Cricklewood Area Guide
A locals' guide to Cricklewood
Where do Cricklewood locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
childs hill,
golders green,
kilburn,
west hampstead,
temple fortune,
hampstead,
brondesbury,
hampstead garden suburb,
willesden green,
and willesden
Did you know?
"The name Neasden is derived from "place by the nose-shaped hill" and consisted of only several small buildings in medieval times."
I can't think of a place with better transport links - you can be at Bond Street in only 13 minutes!
Hayley Thomas
Beautiful surroundings, flowering garden, book-share, coffee cart, artwork on display.
Marie
Golders Green has an ideal community for young families, with great schools and green spaces. People that settle here, usually stay for the long term...
James Grunshaw
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What locals say about Cricklewood
“It’s a super friendly neighbourhood from the shop keepers to our lovely neighbours on our road!”
Francesca
“Great community and wonderful volunteers making Cricklewood a great place to be. ”
Maria
“I love the restaurants, the parks and the many pubs and bars. But above all, I love the people.”
Itzhak
Activities near Cricklewood
Hampstead Rock Choir
Are you looking to find a choir? The Golders Green Rock Choir is led by choir leader Nicola Cain. Our No.1 Album gave ordinary people the chance to become chart-topping singers, and Rock Choir is continually giving our members bigger and better opportunities to achieve things they never thought they could do - from supporting national charities like Comic Relief, Missing People and Refuge to singing at the UK's top performing arts venues such as Birmingham Symphony Hall. But through all this excitement, we never lose track of our local community roots. Visit this link https://rockchoir.com/events-and-performances-near-you to see more about our activities in London. We attend weekly rehearsals where you learn pop, rock, Motown and every now and again a 'pop gospel' song. Like the sound of that? You can book a FREE taster session for yourself (and a maybe a friend!) to experience the easy going atmosphere and expert vocal tuition. Go to https://www.rockchoir.com/join to book you own FREE singing session to get a taste of singing for yourself Here is a quote about our choir - 'The most uplifting, inspirational and empowering choir in the country. Not only are they the biggest choir in the world, they truly do move you in a way I didn't think possible ' - Nick Patrick (7 x Classical Brit Award winning record producer with record sales of 40 million records) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.Read more
Shanghai Dolls
Written by Amy Ng. Running time TBC. Age Guidance: 14+ Language: Mild swearing Nudity: No. Violence: Descriptions of violence Themes: Misogyny, classism, dictatorship, rape, imprisonment, political persecution, murderRead more
A Season to Sing and works by Vaughan Williams, Hepplewhite and more RESERVED
ElgarGive Unto the Lord Russell Hepplewhite The Diarists Pages (premiere) Vaughan Williams Toward the Unknown Region Joanna Forbes LEstrange A Season to SingRead more
PorkPie
Introducing PorkPie, Scotland's nine piece Ska Behemoth, a music force of nature that have been tearing up stages the length and breadth of the British isles. Combining top quality dance along ska standards with well crafted originals.Read more
Madame Farrenc Goes to the Revolution
"I believe that we are at this moment sleeping on a volcano. Do you not feel, by some intuitive instinct that the earth is quaking once again in Europe Alexis de Tocqueville, Chamber of Deputies, Jan 29th, 1848 1848 has been called the European Spring. Starting in Italy, a wave of revolution swept across the continent and, for three days in February, it engulfed Paris. The culturati debated, made speeches and looked on from the salon and first-floor drawing-rooms, while in the street below the barricades were building and blood was being shed. In that same moment, Louise Farrenc celebrated concert pianist, composer, scholar and Professor of Piano at the Paris Conservatoire was quietly conducting her own revolution of gender and class in conventional musical form. How important was the one to the other For 150 years after her death, the world chose to ignore this composer. Only recently has the work received the attention it deserves. Join us, Tekla Arts and the Marcel Chamber Ensemble, on her birthday, May 31st, as we celebrate in concert the life, times and music of Louise Farrenc, as seen through the lens of Three Days in February when "Madame Farrenc Goes to the Revolution" Supporting REFUGE: the charity For women and children Against domestic violenceRead more
Sugar Minott's Birthday Party
In 2025, Sugar Minott would have been turning 69 years of age. In celebration of one of the most iconic reggae musicians of all time, AGMP Concerts are presenting a special one-off night in dedication to Lincoln Barrington Minott, professionally known as Sugar Minott, with a live performance from Winston Reedy & the Black Roots Collective, under the musical direction of Ciyo 'Guitar' Brown. Sugar Minott started his career as part of the African Brothers group in 1969. When the group disbanded in 1974, Sugar Minott recorded for Studio One as a solo artist for the rest of the 70's before forming his own Black Roots record label and hitting #4 in the UK charts with 'Good Thing Going'. Sugar Minott was also a pioneer of the dancehall style. He sadly passed away in 2010. Winston Reedy & the Black Roots Collective will be performing Sugar Minott classics such as - Good Thing Going, Hang On Natty, Lovers Rock, Hard Time Pressure, Babylon, My Love Is True, Never Gonna Give Jah Up, Herbman Hustling, River Jordan, Dancehall Stylee, Mr. DC, Feel The Riddim, Nah Follow No Fashion - and many more. An AGMP Concerts presentation.Read more
Lexi Berg Presents
Lexi Berg is a Swedish-American singer-songwriter from London, known for her raspy, powerful voice and 70s-inspired sound. Lexi blends Swedish pop melodies, piano songwriting, and hints of folk, creating a warm soundscape. Her single 'What If' was featured in the BAFTA and Oscar-nominated film, Pieces of a Woman, and she has since toured with Deacon Blue, performed at major UK festivals, and been supported by BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, and Radio 6. Ebony Buckle is a conceptual pop artist known for her ethereal vocals and cinematic soundscapes. Her unique rendition of "Silver Dagger" in the BBC drama Inspector George Gently topped the iTunes World Music Charts. Ebony has also shared the stage with legendary acts like Solstice and Focus. Fresh from her tour in the Netherlands supporting Anneke Van Giersbergen, Ebony continues to captivate audiences with her emotive performances. KATYA is a singer, songwriter and producer KATYA combines soulful vocals, layered guitar and keys with electronic beats, and ambient soundscapes. She’s performed at Glastonbury twice and opened for Paul Carrack on his 22-date UK tour, culminating at the Royal Albert Hall. Julius Eastwood is a alt-pop artist & songwriter from Wales. Driven by themes of identity and class - Julius' music is a blend of electronica and storytelling, and has been played on radio stations across the U.K. He receiving a nomination for 'Best Music Video' at Focus Wales, BBC Introducing made Julius their 'Artist of the Week'. Presented by Notting Hill Arts Club. This is an 18+ eventRead more
About Cricklewood
Cricklewood is a district of North London whose northeastern part is in the London Borough of Barnet, western part is the London Borough of Brent and southeastern part is in London Borough of Camden. There was a small settlement at the junction of Cricklewood Lane and the Edgware Road by 1294, which by 1321 was being called Cricklewood. By the 1750s the Crown (rebuilt in 1889), was providing for coach travellers and by the 1800s it had a handful of cottages and Cricklewood House as neighbours, and was known for its “pleasure gardensâ€. By the 1860s there were a number of substantial villas along the Edgware Road starting with Rockhall Lodge and culminating in Rockhall Terrace. Cricklewood was the setting of The Goodies and Minder.
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