Escape to Hampstead Heath

Escape to Hampstead Heath

By: Tevstock

Language: en-gb

Categories: Society, Culture, Places, Travel

If you want to escape from the chaos and pressure from your lives there is no better place to be than Escape to Hampstead Heath. I interview guests on the significance of Hampstead Heath in their lives and how time spent on the Heath refreshes, restores and energises them. Join us to Escape to Hampstead Heath

Episodes

Amanda
Jan 10, 2026

In todays episode of Escape to Hampstead Heath we have a wonderful guest Amanda, who first came to the Hampstead Heath May Fair, after ice creams in Marine Ices, and has enjoyed it ever since. Amanda reveals how the Heath is a perfect escape from her work as a ‘not straightforward’ barrister and how small moments of humanity on the Heath make her happy. Enjoy

Duration: 00:18:19
Stephen
Oct 15, 2025

In this episode I spend a wondrous time with Stephen who talks about his experiences of Hampstead Heath in the last few years, when he travelled over from New Zealand. Stephen talks about his experiences of the people and the wildlife in the mens ponds. Enjoy

Duration: 00:18:30
Judith
Oct 15, 2025

In this episode I am fortunate to spend time with Judith who has had a historic attachment to Hampstead Heath and thinks of Waitrose on Finchley Road as her home. Judith also nearly shares her favourite part of the Heath. Enjoy.

Duration: 00:20:01
Mogador
Oct 14, 2025

In this episode I am lucky enough to speak to Mogador who has had quite a history with Hampstead Heath, from grazing the family goat on the Heath, to planning a daring raid, armed with a cleaver, to provide dinner for his brother and himself. Enjoy

Duration: 00:15:35
Rupert
Oct 03, 2025

In this episode I talk to Rupert cowering from the wind by the Bandstand. Rupert talks about how he is now enjoying life in North London, and how he find enjoyment in the Heath even when he is covered in mud and his face is in the grass. Enjoy.

Duration: 00:20:06
Hildegard
Oct 03, 2025

In this episode I spend a joyous time with Hildegard who worked around, walked upon and still enjoys Hampstead Heath and Kenwood. Hildegard talks about her favourite season, flowers and cafe. Enjoy.

Duration: 00:18:02
Jeremy
Oct 03, 2025

In this episode I have the pleasure of spending time with Jeremy, who is a composer and has a physical attachment to Hampstead Heath. Jeremy describes how exercising on the Heath frees him from the confines of his keyboard where he spends most of his working time. Enjoy

Duration: 00:19:57