Why Buy in Haringey?
The London Borough of Haringey is a desirable area thanks to its unique blend of urban connections and sweeping rural landscapes. Newlon Living’s new-build and resale properties are perfect for prospective home-buyers looking to settle in the area. Find out more about our apartments in Haringey today.
Amenities in Haringey
Green Spaces
There are 151 Green Spaces across Haringey, so it’s no surprise that over 25% of the Borough is parkland. Whether you’re looking for a day of tranquillity or a lunch break location, you’ll quickly find your regular spot.
Highgate Wood
Highgate Wood is a nature reserve with a sports pitch and café on site. The sloping woodland area offers an immersive escape into nature. A circular 6km trail runs from Alexandra Park to Highgate Wood, perfect for a weekend walk.
Bruce Castle Park
Bruce Castle Park is hundreds of years old and is spread across eight hectares of land. The area has a basketball court, a tennis court and a picnic area.
Brunswick Park
Brunswick Park is a small, well-maintained park with a tennis court, plenty of benches and an outdoor gym.
Shopping
Alexandra Palace Farmers Market
The Farmer’s Market is held every Sunday at the edge of Alexandra Park. You can buy from over 40 stalls, selling artisanal products and fresh groceries like locally sourced honey and jam.
Wood Green Shopping Mall
The Mall is easily accessible by train, with The Wood Green and Turnpike Underground stations nearby. Alexandra Palace Rail Station is also close.
Crouch End Festival
Come Christmas, the annual Crouch End Festival runs at Hornsey Town Hall Green with stalls from local artists.
Food and Drink
It’s hard to beat an independent café but Gails is a great reason to head to Crouch End for your morning coffee. Crouch End also has a variety of restaurants and bars to choose from. Popular drinking spots include The Fox and McCafferty’s, while foodies should make sure to check out Les 2 Garcons, La Fabrica and Lyon’s.
Arts and Culture
Cinema fans have several options, with a multi-screen Picturehouse in Crouch End, bijou Arthouse and an Everyman in Muswell Hill. However, if you prefer live performances, the Bernie Grant Arts Centre holds a variety of theatre and dance shows. Elsewhere, Alexandra Palace is a multi-use event space. You’ll find an eclectic mix of entertainment, from brass band concerts to the Paddy Power Darts Championship. Meanwhile, Finsbury Park annually hosts big-name events, including the BBC Wireless Festival.
Health and Fitness
Free Events and Facilities
Haringey has outdoor tennis, basketball and football facilities that are free to the public across the Borough. In addition, parkruns are regularly held in different green spaces. These events are free and open to all ability levels.
Gyms and Leisure Centres
Most gyms and leisure centres across the Borough offer sports and fitness sessions to supplement your workout. Among them are Park Road, Tottenham Green and New River Leisure Centres.
Homebuyers living in our Tottenham Hale developments – Millstream Tower and Hale Works – benefit from one-year of free membership at The Gym in Hale Village. Find out more about the Newlon Living properties in Tottenham Hale today.
Travel around Haringey
On the tube
Haringey has numerous tube stations across the Victoria, Piccadilly and Northern Lines, keeping you connected with key destinations in Central London.
Railway Stations
There are ten railway stations across the Borough, including stops at South Tottenham, Alexandra Palace and Bowes Park. For those planning international trips, a direct train service operates from Tottenham Hale Station to London Stanstead Airport. Alternatively, head on a day trip or staycation and explore another county, like Hertfordshire. The scenic town of Hertford is reachable by a direct train from Haringey Station.
Regular trains also run to surrounding boroughs like Islington, Hackney, and Enfield. A connecting train from Islington’s Finsbury Park could take you to Cambridge, where you can explore historic university grounds or visit the Cambridge Market Square.
Cycling
Haringey is part of the London Cycle Network, with lanes for commuters along main roads and scenic routes for weekend riders. Dockless bike hire is available across the Borough using apps like Lime or Forest. You can hire electric models as well as classic bicycles.
Shared Ownership apartments in the London Borough of Haringey
At Newlon Living, we offer Shared Ownership Properties across London. Read more about the scheme here and discover our new Build and resale apartments in Haringey today.
