About Highgate
Highgate is a Northern line Zone 3 station on the High Barnet branch, serving one of north London's most exclusive villages. The station is the gateway to Highgate Cemetery -one of the world's most celebrated Victorian garden cemeteries, the resting place of Karl Marx, George Eliot and Michael Faraday -and to Hampstead Heath's Highgate Ponds.
Traveller Tips
- 1Highgate Cemetery East (free) and West (guided tours, charge) are fascinating
- 2Highgate village has beautiful Georgian streets, an independent cinema and excellent restaurants
- 3Hampstead Heath's Highgate Ponds are a 15-minute walk
- 4No step-free access
Accessibility
-Wheelchair accessible
-Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
-Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhich line serves Highgate?
The Northern line (High Barnet branch) serves Highgate.
QIs Highgate step-free?
No.
QWhat zone is Highgate in?
Zone 3.
QWho is buried in Highgate Cemetery?
Highgate Cemetery is home to Karl Marx, George Eliot, Michael Faraday, Douglas Adams and many other notable figures.
Station Location
Nearby Attractions
- Highgate Cemetery
- Highgate village
- Hampstead Heath Highgate Ponds
- Kenwood House (walk)