Hampstead & Highgate Festival takes to the Heath
Hampstead Heath will be the venue for two City of
London-supported family events as part of the 10th annual Hampstead
& Highgate Festival (7-17 May 2008).
Saturday 10 May, 1.00-3.00pm
Join in a free, lazy afternoon of Blues at Parliament Hill
bandstand with the fabulous Blues Boys. No booking required – just
turn up (in bad weather, event will take place in Parliament Hill
café).
Location – Parliament Hill bandstand, off Highgate Road. Tube:
Kentish Town; Train: Gospel Oak.
Saturday 17 May, 2.00-3.45pm
Celebrate the final day of the festival on a high note with a
musically-themed walk across Hampstead Heath. Meet at the Education
Centre, at the side of the Lido (off Gordon House Road) at 2.00pm.
Walk ends at St John-at-Hampstead Church, Church Row, NW3 in time
to catch the end of rehearsals for that evening’s gala performance
by the Hampstead and Highgate Festival Orchestra.
Walk suitable for Children aged seven to 14 years (must be
accompanied by an appropriate parent). This is a free event but
pre-booking is essential. Call Festival box office on 0870 033
2733.
Location – Hampstead Heath Education Centre, off Gordon House
Road, NW5.
Hampstead & Highgate Festival -
www.hamandhighfest.co.uk
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Notes for editors
City of London Corporation:
The City of London Corporation provides local government services
for the Square Mile, the financial and commercial heart of Britain.
It is committed to maintaining and enhancing the status of the
business City as the world's leading international financial and
business centre through its policies and services. Its
responsibilities also extend far beyond the City boundaries and
include management of the Barbican Centre, Central Criminal Court
at the Old Bailey, 10,000 acres of open space including Hampstead
Heath and Epping Forest, three wholesale food markets as well as
acting as the London Port Health Authority.