Harringay and surrounding areas Area Guide
A locals' guide to Harringay and surrounding areas
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"In March 1918, self-proclaimed World's Greatest Magician Chung Ling Soo (or Bill Robinson as his parents knew him!) performed his world famous "catch a bullet with his teeth" trick at the Wood Green Empire. Sadly, it didn't work and it him square in the chest."Explore Harringay and surrounding areas
What locals say about Harringay and surrounding areas
“The best part of living in Muswell Hill is the cafe and bar scene, which is surrounded by buildings and parkland from various architectural eras. Also for parents, schools of both the private and state sector are of high academic standards and are in close proximity to Wanstead.”
Maria
“The cuisine in Wood Green is the best in North London. As a Greek/Cypriot living in London, I have found some of the best Greek shops and restaurants in this area. My absolute favourite places are Vrisaki in Myddleton Road and Paneri on High Road. ”
Kostas
“A very diverse area with great transport links - Oxford Circus in only 15 minutes on the Victoria line. The professionals moving in from Crouch End and Finsbury Park, along with the investment, will prompt even more change over the coming years.”
Zenonas
Activities near Harringay and surrounding areas
The Maccabees
The Maccabees are an English indie rock band, formed in 2004 in London. The band consists of Orlando Weeks, Felix White, Hugo White, Rupert Jarvis and Sam Doyle.Read more
Biffy Clyro
The award-winning, chart-topping Kilmarnock rockers return with their unique brand of hard alternative rock and post-hardcore. As their fans say, 'Mon the Biff!'Read more
Wet Leg
Wet Leg’s blend of dry wit and minimalist-punk riffs started off as a joke between Isle of Wight duo Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers. However, reality soon hit with their debut single ‘Chaise Longue’ becoming an overnight sensation and clocking up over seven million streams to date. With the numbers initially seeming virtual, it took their set at last year’s Latitude Festival to make it all feel real. Being amongst other musicians and seeing the packed-out tent sing along with the witty, Mean Girls-loving track made Wet Leg finally see themselves as legitimate musiciansRead more
Lma Presents: Animal Farm
Acting 1A & 1B presents: Animal FarmJamboree Curry & Quiz Night
Join us for a Currry & Quiz Night! Test your quiz skills, enjoy a great curry, and help send Scouts to the Jamboree! Agatha, Felix, Imogen, Myla & Noa have been awarded places at the World Scout Jamboree 2027 in Poland. Supporting their curry & quiz night will help fund their places and enable Scouts from less advantaged backgrounds and countries to attend too. When: Saturday 9th May 2026 Where: Scout Park, Gordon Road, Bounds Green, London, N11 2PB Time: 7pm for 7.30pm start Adults & young people welcome Price: 20 per headRead more
Comedy Cabaret
Weekly celebration of the best in stand-up and variety.
DodgyTickers Health & Wellbeing - Monthly Social Event
Bringing people together once a month to go out and have a meal, great opportunity to socialise and meet new people within a supportive environment.Read more
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