West Finchley Area Guide
A locals' guide to West Finchley
Where do West Finchley locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
finchley,
north finchley,
whetstone,
hampstead garden suburb,
friern barnet,
temple fortune,
hendon,
muswell hill,
east barnet,
and mill hill
Did you know?
"The red and yellow card system used in football today was introduced by Ken Aston in 1947 at Finchley Football Club - the bright colours were easier to see than the brown flags used before."
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
Now belonging to the people, Avenue House is a Grade II listed mansion that was once home to Henry Charles Stephens, the son of indelible ink inventor Dr Henry Stephens.
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Ivan Ninkovic
When you work in Muswell Hill, sometime's it's easy to take views like these for granted...
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Mumzad Soobhany
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What locals say about West Finchley
Activities near West Finchley
Matt Parker: Getting Triggy With It
Matt Parker talks a lot of maths. He's a NYT best-selling author and sold-out stand-up performer. But now it's time he does the maths. Really gets in there and gives the maths a good doing. It's time he programmes his own Christmas tree lights and then 11,184,024 people watch his downfall (and counting). It's time he shares his hand-crafted maths code online only for viewers to improve it by 40,832,277,770%. It's time he shaped-up and crawled out from under the square named after him. Come watch Matt Parker do the maths. (Every audience member will get some free maths.)Read more
Nick Helm: No One Gets Out Alive
Gearing up for his greatest tour yet later this year, join your all-time favourite comedian Nick Helm as he glides through an hour of new stuff and changes the very fabric of your being. He. Is. Your. New. God.Read more
Upswing presents Showdown
Six extraordinary acrobats. One winner. Who will be the "New Face of Circus"? Get ready for Showdown! This high-energy spectacle combines jaw-dropping circus stunts with razor-sharp humour in a one-of-a-kind competition where the audience is invited to vote for their favourite. Six fearless contestants push their limits in a no-holds-barred race to the top, all for the promise of a single prize. Showdown playfully unpacks our obsession with winning, asking: What’s worth sacrificing to come out on top? With each round, we dive deeper into the contestants’ drive to succeed, while chaos and surprises keep everyone on their toes. Packed with audience interaction, clever comedy, and a bold mix of circus, spoken word, UK HipHop, Grime, and Afrobeat, Showdown explores the idea of “healthy competition.” Who will you root for to win? Brought to life by an exceptional team – including Upswing’s Artistic Director Vicki Dela Amedume, rising comedy star Athena Kugblenu, and London-based musician Afrikan Boy – this show is a thrilling mash-up of heart, hilarity, and high-flying talent. Don’t miss it!Read more
Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death Tour
One of the UK’s most in-demand comedians, Sonubi is a powerhouse on stage, delivering unstoppable energy, razor-sharp wit, and stories that hit hard as he can and still land even harder.Read more
Spot’s Birthday Party
Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2+ and their grown-ups. With integrated Makaton, catchy songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever! Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation is the perfect introduction to theatre for children – they’ll be encouraged to sing and dance along with Steve the Monkey, Tom the Crocodile, Helen the Hippo and Sally and Sam, Spot’s parents, to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPOT!Read more
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
The Big Southgate Kids Lit Quiz
Calling all bookworms, young adventurers, and trivia champions! The Big Southgate Kids Lit Quiz is your chance to test your knowledge of stories, characters, and magical worlds in a fun, fast-paced quiz designed just for kids! From classic fairy tales to modern masterpieces, this exciting event will have you guessing, laughing, and celebrating the wonderful world of childrens books. Gather your team, sharpen your minds, and get ready for a fantastic literary showdown. SOUTHGATE CLUB 17 Chase Side N14 5BP (Wheelchair access is available via the entrance at 80 Crown Lane N14 5EN)Read more
About West Finchley
The residential areas West Finchley in postcode district N3 and Woodside Park in postcode district N12 are centred on their respective tube stations to the west of the area. West Finchley tube station in zone four, serves North Finchley and is under half an hour from from central London.
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