Cleo’s guidebook to Enfield and London
Sightseeing
It is a very charming stately home and the grounds around it are lovely
18 locals recommend
Forty Hall & Estate
Forty HillIt is a very charming stately home and the grounds around it are lovely
It's a very large park where you can go for a charming stroll. For reviews visit https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g580413-d6704448-Reviews-Trent_Park-Enfield_Greater_London_England.html
25 locals recommend
Trent Park
331 Bramley RdIt's a very large park where you can go for a charming stroll. For reviews visit https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g580413-d6704448-Reviews-Trent_Park-Enfield_Greater_London_England.html
Culture
Dugdale Centre
39 London RdDugdale Arts Centre for theatre and more
This amazing church is beautiful on the outside set in lovely gardens, and is also very beautiful on the inside where the woodwork has been painted in an exquisite manner
St Mary Magdalene Church
Windmill HillThis amazing church is beautiful on the outside set in lovely gardens, and is also very beautiful on the inside where the woodwork has been painted in an exquisite manner
This great British institution has an amazing wealth of historic treasures inside its walls, and you can spend days at no cost! Yes, this amazing museum is free!
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetThis great British institution has an amazing wealth of historic treasures inside its walls, and you can spend days at no cost! Yes, this amazing museum is free!
This museum is one of my personal favourites, and I have spent many days here and I can never get bored. They have lots on art and design, and you can visit differently themes areas
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadThis museum is one of my personal favourites, and I have spent many days here and I can never get bored. They have lots on art and design, and you can visit differently themes areas
Buckingham Palace
Tower of London
Amazing bit of history in a stunning setting
Iconic bridge that is a MUST visit, with charming St Katherine's Docks, Tower of London, More London and the Southbank all nearby
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadIconic bridge that is a MUST visit, with charming St Katherine's Docks, Tower of London, More London and the Southbank all nearby
Houses of Parliament Shop
12 Bridge StBeautiful historic buildings set on the river Thames
Activities
One of the great places to play golf in Enfield, easy to get to by bus 307 or 121
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
One of the great places to play golf in Enfield, easy to get to by bus 307 or 121
Enfield Golf Club
Old Park Road SouthFor a great round of golf close by
Crews Hill Golf Club
Cattlegate RoadAnother golf club quite nearby
London Eye station
See London from high up in a safe, secure setting
huge park with charming Kenwood House and lovely hills giving views over London. They also have a open air swimming pool there in a natural lake (summers only), with separate and mixed swimming areas
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
huge park with charming Kenwood House and lovely hills giving views over London. They also have a open air swimming pool there in a natural lake (summers only), with separate and mixed swimming areas
Neighborhoods
Totally charming and quaint street with old houses and charming gardens, it's what the Brits do fantastically well. Visit https://hidden-london.com/gazetteer/enfield/
Gentleman's Row
Gentleman's RowTotally charming and quaint street with old houses and charming gardens, it's what the Brits do fantastically well. Visit https://hidden-london.com/gazetteer/enfield/
This street has a quaint square coming off it with a traditional pub and beautiful old church in the background. Visit https://www.enfieldmarket.co.uk/
58 locals recommend
Church Street
Church StreetThis street has a quaint square coming off it with a traditional pub and beautiful old church in the background. Visit https://www.enfieldmarket.co.uk/
Charming village-like area in London with lots of canals and canal boats
395 locals recommend
Little Venice
6 Warwick AveCharming village-like area in London with lots of canals and canal boats
Utterly charming although rather busy and full-on market selling mostly unusual clothing, handmade items, arts & crafts, food, and so much more
Camden Lock Market
Camden Lock MarketUtterly charming although rather busy and full-on market selling mostly unusual clothing, handmade items, arts & crafts, food, and so much more
Historic covered market area containing great shops and restaurants and bars
47 locals recommend
Leadenhall Market
Gracechurch StreetHistoric covered market area containing great shops and restaurants and bars
Famous market a bit similar to Camden Town markets, but with some antique stalls and bric-a-brac
42 locals recommend
Portobello Road
Portobello RoadFamous market a bit similar to Camden Town markets, but with some antique stalls and bric-a-brac
This area has so many great restaurants and a few bars, it's a great place to spend a few pleasant hours (and gain a few pounds!)
17 locals recommend
St Christopher's Place
23 Barrett StThis area has so many great restaurants and a few bars, it's a great place to spend a few pleasant hours (and gain a few pounds!)
