Attractions in North London

There is a wide range of attractions in North London from museums and galleries to theatres and concert venues. Below are just a few of the places you can visit.

Further ideas are available from the individual Boroughs’ website, the ‘Things to Do’ directory or from Visit London.

Alexandra Palace - ‘The People’s Palace’ first opened in Victorian times in 1873. In 1936 the BBC transmitted their first ever public broadcast from Alexandra Palace – the tower and studios are still there. Nowadays, Alexandra Palace hosts concerts, fairs and exhibitions all year round, whilst its beautiful grounds give fantastic views across London. Look at the website for forthcoming events.

artsdepot - North London's latest arts centre is a stylish and exciting venue offering a vibrant and dynamic programme of events in its unique, state-of-the-art performance and gallery spaces.

artsdepot offers a broad range of theatre, comedy, dance, music, spoken word and visual art; so whether you're looking for children's shows, comedy gigs, West End success stories or a stint of Flamenco dance, knitting or acting from our extensive range of children's courses and classes, artsdepot definitely has something for you.

artsdepot is based at the heart of North Finchley's town centre, sitting alongside health & leisure facilities, restaurants, bars and shops. There is also a cafe and bar within the new 4-storey building, providing a comfortable and relaxing place to enjoy a drink, a snack or an evening meal. Look at their website for more information or to register on their FREE mailing list call 020 8369 5454.

Bruce Castle – is a Grade 1 listed 16^th century manor house in 20 acres of parkland in Tottenham. It houses the Haringey’s local history collections and archives, and Bruce Castle Park was the first public park in Tottenham. Click here for further information.

Chickenshed - The Chickenshed theatre is so-called after its origins in 1974, when it began in premises that were quite literally a chickenshed. Today it is based in a modern setting in Southgate.

Chickenshed has a performing company which has a deservedly excellent reputation for producing innovative and exciting theatre. Imaginative sets, exuberant casts and stirring music are the norm for main house productions, while studio work has given space to new writing, creative adaptations and ingenious staging. Regular jazz evenings and other music events take place in Chickenshed’s bar throughout the year. Click here for details of future events and productions.

Church Farmhouse Museum - located in Hendon, this is one of the oldest surviving dwelling houses in the Borough of Barnet. It was in about 1660 and was the centre of a busy dairy and hay-making farm. Nowadays, there are regular exhibitions throughout the year and it is open from Saturdays to Thursdays. Further information can be found on the website.

Epping Forest - Epping Forest is the largest public open space in the London area, at almost 6,000 acres, and provides activities and sites to suit all ages. The Epping Forest Visitor Centre provides a good starting point and information on its opening hours is available on the website.

Forty Hall – a Grade One listed building situated between Enfield Town and the M25, with extensive grounds and gardens open from dawn till dusk. As well as being the venue for events throughout the year from ice skating in winter to open air theatre in the summer, it is home to the Enfield local museum and regular art exhibitions.

The house is usually open Wednesday – Sunday from 11.00am – 4.00pm. For further information look at Enfield Council’s website.

Lee Valley Park - If you enjoy wildlife, countryside, fantastic open spaces with great places to stay, then the Lee Valley Regional Park is the place for you. It stretches for 4,000 hectares between Hertfordshire down to the River Thames and provides leisure activities to suit all ages, tastes and abilities. Call 01992 702 200 or look at their website.

Myddelton House Gardens – Myddelton House was home to the horticulturalist, EA Bowles (1865 – 1954), and the 4-acre gardens are an enchanting place to visit at any time of the year. The National Collection of award-winning Bearded Iris has its home at the gardens. The website has details on events taking place and opening times. Forty Hall and Capel Manor are nearby.

The Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture - MoDA is part of Middlesex University, but is also a public museum with free entry for everyone. Their varied exhibitions give a vivid picture of domestic life in the first half of the 20th century, while also looking at contemporary design, art and issues related to the domestic environment. MoDA's outstanding collections throw light on what homes were like and how people lived in them. Workshops and events provide educational, informative and entertaining experiences for adults and children alike. MoDA has truly become the museum where everyone can feel completely at home. For further details see their website.

Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge – this was built for King Henry VIII in 1543 and was originally used as a grandstand to watch the hunting of deer. Today it is a fabulous historic building surrounded by Epping Forest, and the ideal location to step back in time to get a sense of how life would have been in Tudor times. An exciting range of free events is provided throughout the year from archery days to Tudor picnics – further information on events can be found on the website.

Royal Air Force Musuem - based in Hendon this superb museum charts the history of aviation, covering the World Wars and battles through the 20th century including the Gulf War. See and sit in aircraft and learn how an aeroplane flies. Admission is free. See their website for more information.

Vestry House Museum - only a few minutes walk from Walthamstow’s busy shopping centre, Vestry House Museum is waiting to unlock the story of the people of Waltham Forest . It is located in Walthamstow’s original workhouse, built in 1730 as a home for local paupers and today holds displays on local history including the Bremer car – one of the earliest motor cars built in Britain . Click here for more information on the museum and up-to-date opening times.

Walthamstow Stadium - drawing visitors in from across London this dog-racing track is immensely popular. It held its first race in 1933 and has now become of the UK's leading venues for greyhound racing. The stadium’s trackside restaurant is extremely popular on Saturday nights. Look at their website for more details and offers.

William Morris Gallery – this is the only public museum devoted to England ’s best known and most versatile designer. The Gallery is in Walthamstow in what was Morris’s family home from 1848 to 1856, on the edge of what is now Lloyd Park. Entrance is free. Click here for up-to-date opening times and details on current exhibitions.

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