Highgate Woods has been a favoured stomping ground of ours for years. It is part ancient woodland, with trees, winding paths and managed woodland, part park with a great childrens playground split into 2 areas, one for under 5s, the other for under 10s. Enough variety in the playground facilities to keep the most taciturn child entertained for a good hour or two. There is a large field and child-friendly cafe in the centre of the woods. The woods are frequented by lots of local families and has a friendly, buzzy atmosphere.
During the summer holidays a range of summer events run by the City of London are held in the Woods, most of which are free. So far we've happened across 'Birds of Bray', a static display of lots of wild birds (owls, hawks and so on) and BigTree Climbing which is for ages 3+, children are safely harnessed and helmeted and able to climb a big tree and zip down a wire to the ground or swing through the trees like Tarzan. The first event was free, the second was slightly pricey at £15 for all the tree activities. This put a few off but not all and there was a permanent queue throughout the day. If they'd dropped the price by £5 they'd have had much more interest I suspect. Still everyone, even those like my son who couldn't be persuaded to try it this time, enjoyed the spectacle.
Bring a picnic blanket, treat yourself and kids to an icecream from the cafe (or take away chips and a hot chocolate on a colder day) and enjoy the atmosphere at this friendly, bustling woods.
Adults on bikes not permitted but it's paths are scooter and buggy friendly, and small children on bikes are welcome.
there are 2 toilets, one located next to the cafe/open space the other located by the playground.
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