Welcome to East Finchley

East Finchley is a charming suburban area located in the London Borough of Barnet. It is situated in the northern part of Greater London and is known for its peaceful and leafy surroundings. The area is well-connected to the rest of London, with the Northern Line running through the East Finchley tube station. The high street is home to a variety of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The area is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Cherry Tree Wood and Highgate Wood, which offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

One of the most notable landmarks in East Finchley is the Phoenix Cinema, which is one of the oldest continuously running cinemas in the UK. The cinema was built in 1910 and has been a popular destination for film lovers ever since. It has a rich history and has played host to many famous actors and directors over the years. The cinema is known for its unique programming, which includes a mix of classic films, independent movies, and foreign language films. It also hosts regular events and festivals, making it a cultural hub for the local community.

East Finchley is a diverse and vibrant area that is home to a mix of different cultures and communities. The area has a strong sense of community spirit, with many local events and festivals taking place throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the East Finchley Festival, which takes place every summer and features live music, food stalls, and a range of family-friendly activities. The area is also home to several schools and community centres, which provide a range of services and activities for local residents. Overall, East Finchley is a welcoming and friendly place to live, with a strong sense of community and a rich cultural heritage.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 13.4°C

Feels Like: 12.2°C

Wind: 8.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Alma Primary Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Marc Shoffren	3 Beaumont Close East Finchley East Finchley Greater London N2 0GA 02083439988 School Website
Highgate Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher William Dean	North Hill Haringey Highgate London Greater London N6 4ED 02083407023 School Website
Kerem School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Naomi Simon	Norrice Lea Hampstead Garden Suburb Hampstead Garden Suburb Greater London N2 0RE 02084550909 School Website
Tetherdown Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tony Woodward	Grand Avenue Haringey London Greater London N10 3BP 02088833412 School Website
Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stefan Roos	Eagans Close Barnet East Finchley London Greater London N2 8GA 02088831824 School Website
The Archer Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Lucy Harrison	Beaumont Close Barnet London Greater London N2 8GA 02083654110 School Website
St James C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Geraldine Gallagher	Woodside Avenue Muswell Hill Muswell Hill Greater London N10 3JA 02088836540 School Website
Treehouse School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Ms Joanna Dziopa	Woodside Avenue Muswell Hill London N10 3JA 2088155424 School Website
Annemount School Other Independent School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Geraldine Maidment	18 Holne Chase Hampstead Garden Suburb Hampstead Garden Suburb Greater London N2 0QN 02084552132 School Website
Fortismere School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Judge & Ms Jo Davey	Southwing Tetherdown Muswell Hill London Greater London N10 1NE 02083654400 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hampstead Heath South End Road, Hampstead, Greater London, NW3 2QD 1.97 Miles

Upper Holloway Holloway Road, Upper Holloway, Greater London, N19 4DJ 1.99 Miles

Gospel Oak Gorden House Road, Gospel Oak, Greater London, NW5 1LT 2.00 Miles

Alexandra Palace Station Road, Alexandra Park, Greater London, N22 7ST 2.07 Miles

Hornsey Tottenham Lane, Hornsey, Greater London, N8 9DJ 2.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aaa Airport Link 020 7435 3211 20 Aylmer Parade, London, Greater London, N2 0PE 0.20 Miles
Senator Cars 020 8340 2324 20 Aylmer Road, London, Greater London, N2 0PE 0.20 Miles
Bellsize Cars 020 7435 8088 20 Aylmer Pde/Aylmer Rd, London, Greater London, N2 0PE 0.20 Miles
G L H Express Car Service Ltd 020 8444 5566 18 High Road, London, Greater London, N2 9PJ 0.29 Miles
Express Cars 020 8444 0000 295 Archway Road, London, Greater London, N6 5AA 0.82 Miles
Speedway Cars 020 8888 9444 150, London, Greater London, N10 3HA 0.83 Miles
London Car Service Limited 020 8455 6777 38 Market Place Falloden Way, London, Greater London, NW11 6JP 0.91 Miles
Bounds Green Cars Ltd 020 8880 3333 394 Muswell Hill Broadway, London, Greater London, N10 1DJ 0.95 Miles
Muswell Hill Cars 020 8444 0000 320 Muswell Hill Broadway, London, Greater London, N10 2QR 0.97 Miles
Muswell Hill Cars 020 8444 0000 320A Dukes Mews, London, Greater London, N10 2QN 1.00 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
74 Great North Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N2 Bancroft Avenue (Nr Aylmer Road) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N6 Fordington Road / Woodside Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aylmer Parade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishops Avenue (Nr Aylmer Road) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Summerlee Avenue/ Southern Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
32 High Road (Baronsmere Road) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N6 Sheldon Avenue / Herons Lea No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
35 Deansway (Opp Brim Hill) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N6 Lancaster Road / Woodside Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N6 Gaskell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Western Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynmouth Road/ Lauradale Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N6 Archway Road / Talbot Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N2 Bishops Avenue (Middle - Nr Bishops Grove) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
East Finchley Medical Centre 020 88831458	East Finchley Med Ctr 39 Baronsmere Road East Finchley London N2 9QD
Highgate Group Practice 020 83406628	Highgate Group Practice 44 North Hill Highgate London N6 4QA
Woodlands Medical Practice 020 84422339	Woodlands Medical Pract 54 Leopold Road East Finchley London N2 8BG
Heathfielde Medical Centre 020 84589262	Heathfielde Medical Ctr Lyttleton Road, Finchley Barnet London N2 0EQ
Queens Avenue Practice	46 Queens Avenue London N10 3BJ

