Issy’s North London guidebook
Nature
Highgate Wood
Muswell Hill RoadBeautiful ancient forest in the heart of North London
Kid friendly places to go
Lovely locally park with playground, tennis courts, basketball court and a cafe where kids can play safely while you relax.
18 locals recommend
Downhills Park
Downhills Park RoadLovely locally park with playground, tennis courts, basketball court and a cafe where kids can play safely while you relax.
The model roads are great for little ones learning to cycle/scoot. For older ones there is a great BMX track and also skate bowl. There is a decent playground and a nice little volunteer run cafe. Kids activities and fitness classes are also often run from "The Hub". There is a nice little wooded area too.
27 locals recommend
Lordship Recreation Ground
Lordship LaneThe model roads are great for little ones learning to cycle/scoot. For older ones there is a great BMX track and also skate bowl. There is a decent playground and a nice little volunteer run cafe. Kids activities and fitness classes are also often run from "The Hub". There is a nice little wooded area too.
Sweet little local park and playground, right behind the house. Convenient to run off a little energy without venturing too far!
Belmont Recreation Ground
Boundary RoadSweet little local park and playground, right behind the house. Convenient to run off a little energy without venturing too far!
So much to do - not only a beautiful view and park, but also boating lake, playground, half-pipe, theatre/event space and all year round ice-skating. Also look out for music and food events at the weekends.
330 locals recommend
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace WaySo much to do - not only a beautiful view and park, but also boating lake, playground, half-pipe, theatre/event space and all year round ice-skating. Also look out for music and food events at the weekends.
Priory Park
112 Middle LaneLovely park with decent playground and nice paddling pool/cafe when the weather is hot.
Little Dinosaurs
Alexandra Palace WaySoft play centre near Ally Pally/Muswell Hill
Lovely park with large playground and paddling pool, deer enclosure, cafe
505 locals recommend
Clissold Park
Green LanesLovely park with large playground and paddling pool, deer enclosure, cafe
Lovely place for a walk. Feels like a world away from London. Nice cafe. Several nice playgrounds nearby. Sometimes holidays they hold nature related workshops & events for kids.
64 locals recommend
Woodberry Wetlands
Woodberry GroveLovely place for a walk. Feels like a world away from London. Nice cafe. Several nice playgrounds nearby. Sometimes holidays they hold nature related workshops & events for kids.
Activities
Lovely big outdoor pool and toddler paddling pool with grassy area to relax - booking online is essential when the weather is good.
36 locals recommend
Park Road Gym
Lovely big outdoor pool and toddler paddling pool with grassy area to relax - booking online is essential when the weather is good.
Go Ape Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace WayGreat fun for adventurous kids
Parliament Hill Fields Lido
Gordon House RoadLovely place for a swim on a hot day
Neighbourhoods
Lovely, leafy North London neighbourhood with villagey feel and good selection of shops and restaurants, including Waitrose, M&S, Planet Organic, butchers, fishmongers, Franco Manca's, gastro-pubs etc
6 locals recommend
Muswell Hill Broadway
Muswell Hill BroadwayLovely, leafy North London neighbourhood with villagey feel and good selection of shops and restaurants, including Waitrose, M&S, Planet Organic, butchers, fishmongers, Franco Manca's, gastro-pubs etc
Food scene
Lovely local neighbourhood. Plenty of cafes and restaurants and toy stores, as well as 2 independent cinemas. Good to combine with a visit to Priory Park or Park Road Lido.
88 locals recommend
Crouch End
Lovely local neighbourhood. Plenty of cafes and restaurants and toy stores, as well as 2 independent cinemas. Good to combine with a visit to Priory Park or Park Road Lido.