park with great views of London any time of the day or the year. Great place to have a picnic in summer when the weather is nice.

It is worth a visit if you are around Regent's Park or Hampstead. It is a pretty area with lots of cafes and coloured buildings!

I love this place. It's got one of the best free views of London in the morning as the sun is rising behind the skyline.

It's also one of the best places to view the NYE fireworks for free. It does get a little crowded so beware.

In the summertime the park can get a little crowded with people enjoying the sun.

It's very near London Zoo and Camden Town.

Definitely one of my most favorite places to visit when visiting London. The views from here are spectacular. The local area is beautiful too, with lots of small restaurants and cafes around.

This area is really great for all those of you who want to work out in the open air. There's 16 different stations on this "trim trail" and believe me - once you're through with them, you literally fell like a different person...especially the next day, when all of your muscles start acting up!

There's loads of fit people working out here - some accompanied by their personal trainers, some in small groups and some even by themselves. But everyone here seems to be on the same mission: to get fit. (Speaking of personal trainers, you may want to do some research for personal trainers who use this as part of their workout territory - Tim Hayes Personal Training comes to mind.)

The biggest perk of this trim trail - however - is the beautiful view on beautiful bodies: I mean, who doesn't like to watch a Tom Cruise look-alike do pull-ups...especially when the shirt's off ;-)

(The training area is situated behind the hedge next to the public toilets and across the road from the London Zoo bird avery.)