Local Stores

Falloden Way - Hampstead Garden Sub
53-57 Market Place, Falloden Way
Hampstead Gardens
London
Greater London
NW11 6JT
02083 814028
Store Website
0.86 miles

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SPAR - BP Hampstead Service Station
104a Finchley Road
Hampstead
NW3 5EY
0207 722 4672
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Aylmer Parade Vet
17 Aylmer Parade London N2 0PE 0203 935 8811 vet@aylmerparadevet.com Website 0.20 miles

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Medivet Fortis Green
6 Midhurst Parade Fortis Green London N10 3EJ 020 8883 3242 fortis.green@medivet.co.uk Website 0.65 miles
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Medivet Highgate - Pet Vet
351 Archway Road Highgate London N6 5AA 020 8341 4888 highgate@medivet.co.uk Website 0.80 miles
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Arc Veterinary Centre
Arch 3 The Viaduct St. James Lane London N10 3QX 02084449006 info@arcvet.co.uk Website 0.91 miles
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Medivet Hampstead Garden Suburb
22-24 Market Place Hampstead Garden Suburb London NW11 6JJ 0208 201 9331 hampstead.garden.suburb@medivet.co.uk Website 0.91 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Garden Suburb
154 East End Road East Finchley London N2 0RY 020 8444 2644 practice.garden@villagevet.co.uk Website 0.92 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hampstead Heath
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire NW5 1NB 1.90 miles Located Just Four Miles From Trafalgar Square.

Secret Park (Short Fun Walk)
It's Between Two Small Parks. One Has A Hill And A Pond Where Ducks Come! Sometimes! The Other Part Is Around A Giant Crater-Like Ground. 11 Pegasus Way London Lancashire N11 3PW 1.98 miles There Are 2 Different Parks You Will See Them Both.

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Primrose Hill
Hilly Walk In Primrose Hill Park, There Are Nearby Shops, Pubs And Pet Store On Regents Park Road. Take The Exit Where Regents Park Road And Primrose Hill Road Intersects. Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead Though Be Aware It Can Get Very Crowded On A Hot Summers Day. Nice Children's Playground Also In The Park. 2 Albert Terrace London Lancashire NW1 7SU 3.21 miles London, Nw1 7Su

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Regents Canal
Very Lovely For London Walk However Can Get Busy During Rush Hour With Bikes So Best Avoid These Times. I Say Early Morning Or Mid Afternoon. Regent'S Canal Lancashire 4.33 miles

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Walthamstow / Leyton Marsh
Open Space Mostly Off-Lead Except For Some Areas Which Are Nature Reserves. Hard To Believe You Are In London! 202 Riverside Cl London Lancashire E5 9SU 5.15 miles

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Haggerston Park Hackney
Nice Park To Take The Dog On A Stroll Round, Situated In Hackney. Hackney City Farm In Located Next To The Park. Pleasant Walks Through Shaded Areas Wooded Areas And Open Grass Parks. Not Sure How Easy It Would Be To Park Around Here. There Were Several Entrances, And A Playground Inside For Kids. Quite A Few Other Dog Walkers. Queensbridge Rd Lancashire 5.26 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	16.8°C	16.1°C	13.2°C	13.1°C	15.9°C	19.7°C	21.8°C	22.2°C	21.3°C	20.1°C	18.7°C	17.9°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	16.1°C	13°C	13°C	15.9°C	19.7°C	21.8°C	21.5°C	21.3°C	20.1°C	18.7°C	17.9°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	16.8°C	16.2°C	15°C	14.3°C	15°C	17.2°C	20.4°C	22.3°C	23°C	22.9°C	19.2°C	14.6°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	16.2°C	15.1°C	13.8°C	14.7°C	17.2°C	20.4°C	24.2°C	24.9°C	24.9°C	19.2°C	13.8°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	12.9°C	11.5°C	10.8°C	10.6°C	11°C	12.9°C	16°C	19.6°C	21.4°C	21.5°C	17.8°C	14.9°C
Feels Like	11.7°C	10.2°C	9.5°C	9.3°C	9.7°C	11.9°C	15.7°C	19.5°C	21.4°C	21.4°C	18°C	14.7°C

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