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  • 1. History of North London

    North London is brimming with history. Take Islington, for example, where you will find museums and historic attractions aplenty. Take a wander round Islington and you will see remnants of its rich past in the form of Georgian squares and streets. Houses in this area used to be owned by Henry VIII and you can see many of the large Victorian terraces that still exist today. ...Read moreAlexandra Palace is a superb example of Victorian splendour and well worth a visit. Read less

  • 2. Now in North London

    North London is a leafy contrast to the centre of the city and has much to offer to locals and visitors alike. It offers a slower pace to the hustle and bustle of the centre. Islington is a major port of call for visitors. Other areas in North London include Finsbury, Highbury, Palmers Green, Stamford Hill, Tottenham, Wheatstone, Muswell Hill and Wood Green, amongst others.

  • 3. Events in North London

    There are lots of great events to attend in the North London area. Some of the great annual events are the Beltane Bash: an annual gathering of witches, pagans, druids, wiccans, odinists and shamans at the Conway Hall in London. The event welcomes the summer and includes Morris dancing, a vast drumming circle as well as lots of street entertainment and live music. Then there...Read more’s Notting Hill Carnival: a not-to-be-missed event that symbolises the cultural diversity of London. Other events worth attending are the Lord Mayor’s Show, The Masters Tennis and Alternative Fashion Week. Read less

  • 4. Attractions in North London

    There are lots of attractions in North London. Islington is brimming with attractions, including the Almeida Theatre. This is a 325-seat theatre has a reputation as a local theatre that has a world profile. There’s an annual Almeida Festival, which offers all the very best of new and international theatre. For some great antiques shopping try the Camden Passage Market: a ...Read moremust for antique lovers. Highgate is another attraction that should be high on your list of places to visit in North London. Here you can enjoy walking through the ancient Highgate Woods, and then there’s Lauderdale House. Alexandra Palace is also well worth a look. Read less

  • 5. Things To Do in North London

    You will never be short of things to do in North London. Whether you want to shop, eat out in fine restaurants or take part in an activity: North London offers it all.If you have some time to spare why not take a guided tour of Highgate cemetery. These are available throughout the year and guide you through the history and architecture of this fascinating place. Buried here ...Read moreare the English chemist and physicist Michael Faraday as too are novelist George Eliot and social theorist Karl Marx. Read less

  • 6. Business in North London

    There are many businesses based in and around North London, including lots of great shops that offer something for everyone: serious shoppers and window shoppers. There’s everything from market stalls to high-end fashion boutiques. For antique shopping you will find nowhere better than Camden Passage.

  • 7. Transport in North London

    To enjoy North London fully and all that it has to offer you will need to do some travelling. Car may not be the best way to travel, instead opt for public transport: this is by far the best way to get around. Use the underground tube services, network of red double decker buses and the overground rail services.

  • 8. Entertainment in North London

    The Chickenshed Theatre and the Almeida Theatre are just two of the theatres in the North London area. They host some great events and are well worth a visit. Entertainment on a grand scale doesn’t come much better than Notting Hill Carnival. The streets will be jam-packed with revellers who will be enjoying the colour, music, cooking and tremendous carnival spirit of this ...Read moreevent. Read less

  • 9. Famous Landmarks in North London

    Alexandra Palace is a famous North London venue offering stunning panoramic views of the city of London. This iconic venue in North London is situated just off the M25 and M1 and is just 10 minutes from London Kings Cross. Alexandra Palace has been a centre for events, music and sport for more than 130 years. It is surrounded by 196 acres of parkland that is home to a restaura...Read morent, pub, pitch and putt course, boating lake and 1,500 free parking spaces. Read less

  • 10. Interesting Facts about North London

    The Notting Hill Carnival is the biggest arts festival in Europe and is just second to Rio with a route that is three miles from the start to the finish.

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