Food scene
Nelito's serves Mediterranean food (Italy, Portugal, Spain) that they make from scratch so you can be as fussy as you want and ask them to make anything especially for you (good for those that suffer food intolerances or allergies), or simply choose from the long menu. They have staff which are very keen to make you happy, and their prices are modest.
Nelitos
61-63 Windmill HillNelito's serves Mediterranean food (Italy, Portugal, Spain) that they make from scratch so you can be as fussy as you want and ask them to make anything especially for you (good for those that suffer food intolerances or allergies), or simply choose from the long menu. They have staff which are very keen to make you happy, and their prices are modest.
Olive Tree Cafe is open from 6:30am to 5pm, and serves nice but cheap food. Try and have a full English breakfast here!
Olive Tree Cafe
1D Chase Ct GardensOlive Tree Cafe is open from 6:30am to 5pm, and serves nice but cheap food. Try and have a full English breakfast here!
Popular restaurant that serves French and English dishes (burgers, Fish & Chips) and they make a mean cocktail! Affordable, and good service provided.
Beautiful South Restaurant
25a Windmill HillPopular restaurant that serves French and English dishes (burgers, Fish & Chips) and they make a mean cocktail! Affordable, and good service provided.
Must-visit pub in an utterly charming location, and it's charming inside and outside. Great drinks, great food. a MUST VISIT!
45 locals recommend
The Cricketers
Downside CommonMust-visit pub in an utterly charming location, and it's charming inside and outside. Great drinks, great food. a MUST VISIT!
Kingly Court is super cute and has a real buzz with exciting restaurants to suit all palettes. It's such a hidden gem. Go and explore! Visit https://www.timeout.com/london/shopping/kingly-court
30 locals recommend
Kingly Court
Kingly StreetKingly Court is super cute and has a real buzz with exciting restaurants to suit all palettes. It's such a hidden gem. Go and explore! Visit https://www.timeout.com/london/shopping/kingly-court
Amazing choice of food here, I love Cote (French brasserie), Sofra (Turkish/mediterranean), Ping Pong (fantastic Dim Sum and cocktails), Carluccios (Italian)
17 locals recommend
St Christopher's Place
23 Barrett StAmazing choice of food here, I love Cote (French brasserie), Sofra (Turkish/mediterranean), Ping Pong (fantastic Dim Sum and cocktails), Carluccios (Italian)
The Old Wheatsheaf
3 Windmill HillTraditional English pub.
It is packed with clientele, especially at the weekend. It's the best local Indian, although there are better further afield
The Poppadom
73 Windmill HillIt is packed with clientele, especially at the weekend. It's the best local Indian, although there are better further afield
shops
A local supermarket for your small purchases (bread, milk, vegetables, etc)
40 locals recommend
Tesco Express
25 Windmill HillA local supermarket for your small purchases (bread, milk, vegetables, etc)
Little Waitrose is close to Enfield Chase station, and is known for its quality food, but it's more expensive. Fresh bread, meat, fruit, vegetables and other essential groceries
62 locals recommend
Little Waitrose & Partners
3 BondwayLittle Waitrose is close to Enfield Chase station, and is known for its quality food, but it's more expensive. Fresh bread, meat, fruit, vegetables and other essential groceries
Oxford Street, Oxford Circus and Regent Street are a super destination for shoppers with great shops all within a short distance of each other. I love it (a bit too much)
1427 locals recommend
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetOxford Street, Oxford Circus and Regent Street are a super destination for shoppers with great shops all within a short distance of each other. I love it (a bit too much)
Travel
Oakwood Station is located on the Piccadilly Line and benefits from all-night travel on Saturday and Sunday night. At Finsbury Park you can switch to the Victoria Line. You get to Oakwood Station in a 6-minute bus ride from the corner of the Ridgeway (bus 307 or 121)
10 locals recommend
Oakwood Station
Bramley RoadOakwood Station is located on the Piccadilly Line and benefits from all-night travel on Saturday and Sunday night. At Finsbury Park you can switch to the Victoria Line. You get to Oakwood Station in a 6-minute bus ride from the corner of the Ridgeway (bus 307 or 121)
Trains run from here to Liverpool Street Station and is a bus ride away from the Ridgeway (bus 121, 307)
8 locals recommend
Enfield Town Station (Stop N)
Trains run from here to Liverpool Street Station and is a bus ride away from the Ridgeway (bus 121, 307)