Highgate Area Guide
A locals' guide to Highgate
Where do Highgate locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
highgate,
archway,
dartmouth park,
tufnell park,
crouch end,
hampstead,
muswell hill,
holloway,
kentish town,
and belsize park
Did you know?
"The statue of Victorian philanthropist Sir Sydney Hedley Waterlow who donated the land for Waterlow Park in Highgate is the only statue in London with an umbrella!"
Highgate High Street has an amazing selection of upmarket shops, cafes and restaurants - I love being in the centre of them all!
Mike Tracy
From the ponds to the beautiful views, there is no better place to spend a sunny day than on Hampstead Heath.
Mike Tracy
Peeking out from behind the trees in Waterlow Park is an impressive view of London.
Mike Tracy
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What locals say about Highgate
“Quiet and lovely people.”
Rui
“Great old buildings. Nice history. Lots of parks. Great views!”
Craig
“Fantastic village atmosphere and beautiful period properties.”
Local resident
Activities near Highgate
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
The Behaviours Of Posie Marshall
Offie nominated writer Maeve O'Haire brings her one woman show 'The Behaviours of Posie Marshall' to stage, in which twenty-one characters come to life in a dark comedic setting. Posie Marshall leads us through 37 hours of her life, when the police find her in the footwell of a Range Rover. Posie 'Po' Marshall is a fun loving, slightly anxious, tag along who looks after her family and friends despite them not always reciprocating. Her brother Jason has a chequered past which has given the family a reputation. Follow Posie as she battles with her demons through house parties, uncomfortable conversations, eye opening realisations and a surprise visit to a custody cell.Read more
Exuberant Joy
I Maestri present Exuberant Joy Sunday 25th May 2025, 6.30pm United Reformed Church, Pond Square, South Grove, Highgate, London N6 6BA Saint Saens Cello Concerto no. 1 Beethoven Piano Concerto no 2 Brahms Violin Concerto Rachael Montesino Young, cello Charles Economou, piano Geza Hosszu Legocky, violin London Concert Sinfonia Apollo Premadasa, George Hlawiczka, conductorsRead more
Hundred Watt Club - Burlesque and Cabaret
With a raucous & raunchy cast this show is a no-holds barred, full throttle journey into the wonderful world of show-people, spectacles & songbirds, all wrapped up with a feisty, tongue in cheek ribbon! Hundred watt club is proud to be one of the longest running burlesque revues in the UK...No two shows are the same, so expect the unexpected, and gear up for a good old fashioned, very grown up, bawdy & beautiful evening of variety entertainment. The lowdown: Not for the fainthearted, this show employs and embraces adult themes, strong language and partial nudity with gusto. No refunds if it's simply 'not to your taste'! Over 18s Only. Glamorous, vintage attire is encouraged (we love it when you dress up!) but not enforced; wear what you're comfy in. Show starts at 8pm and includes an interval.Read more
My Name is Gef
After a sell-out run at The Phoenix Arts Club, MY NAME IS GEF, a “hilarious, horrifying and thought-provoking” new actor-muso, folk-horror, comedy musical comes to workshop at Upstairs at the Gatehouse for two afternoons only! Renowned and ridiculed psychoanalyst Dr. Nandor Fodor has one last chance to prove himself to the scientific elites he longs to be accepted by. Sent to the remote Isle of Man, he’s tasked with investigating the paranormal events and spooky phenomena occurring on the Irving family farm, whose daughter claims to be haunted by the hideous and terrifying vision of... a talking mongoose called Gef (pronounced 'Jeff'). What follows is a mystery investigating the supernatural, the human psyche, and what makes us hide our real selves. Based on the infamous true events, this actor-musician, multi-instrumental, folk musical by Wiltshire & Wells is a fast-paced, hilarious, and unbelievable story, adapted from (arguably) the world’s first viral sensation. A true old wives’ tale exploring the madness, the malignancy, and the mirth caused by one ghostly, muttering mongoose... the question is: how willing are you to BELIEVE?Read more
Magic at the Gatehouse
Join us, once a season, for an evening of Magic at the Gatehouse presented by an exciting line-up of top magicians. Witness miracles manifest before your eyes in an intimate cabaret configuration that puts you at the heart of the magic.Read more
You’re so F**king Croydon!
“One to watch!” — The Stage “Sharp, Clever & Fun” — Stagedoor You’re SO FKING Croydon! is a bold, unapologetic dive into the female working-class life experience and noughties club culture, blending music, dance, comedy, and spoken word — plus Croydon’s most infamous celebrities. “It was my nemesis, I hated Croydon with a real vengeance. It represented everything I didn’t want in my life, everything I wanted to get away from. I think it’s the most derogatory thing I can say about somebody or something: ‘God, it’s so fking Croydon!’” — David Bowie Set against Croydon’s gritty reputation, this interactive show challenges Bowie’s words, exploring identity, resilience, and breaking free from stereotypes. With a cheeky ‘Love of Huns’ aesthetic and a euphoric ‘Save the Last Dance’-style finale, it’s a celebration of strength, humour, and refusing to be pigeonholed. Whether you’ve walked Croydon’s streets or not, this show resonates with heart, humour, and a strut down memory lane — with David Bowie appearing in unexpected ways.Read more
About Highgate
Highgate is an area of North London on the north-eastern corner of Hampstead Heath. The area is characterised by many green expanses including three ancient woods, a park and a famous cemetery. At its centre is Highgate village, a collection of largely Georgian shops, pubs, restaurants and residential streets, interspersed with diverse landmarks such as Highgate School (1565), the Gatehouse inn dating from 1670 and Berthold Lubetkin's 1930s Highpoint buildings. The village sits atop a hill which provides views across London, climbing 375 feet (114 m) above sea level at its highest point. Highgate is one of the most expensive London suburbs in which to live. It has an active conservation body, the Highgate Society, to protect its character. The area is divided between three London boroughs: Haringey in the north, Camden in the south and west, and Islington in the south and east. The postal district is N6.
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