Highgate Wood City of London

Highgate Wood City of London The official account of Highgate Wood 🍄‍🟫
A stunning ancient woodland with rich wildlife, sports and community events, hidden away in North London.

A Hobby fledgling looks down during its first days out of the nest 🪶🪹Two Hobby chicks and three Sparrowhawk chicks have ...
20/08/2026

A Hobby fledgling looks down during its first days out of the nest 🪶🪹

Two Hobby chicks and three Sparrowhawk chicks have fledged their nests in the past few weeks, seen by our team and visitors to the Wood. These birds of prey are a sign of a healthy woodland ecosystem; Sparrowhawks help to regulate populations of smaller birds, while Hobbies catch dragonflies and other insects on the wing.

Although they may appear vulnerable as they make their first flights, their parents are usually close by, continuing to feed and protect them as they learn to survive independently.

Thank you to Mark Albini for these beautiful shots 📸

We are hiring! Apply today for the role of Administrative Manager 📣🌳Join our incredible team at the City of London Corpo...
19/08/2026

We are hiring! Apply today for the role of Administrative Manager 📣🌳

Join our incredible team at the City of London Corporation and oversee our administrative and business services function across North London Open Spaces (Hampstead Heath, Golders Hill Park, Highgate Wood, Queen's Park, and West Ham Park).

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a complex, fast-moving environment and enjoys balancing strategic oversight with developing and improving processes, creating systems, and ensuring efficiency and organisation within a fast-paced operation.

If you want to work in the public interest and are ready to support our mission to deliver incredible services across some of London's most iconic public open spaces, then we want to hear from you!

➡️More info: https://cityoflondon.jobs.hr.cloud.sap/job/Administrative-Manager-%28North-London-Open-Spaces%29/1178-en_GB
➡️Deadline: 11:59pm on 14 September 2026

Due to the extreme heat, the under-5's slide has been closed off in the Children's Playground. There is currently an Amb...
13/08/2026

Due to the extreme heat, the under-5's slide has been closed off in the Children's Playground.

There is currently an Amber Heat Alert; please ensure you stay hydrated, seek shade, and look after each other 🪴

Help us keep you, other visitors and our Wood safe during this heatwave.💧 Stay hydrated🔥 Do not light any fires or BBQs ...
12/08/2026

Help us keep you, other visitors and our Wood safe during this heatwave.

💧 Stay hydrated
🔥 Do not light any fires or BBQs - pack a picnic instead
🗑️ Use our bins or take your litter home; litter is hazardous to wildlife and increases wildfire risk
🌳 Respect the environment and our staff. Abuse will not be tolerated and breaches of our byelaws are subject to enforcement action.

Together, we can keep our green spaces welcoming for everyone.

11/08/2026

Sparrowhawks heard in Highgate Wood!🪶

The audio heard here was captured on a Ranger's phone while he was working in the Wood last week.

He said: "I could hear two calls coming from different directions, which makes me wonder if it was a fledgling and parent. I could see one adult perched comfortably on a branch."

It's always wonderful to see wildlife thriving; the Wood provides the cover, nesting opportunities and plentiful food sources that sparrowhawks need. They play an important role in healthy ecosystems, helping to balance bird populations and reflecting the overall health of the habitats they live in.

The footage shown here is of Eurasian Sparrowhawks filmed in Norway, giving a clearer look at these hard-to-spot birds.

Now that you know what to listen and look out for, why not bring your binoculars or camera to the Wood? 👀📸

Remember to stay calm and quiet, and always give wildlife plenty of space🦔💚

Audio: Highgate Wood Charity
Video Credit: Images freely available at OpenPlanet.org
Video Production Company: Silverback Films

When the photo is of more than trees🧐🌳Beneath this woodland floor lies one of London’s most remarkable Roman archaeologi...
06/08/2026

When the photo is of more than trees🧐🌳

Beneath this woodland floor lies one of London’s most remarkable Roman archaeological sites! Nearly 2,000 years ago, this was a bustling pottery production centre, where kilns fired pots destined for Roman Londinium. Excavations uncovered the remains of at least ten kilns and more than 40,000 pottery fragments, revealing a thriving industry hidden beneath today’s peaceful Highgate Wood.

Want to know more about the history and wildlife of Highgate Wood? Follow us!🍃👏

...or undergoing 'inosculation', as scientists call it 🤝🌳Inosculation is a natural process where two trees weave and int...
04/08/2026

...or undergoing 'inosculation', as scientists call it 🤝🌳

Inosculation is a natural process where two trees weave and intertwine together. As branches or stems from two neighbouring trees rub against one another over time, the bark can wear away and expose the cambium, the living growth layer beneath.

If the cambia meet, they can fuse together and form a natural graft, just like the two hornbeams pictured here 💚

This connection can provide added structural support and may even allow the trees to share water and nutrients through their joined tissues. A remarkable example of how trees adapt and grow together in the woodland!

Come down to the Wood and try and spot an example of this! Make sure to tag us in your photos 👏📸

03/08/2026

☀️ Planning a trip to one of London's parks this week?

Whether you're meeting friends, enjoying a picnic, or making the most of the sunshine, a few simple actions can help everyone enjoy these special spaces.

💧 Bring plenty of water
🥪 Choose a picnic over a BBQ
🗑️ Take litter home if bins are full
🌳 Respect the park and fellow visitors



Staying safe in hot weather 👇
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This World Ranger Day, we want to recognise the dedication of the Highgate Wood Ranger team, whose work helps protect na...
31/07/2026

This World Ranger Day, we want to recognise the dedication of the Highgate Wood Ranger team, whose work helps protect nature, support biodiversity and ensure the Wood remains a place for people to connect with the outdoors.

Thank you for your knowledge, care and commitment to this special green space💚

What's your favourite part of Highgate Wood? Let our team know in the comments!👇

Amber Heat Health Alert & Increased Wildfire Risk 🚨The Met Office has issued another Amber Heat Health Alert, starting t...
28/07/2026

Amber Heat Health Alert & Increased Wildfire Risk 🚨

The Met Office has issued another Amber Heat Health Alert, starting tomorrow morning, 29 July. Remember to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and hats, and schedule activities for cooler times of day. For more information, please visit gov.uk/UKHSA/beat-the-heat.

The hot and dry conditions caused by this year's weather means even a small spark can quickly start a serious fire. Please help protect the Wood by:

🔥 Not lighting BBQs or campfires
🚭 Disposing of ci******es safely
🗑️ Taking litter home, especially glass bottles

Report any signs of fire immediately by calling 999 and our Duty Mobile on 07786 538932.

Thank you for helping keep our green spaces safe during this heatwave🌿🚒

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