Hornsey Area Guide
A locals' guide to Hornsey
Where do Hornsey locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
turnpike lane,
wood green,
brunswick park,
alexandra park,
harringay,
harringay and surrounding areas,
crouch end,
cranley gardens,
stroud green,
and manor house
Did you know?
"Alexandra Palace, or 'Ally Pally' as it is affectionately known, was built as an exhibition hall in 1873. However, it burnt down only a few days after its inauguration and was rebuilt in the following 2 years."Explore Hornsey
What locals say about Hornsey
“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
“Leafy and peaceful, with the magnificent palace and park at its heart, but just minutes from the shopping options of Muswell Hill and Wood Green, or the plentiful bars and cafes of Crouch End. Enjoy ice skating in the palace, a cake at the Grove Café, or just take in the best view in London from the atmospheric vantage point of the world's first television broadcast.”
Gavan
Activities near Hornsey
West African Drumming with Seydou Kienou
Nearest tube: Turnpike Lane (10-minute walk) Free street parking available from 6:30pm Event Information Hosted at the beautiful Salisbury Pub in the heart of Haringey, North London, these workshops blend traditional West African drumming with a hip, trendy & vintage pub vibe. The pub opens at 5:30pm, serving food until 9:45pm, making it the perfect place to eat, connect and drum together. About the Workshops These uplifting, inter-generational workshops are lively, inclusive and taught authentically by renowned and respected guest artists, carefully selected by Wooden Roots. The idea for these sessions was born from our collaboration with a couple of teachers at Haringey Music Service, who, like us, believe in supporting adults & young learners within the local community and inspiring creative education in a safe, welcoming space. We warmly welcome both adults and young learners (aged 816), who are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian. What to Expect Each artist brings their own unique style and flair to teaching traditional West African rhythmsfun, upbeat and deeply rooted in the rich culture of the Malian Empire. These workshops are designed for ALL LEVELS: Absolute beginners will be nurtured Experienced players will be challenged This is a space wherespecial guest artists, resident teachers and students come togetherto have fun, collaborate, network and learn. Instruments We teach and play on authentic West African djembes and drums. Dont have a traditional djembe? Hire one of ours for just 3.00.Read more
The Legendary Comedy Try-Out Night
Important Notes: on www.downstairsatthekingshead.com Bills may alter at late notice - check on www.downstairsatthekingshead.com for any last-minute changes. There is no reserved seating Downstairs. Your ticket guarantees entry, but if you want a good seat, please be with us by the advertised door opening time. Please bring evidence of booking on your phone, smart device or similar. You do not need to print the email - it's 400 times better for the planet if you don't! You can book tickets up to 6pm on the day of the show. After then, any remaining tickets will be sold on a first-come first-served basis on the door at the advertised 'doors open' time. Note - CARD ONLY and venue check-in required. Also please note that, as an intimate venue, we discourage large group bookings, so tickets are limited on this show to a MAXIMUM of 4 per person. We want everyone to enjoy the show. Please dont talk during the performance and ensure your mobile phone is turned off. You will be required to leave without refund if your behaviour is disruptive. No recording in any medium is allowed without prior permission. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. The use of E cigarettes is prohibited The pub offers all show attendees a 20% discount at the bar following the show. (Details provided on arrival) If you are planning on eating upstairs before the show, please allow plenty of time to finish before doors open for Downstairs.Read more
International Comedy Edinburgh Previews 2026
Every year we present a selection of the top shows warming up before heading North to the Edinburgh Festival. Your ticket entitles you to see both full shows for less than the price of one in Edinburgh. NOTE EARLIER START TIMES and any CHANGES to advertised running order. 1st show starts 8pm, 2nd show starts 9.15pm. Check www.downstairsatthekingshead.com for details of who's on tonight. Fiona Allen White Lies After a sellout debut Edinburgh 2023 show Fiona Allen star of Smack The Pony returns with her new show White Lies. Fiona needs a perfect lie to avoid her pet hate of social gatherings. Running out of time and patience she encounters every obstacle a day can throw at her. It all threatens to derail her quest to find the perfect lie. She must confront her worst fear-her neighbours party. It's a fate worse than death and the clock is ticking. She's going to have to wargame it. Honestly. Punchlines delivered with cutting execution. Scotsman Appealingly barbed company. Guardian Eli Matthewson: Blood Bender Eli just became the first ever New Zealander to move to London, after applying for the "youth" visa on the last possible week he was eligible. He's ready to be a star and the only things in his way are his age and the impending apocalypse. From his brief ballet career to the lofty heights of performing at Dining In The Dark, Eli is ready to share it all to win you over... including the horrific story of his first visit to a gay sauna. ★★★★ (Chortle.co.uk). ★★★★ (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). Eli Matthewson is the first ever New Zealander to move to London and he has done it right on time for the end of the world. Just as life was starting to feel safe and secure, he has thrown it all away and scraped into the UK on the last possible week he could qualify for the youth mobility visa. A show about doing everything you can to make something of yourself before society completely crumbles. "Punchlines that whip back around like a tossed ponytail" - Theatreview "That most generous of comedy things: a personal show that feels