Primrose Hill to close for Bonfire Night and New Year's Eve

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 12:32 · Archive

Primrose Hill will close overnight from 10pm to 6am between 30 October and 9 November, and on New Year's Eve, following two fatal stabbings.

Primrose Hill will be locked nightly from 10pm to 6am between 30 October and 9 November, with an additional closure on 30 December at 8pm until 6am on 1 January. The park is a popular viewing spot for London's fireworks displays on both occasions.

The closures follow two fatal stabbings at the park in three years. Sixteen-year-old Harry Pitman was stabbed during the New Year's Eve fireworks gathering in 2023, and 21-year-old film student Finbar Sullivan was killed there in April this year.

Royal Parks, which manages the green space, said the decision was necessary because large unorganised crowds gather on these occasions. A spokesperson stated: 'The safety of all park visitors is our priority. These are not organised events, they are gatherings in open parkland and we have limited controls that we can deploy to ensure public safety. Closing Primrose Hill overnight is the only responsible course of action.' Royal Parks has reminded the public that organising large gatherings without permission and setting off fireworks or lanterns breach regulations enforced by the Metropolitan Police.

How it is being reported

• Primrose Hill to shut on Bonfire Night and New Year's Eve over safety concernsThe Camden park, which attracts large crowds on special occasions, has seen two fatal stabbings in three yearsMyLondon · 17 Oct, 12:06
• Primrose Hill to close for 11 nights around Bonfire Night amid public safety fearsRoyal Parks will close Primrose Hill overnight from October 30 to November 9 and over New Year's Eve after two fatal stabbings in three years.This Is Local London · 16 Oct, 11:49

In this story: Primrose Hill · Royal Parks · Harry Pitman · Finbar Sullivan · London · Metropolitan Police

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