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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Harry Taylor

London’s Primrose Hill to close gates at night after row that divided locals

A man running on a green grass hill in the foreground, and blurry outline of trees and buildings in the background
Running up Primrose Hill: joggers and dog-walkers are among those opposed to shutting the park overnight. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images

There will be no more conversing with the spiritual sun on Primrose Hill for William Blake fans, or anyone else for that matter – at least not at weekends, after Royal Parks announced plans to close the park overnight.

Whether it should remain open after dark at weekends has divided the north London community around the park in Camden, after late-night parties on the hill peaked during Covid lockdowns, but disruption continues to be an issue for some residents.

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