Fortis Green
Quiet family-friendly corner with fantastic road links
"When you work in Muswell Hill, sometime's it's easy to take views like these for granted..."
Mumzad Soobhany
"I love popping out at lunch time to see what Muswell Hill has to offer!"
Mumzad Soobhany
"Not only is Alexandra Palace an extraordinary sight, the views from its hilltop position are also exceptional..."
Katy Brookes
Where do Fortis Green locals go?
The Phoenix Cinema
The oldest purpose-built cinema in London, the Phoenix screens the latest films, as well as sports events and ballet.
Submitted by Kevin
The Flower Seller
This local florist is the perfect place to pick up flowers for that special someone in your life...
Submitted by Katy
Feast on the Hill
From a full English breakfast to a ribeye steak in the evening, this restaurant keeps us locals smiling all through the day.
Submitted by Katy
Crocodile Antiques
Boutique gift shop and café with a quirky interior and great food.
Submitted by Kevin
The Scullery Cookshop
Any cooks dream, this shop stocks everything from everyday items to the more obscure things the recipe books demand!
Submitted by Katy
Planet Organic
The most amazing shop that stocks literally every organic food you can imagine, as well as a huge range of beauty, health and baby products. The store is always immaculate, there are loads of helpful staff around and best of all, there is a juice bar and coffee shop too.
Submitted by Katy
O'Neill's
Not your typical O'Neill's with its setting in a converted church. It still has its original features and a lively atmosphere at the weekend.
Submitted by Kevin
W. Martyn
A real Muswell Hill institution, this tea and coffee retailer has been in business since 1897 selling their own brand products!
Submitted by Mumzad
Fasta
Serving tasty pick and mix pasta dishes, sandwiches and salads, I sometimes grab my lunch from here.
Submitted by Katy
The Bald Faced Stag
With a rotating selection of guest ales and an excellent food menu, this is a great place to spend an afternoon, evening or both.
Submitted by James
Chooks
A delicious American-style restaurant serving mouth-watering chicken dishes. The buttermilk chicken made using their secret recipe is awesome!
Submitted by Katy
Cheeses
From firm favourites to more unusual tastes, this cheese shop is a foodies dream!
Submitted by Joe
The John Baird
Real ales, a beer garden and quiz nights on a Thursday and Sunday are why I love going to this local boozer!
Submitted by Aaron
Toff's
Best chippy in North London, or even the whole of London! You can even sit in too.
Submitted by Kevin
Walter Purkis & Sons
This family-run fishmongers sells high-quality fish at a great price. I always pop down on a Saturday to pick up something fresh for dinner...
Submitted by David
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Did you know?
"The tradition of "Swearing on the Horns" originated in the pubs around Highgate and involved swearing under 'oath' the commitment to the merriment and debauchery that would ensue, followed by the kissing of a pair of animal horns or a pretty woman."
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Al's Little SingersThe Clissold ArmsJoin Al and her guitar every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9.30am for a 9.45am start, and 10.30am for a 10.45am start, for singing, percussion and bubbles. Classes last 40 minutes. Suitable for children up to four years old. Runs during the school holidays too. Website |
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Stay and PlayMuswell Hill LibraryCome to the library and view all the toys available, free. Website |
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Home TutorsHome TutorsOur excellent reputation comes from - Choosing the right tutor for your child's specific needs. Providing professional, caring tutors committed to offering quality lessons in pupils' homes across London. Website |
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Music Bugs: East FinchleyThe Clissold ArmsStimulating interactive fun and friendly preschool music activity classes for newborn to 4 years old. At Music Bugs our aim is to encourage young children to develop grow and explore the world around them through music and song. Research has shown that singing songs and rhymes on a regular basis helps children socialise and develop in a creative and stimulating environment as well as helping to widen children's vocabulary and listening skills Website |
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Elizabeth Harris School of DanceThe Garden Room at 'North Bank'Elizabeth Harris is a Fellow and Examiner of The International Dance Teachers' Association and takes all classes personally, from starter classes for young children through to structured tuition in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Theatre Craft, Freestyle and Musical Theatre as they progress. Two trial classes free of charge. Website |
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Creative Writing WorkshopsNorth BankWorkshops are supportive, motivational, small and tailor-made. Groups are kept small in order to maintain a supportive and intimate atmosphere. Participants have said this works. We start with free flow warm up exercises that cover a range of topics. We then work on a variety of activities which include: character work, language games, short stories & poetry. Last Wednesday of every month at 7:30-9:30pm Website |
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Challenge PlaygroupSt James ChurchThe Challenge Playgroup runs on Friday mornings in St. James' Church Hall, Muswell Hill. The happy noises of children playing are like those of hundreds of playgroups around the country. But this playgroup is special. It is run for children with additional needs; for their siblings, parents, carers and grandparents too. Parents are welcome without their child too, if they attend nursery or school on that day.In a quiet haven next door to the designated play area is a sanctuary of fresh flowers, bean bags-and absolute quiet-parents can sit in here and read a newspaper or magazine, retreat into their own thoughts or even have a massage most weeks, whilst a CRB checked volunteer plays with their child next door. The playgroup is completely free of charge. Website |
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About Fortis Green
Fortis Green is a ward of the Borough of Haringey, North London. It is also the name of the road that runs between Muswell Hill and East Finchley which forms part of the A504. Although Fortis Green is now seen as being integral with Greater London this is a quite recent development. Before the 19th century the area was completely rural with an expanse of common land to the north and farmland to the south. In 1816 only Coldfall Wood and wasteland lay north of Fortis Green and west of Coppetts Road. Several houses stood near the junction of Fortis Green with Muswell Hill Road where these scattered dwellings included the parish poorhouses and Upton Farm. Fortis Green Road is the main shopping thoroughfare. The nearest tube station is at East Finchley.
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