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Hampstead Heath railway station

Coordinates: 51°33′19″N 0°09′55″W / 51.5553°N 0.1654°W / 51.5553; -0.1654
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Hampstead Heath London Overground
Hampstead Heath is located in Greater London
Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath
Location of Hampstead Heath in Greater London
LocationHampstead
Local authorityLondon Borough of Camden
Managed byLondon Overground
OwnerNetwork Rail
Station code(s)HDH
DfT categoryD
Number of platforms2
AccessibleYes[1]
Fare zone2
National Rail annual entry and exit
2019–20Decrease 3.274 million[2]
2020–21Decrease 1.647 million[2]
2021–22Increase 2.587 million[2]
2022–23Increase 2.972 million[2]
2023–24Increase 3.325 million[2]
Key dates
2 January 1860Opened
Other information
External links
Coordinates51°33′19″N 0°09′55″W / 51.5553°N 0.1654°W / 51.5553; -0.1654
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Hampstead Heath railway station is in the London Borough of Camden in north London on the North London Line, between Finchley Road & Frognal and Gospel Oak stations, and is in Travelcard Zone 2. Since 11 November 2007 it and the service there have been run by London Overground. It is located on South End Road close to South End Green and Pond Street in the old South End of Hampstead.

History

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In the nineteenth century up to 100,000 people per day used the station at weekends and on public holidays as the Heath was a popular leisure destination for Londoners.[citation needed] The station was rebuilt, after Second World War bomb damage, and in the 1990s in conjunction with works to allow Eurostar trains to use the North London Line.

Design

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The platform canopies are in a pseudo-antique style which is in stark contrast to the poured concrete style of the rest of the station's structural features. The line runs below street level with access via staircases to each platform. Lifts providing access to both platforms were added in 2014.[3] During the same refurbishment works new ticket barriers were added.

Artwork

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In 2011, Evenings' Hill by British artist Clare Woods was installed along the length of the platform, made from porcelain tiles.[4][5] The artwork was commissioned by TfL in 2011, as part of London Overground's art programme.[6]

Services

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All services at Hampsted Heath are operated by London Overground using Class 378 EMUs.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[7][8]

During the late evenings, the services to and from Clapham Junction do not operate.

Preceding station London Overground Following station
Finchley Road & Frognal
towards Richmond
 Mildmay line
North London line 		Gospel Oak
towards Stratford

Connections

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London Buses routes 1, 24, 46 and C11 serve the station.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Step free Tube Guide" (PDF). Transport for London. April 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Estimates of station usage". Rail statistics. Office of Rail Regulation. Please note: Some methodology may vary year on year.
  3. ^ "London Overground's Hampstead Heath station rebuilt". Transport for London. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  4. ^ "London Overground Hampstead Heath". Modus Operandi Art Consultants. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  5. ^ Woods, Clare. "Biography | Clare Woods". Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  6. ^ "New public art at Hampstead Heath station". Transport for London. 14 July 2011. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  7. ^ Table 59 National Rail timetable, December 2023
  8. ^ "London Overground Timetable: Richmond and Clapham Junction to Stratford" (PDF). Transport for London. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Buses from Hampstead Heath and Royal Free Hospital" (PDF). TfL. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
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