A Guide to Turnpike Lane, Wood Green and the Surrounding Area

Eating Out in N8

There are some really good restaurants in and around the Turnpike Lane area - so you don't have to head for Islington or Crouch End for something different. Here are two local restaurants that really are worth a visit.

Have a look at the reviews on The London-Eating Guide website.

Jashan Restaurant
Exquisite Indian Cuisine - No' 19 Turnpike Lane
http://www.london-eating.co.uk/5880.htm

Penang Satay House -
Oriental but not to be mistaken for Chinese - Well Recommended - No' 9 Turnpike Lane
Have a look at the reviews on The London-Eating Guide website:
http://www.london-eating.co.uk/3122.htm

Parks & Open Spaces in North London

Alexandra Palace & Park
The 196 acres of parkland that surrounds Alexandra Palace is a rich diversity of lavish greenery, conservation areas and beautiful lakes and boasts an unrivalled selection of outdoor resources within the London area for sports, corporate event activities and family entertainment.

A variety of outdoor events are often held within the grounds of Alexandra Palace. These include Funfairs - Circus acts - Film shoots - Balloon flight launches - Charity Fun Runs - And of course the Firework Night event that many a generation have enjoyed over the years - With breathtaking views over London this really is the ideal place to exercise both the mind and body. Why not visit the official website http://www.alexandrapalace.com

Alexandra Palace has a long and interesting history. You can find out more by getting in touch with the Hornsey Historical Society. They have members so well informed, that they have written several books regarding the history of the area, and they continue to do some really great work.

http://hornseyhistorical.awardspace.com/index.html

Downhill's Park
Downhill's Park was awarded the Prestigious Green Flag Award in 2006 & 2007. This is a hidden gem of a park with a large open area with many huge Oak trees surrounding the border, but when you venture east through the park you will discover the formal gardens. Today the elegance and sophistication of the early nineteenth century design still remains. The ornamental Italian Gardens located at the heart of the Park, made up of rose beds and annual bedding, are a favourite with many park users. The nearby tennis courts, hard ball area and bowling green are set amongst beautiful trees and landscaped gardens.

Finsbury Park
Finsbury Park was awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award in July 2007 - It has been looking good since receiving ?5m Heritage Lottery Funding and has had a recent transformation due to the successful restoration and improvement work.

This grade II listed park was officially opened in 1869. With the Heritage Lottery Funding many of the Parks original features have been restored to their former glory, this includes the re-landscaping of the American Garden and Alexandra McKenzie's historical flower gardens, which now once again reflects much of his original design that was lost for many years.

New facilities have been carefully added to modernise the park for modern living requirements, but it has to be said that the changes seamlessly integrate, and even compliment the historic features of the park.

The park offers a range of sporting facilities and you can find out more by visiting the local authority website and even take the Virtual Tour