inclusive, offering a series of vignettes that invite introspection without ever getting preachy." ★★★★ - The Recs "Smart, silly, and thoroughly entertaining." ★★★★ - EdFest Mag ★★★★ - Three Weeks ★★★★ Scotsman ★★★★ Chortle ★★★★ Voice Mag Important Notes: Bills may alter at late notice - check on www.downstairsatthekingshead.com for any last-minute changes. There is no reserved seating Downstairs. We can seat 70 and have 10 standing spaces. Your ticket guarantees entry, but if you want a good seat, please be with us by the advertised door opening time. Please bring evidence of booking (i.e; your confirmation email). On phone is fine - save trees! You can book tickets up to 6pm on the day of the show. After then, any remaining tickets will be sold on a first-come first-served basis on the door at the advertised doors open time. Also please note that, as an intimate venue, we discourage large group bookings, so tickets are limited on this show to a MAXIMUM of 4 per person. We want everyone to enjoy the show. Please dont talk during the performance and ensure your mobile phone is turned off. You will be required to leave without refund if your behaviour is disruptive. No recording in any medium is allowed without prior permission. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. The use of E cigarettes is prohibited Note we do not allow food downstairs. If you are planning on eating upstairs before the show, please allow plenty of time to finish before coming downstairs.Read more
Spiral In The Jar
Spiral In The Jar A Night For The Curious, The Local, And The Slightly Unhinged. Double Headlined By The Deniros & Luke Glazsher In London's Hottest New And Resurrected Live Music Venue. - Known For High-Energy Shows And Real Community Spirit, The Deniros Have Packed Out Independent Venues Across London And Beyond - From Surprise Street Sets To Major Festival Stages (Most Notably Isle Of Wight 2025), Always Bringing That Same Electricity To Every Performance. Loose, Improvisational And Theatrically Charged, Sound Jumps Genres With Surreal Lyricism, Tight Songwriting And Zero Polish. Joy, Absurdity And Darkness Collide For Something Confronting, Cathartic And Very Alive. The Night Will Feature A Powerful Solo Performance , A Live Jam Section Between Artists And A Special Guest Band - Fluid, Unplanned, And Built In The Moment. Come Early. Stay Curious. Bring Your Spiral Back With You.Read more
The All Good Comedy Club
We showcase some of the most exciting rising stars of London’s vibrant, contemporary circuit. Come & check out some of London’s emerging comedy talent, and experienced comics trying out new material and smashing out their best jokes! Four great acts on the night with the evening hosted by Mike Lash, The line up: Kathryn Mather “Wickedly accomplished… a thrilling rhythm and seamless flow… and the gags come at such a relentless rate. Mather positively revels in the macabre with a playful zeal” Rolling Stone UK “A fantastic mix of dark humour and funny storytelling. The audience were crying” Russell Kane "She’s very impressive” The Wee Review Richard Stott Known best for his appearances on Comedy Central and ITV2’s Stand Up Sketch Show, Richard found success bringing his take on the world to stage in stage shows such as Right Hand Man and Afterparty. Winning critical acclaim for his style of anarchic storytelling peppered with razor sharp one liners, Richard has seen his jokes named in Top 10 Jokes Of The Fringe 2019 (Dave TV), 2022 (The Times), 2023 (The Guardian), and came runner-up in the Leicester Square Not So New Comedian of The Year Contest 2024. Sarah Mills Sarah is a winner of the BAFTA Rocliffe award for TV Comedy and a Semi-Finalist in the Funny Women Stand Up Awards. On TV, Sarah has appeared on The Last Leg, Stand Up to Cancer and Rosie Jones' Disability Extravaganza. Sarah has written for Have I Got News for You (BBC2), Horrible Histories (CBBC), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Tom Gates (Sky Kids), Dodo (Sky Kids) and Channel 4's Nasty Neighbours and is currently in a writers room for a top secret project for Channel 4. Richard Spalding "Razor sharp, understated brilliance." Tom Ward "My favourite comedian." Eshaan Akbar "He’s a very useful joke writer with an assured, club-ready confidence that already feels like a safe pair of hands." Steve Bennett ChortleRead more
About Hornsey
Hornsey is a district in London Borough of Haringey in north London in England. Whilst Hornsey was formerly the name of a parish and later a municipal borough of Middlesex, today, the name refers only to the London district. It is an inner-suburban area located 6.2 miles (10 km) north of Charing Cross. The boundaries of Hornsey neighbourhood today are not clearly defined since the Municipal Borough of Hornsey was abolished in 1965. To the north of Hornsey High Street, and immediately to its south, the area is largely public sector housing, save for the more upmarket development by the New River. Between the eastern end of the High Street and the bottom of Muswell Hill, the character of the area changes dramatically. Much of this part is the Warner Estate built up with large well-appointed late Victorian houses. To the south east of the High Street is Priory Park, a pleasant urban green space. The High Street retains much of its character and is full of handy shops and eateries. The eastern section retains strong echoes of its rural past and hosts the 13th Century tower which is all that remains of St Mary's Church.
Find out how much your flat or house is worth in Hornsey.
Local estate agencies
How much is your property worth?
Get your property valued by a local expert
Feedback about living in Hornsey has been submitted directly by the public and may not necessarily reflect the views of Foxtons. The description of Hornsey was modified from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons licence. Land Registry data is Crown copyright. All the views and contributions contained within Foxtons Local Life are those of the contributors. All content is assessed before publishing for taste, however free opinion is encouraged. Foxtons accept no payment or sponsorship for content that is posted about Hornsey.