East Finchley Area Guide
A locals' guide to East Finchley
Where do East Finchley locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
muswell hill,
highgate,
hampstead garden suburb,
temple fortune,
finchley,
crouch end,
golders green,
archway,
hampstead,
and dartmouth park
Did you know?
"The Phoenix Cinema on East Finchley's High Road is one of the oldest in the country, running continuously since 1912. It is now Grade II listed, with the original vaulted still remaining intact."
I love popping out at lunch time to see what Muswell Hill has to offer!
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Mumzad Soobhany
Vale Farm Allotments is a charming little spot to escape city life and pretend as if you're actually in the countryside...
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Katy Brookes
Peeking out from behind the trees in Waterlow Park is an impressive view of London.
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Mike Tracy
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What locals say about East Finchley
“East Finchley is one of the few remaining areas of North London that retains a certain character and charm of its own. Its high street is populated by a high proportion of independents, including chic restaurants and bistros as well as London's oldest independent cinema, The Phoenix, which opened its doors back in 1911. East Finchley's properties were largely built during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, though the area also takes in the Northern extension of Hampstead Garden Suburb, much of which was developed in the 30s. Green spaces abound with Cherry Tree Woods, Big Wood, Highgate Woods, Hampstead Heath and Golders Hill Park, all within a stone's throw. And there's a good selection of independent and state schools at both primary and secondary level.”
Alex
“I love that it has all the main things i need only a few minutes walking distance from my flat. Parks, nursery, bus stops, underground and doctors surgery.”
Azita
Activities near East Finchley
Stand Up Comedy
An afternoon of Mark trying out some of his all Jewish material that he hopes to include in his show Jewvenile later this year
Ben Crosland's All Star Band play the Ray Davies Songbook
Ben Crosland is bring his all star band to play a selection from the Ray Davies Songbook.
North London Symphony Orchestra: Smetana, Mendelssohn & Strauss
Doors open at 6.45pm Starts at 7.30pm ConductorRobert Max SoloistMaya Broman Crawford-Phillips Programme: SMETANA: "The Bartered Bride" Overture MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto in E minor STRAUSS: Also Sprach Zarathustra Please note that tickets bought online are provided only in the form of E-tickets and need to be printed out, or displayed at the venue on a mobile phone or tablet. General admission seating is unreserved. Patrons' seating is reserved. If you would like to join the list of Patrons please see www.nlso.org.uk/patrons/ [//www.nlso.org.uk/patrons/] For more information about the North London Symphony Orchestra, please see our website: www.nlso.org.uk [http://www.nlso.org.uk]Read more
Tropical Island Summer Ball
Get ready to be transported to a beach paradise! Tropical Island Summer Ball Presented by Fixation Parties & Events Following our popular Spring, Floating Lights Ball, we are back this Summer to make more magical memories for little ones and the whole family. Join us this time, for a magical island adventure at the Tropical Island Ball the ultimate summer party for little explorers, princesses, and party-goers! Sunday 13th July Finchley Youth Theatre, N2 9ED Suitable for ages2+ 16.00 per person Get ready to dance, sing, and sparkle with your favourite island characters including our Island Princess, Mermaid Princess, a Coral the Magical Mermaid, and our cheeky Hawaiian Alien! Whats included: Live interactive show with all characters Sing-alongs & dancing Mini disco Interactive games Glitter bar makeover Craft room fun - Decorate your own magical seashell Meet & greet - Meet your favourite characters and make magical memories Professional Photographs available - a professional photographer will be at the event. You can have access to all of the professional photo's, along with at least 2 digital portraits of your child with the characters, for just 5.00. Add this to your booking at checkout. LUXURY TROPICAL GOODIE BAGS Just 50 goodie bags available! 6.00 online or pay 8.00 on the day Moana Lei Flower Necklace Magical Princess Wand Stitch Sticker Sheets Mermaid Seashell Hair Accessory OR Bracelet Under the Sea Bubbles Event Colouring Pack Sweets Cone Come make some magic with us this summer. Costumes encouraged fun guaranteed! Tickets are per person. ALL attendees, including adults and children, are required to have a valid ticket to enter the event. All children must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult. Babies under 2 enter free with a ticket holding sibling, however they will not be included in the craft making.Read more
Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words and Music
Red Sky at Sunrise follows Laurie Lee through his much-loved trilogy, Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, and A Moment of War, when Lee famously walked out of the Slad valley one midsummer morning, and ended up fighting with the International Brigades against Franco’s forces in the Spanish Civil War. Two of our best-loved actors, Anton Lesser (Game of Thrones, Andor, Wolf Hall, Endeavour) and Charlie Hamblett (Netflix's Missing You, Killing Eve, Ghosts, The Burning Girls) play the role of Laurie Lee older and younger, along with a rich array of other characters. Together, they celebrate Lee’s engaging humour, as well as his darker side, in a performance that has startling resonance with modern events. Devised as a show by Judy Reaves, the text by Laurie Lee has been adapted by Deirdre Shields. The Swan’s artistic Director David Le Page has devised a gorgeous musical programme that weaves around Lee’s writing, from the lush Gloucestershire countryside Lee made famous in Cider With Rosie, to the dry landscapes of Spain, via the music of Vaughan Williams, Walton, Holst, Elgar, Britten, Grainger, Albeniz, Turina and De Falla. Featuring guitarist Mark Ashford performing Asturias, Sevilla and Spanish Romance.Read more
Up The Boogaloo
Live music event at the iconic Boogaloo Pub, Highgate, London. Championing the very best up and coming talent, on the last Thursday of every month.Read more
Katie Davison: 60 Minute Millionaire
Become a millionaire in just 60 minutes, with tips from Mr MoneyBags himself, Steve Boobis. This is a 'Wealth Accumulation Seminar', not a comedy show. Less 'get rich quick' and more 'become wealthy fast'. Real live millionaire: not a comedian in a bald-cap. Performed by Katie Davison (@karactersonline). As seen on BBC Three, heard on BBC Radio. 'Hilarious' (BroadwayWorld.com)Read more
About East Finchley
East Finchley is a suburb in the London Borough of Barnet, in north London, and situated 5.4 miles (8.7 km) north-west of Charing Cross. Geographically it is somewhat separate from the rest of Finchley, with North Finchley and West Finchley to the north, and Finchley Central to the west. Housing in East Finchley is diverse in its nature, encompassing most housing styles, from 19th Century terraced housing and 1960s council estates to multi-million pound mansions on The Bishop's Avenue. The three 10-storey tower blocks of Prospect Ring, near to the centre of East Finchley, are visible for miles around.
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