Hi, not sure which bus you need from Kensington as we stayed in Shoreditch. However there is a good website called Transport for London which lets you plan your journey. Website address is tfl.gov.uk. Also suggest you download the app Citymapper which is also very useful.

Don’t know, but visit cityoflondon.gov.uk, or call 020 74855757 !

Hampstead Underground is close to the southern end of the park. It's pretty far down. The lift is slow but don't even think of doing the stairs - you might not be able to race after that. I was heading to Kenwood House in the northern part of the park so I took the tube to Archway Station (Northern) and then caught the #210 bus.

Hi BelfastCar0l, Cycling is allowed on the Heath, but only along specific shared use paths. We don't allow cross-country cycling and also have some paths for pedestrian use only. Our website features maps of the shared use paths and a few other helpful things. TripAdvisor doesn't allow us to link out, but you can find that if you search for Hampstead Heath Cycling. If you'd like any more help at all, feel free to email us at hampstead.heath@cityoflondon.gov.uk. Thanks and best wishes, The Hampstead Heath team.

With kids I would opt for the Parliament Hill section with its wide open fields, running track, playground, and swimming pools. Bring blankets and a picnic lunch. There is a Marks and Spencer right next to the Hampstead Bus and Overground Station that offers a variety of pre-made meals and drinks so you don't have to haul your picnic onto the tube or bus. About a twelve minute walk from Belsize Park tube station, the last station within zone two on the west branch of the Northern Line. A visit afterwards to Camden Market is a good side trip.

Just enjoy the views & the walk. Really, that's it. Then go get something to eat at Karma Bread which is close by. Ask for Tami or Sacha.

a must do , dont leave london with out going, start at parliament hill fields and walk to kenwood then highgate village ,drink a pint in the gate house

There's always the Spaniard Inn...

Well I have not been there at night so I would suggest you familiarise yourself with the topography during daylight hours, take a friend for safety and a torch or flashlight to find your preferred viewing position. I would imagine there would be some light pollution but the possibilities of good viewing would be endless. There might be local groups that go out, there might be some restrictions on hours. There are a number of ponds so beware the risks involved.