Wood Green Escorts

What to See in Wood Green

The Mall Wood Green

This is a large shopping centre and residential complex in North London and is generally still referred to by locals by its former name of Wood Green Shopping City. It is the largest shopping centre within the North Circular and has just over 100 retail shops, 45 market stalls with an average of 221,000 customers visiting per week.

The centre was built in the 1970s on the former Noel Park and Wood Green railway station. The centre is six storeys high but only the two lower floors are occupied by shops as the upper floors made up the housing complex known as “Sky City”.

The centre suffered in the 1990s recession and many of the established shops left and were replaced by charity shops and pound shops. It was also the location for the short lived controversial game show called “Beat the Crusher”. It was purchased by The Mall Company in 2002 and since then the owners have carried out a £30m rebuilding programme and renamed it “The Mall Wood Green”. The development continues with a further 3 story extension on the site which Debenhams store will occupy the bulk of.

Downhills Park

Downhills Park

Over the years this park has become an important habitat for wildlife within the area as well as providing a great environment for the community and its activities. The public benefit and enjoyment of this open space continues by involving local people in the planning and decision-making affecting the area and encourages more local people as well as visitors to use the park.

The tennis courts have been repaired and upgraded and summer tennis coaching has been introduced. A wildflower zone and bird boxes have been built together with additional planting of trees. Plans now for 2010 include the construction of a Wildlife Pond and plans for a modular Cafe to be sited on the old Bowls Pavilion footprint. This is an ideal place to visit for a stroll and study the local wildlife.

Bruce Castle Museum

Bruce Castle which was formerly known as the Lordship House is a wonderful Grade 1 listed, 16th century manor house situated in Lorship Lane, Tottenham, just a short distance from Wood Green.

It has been named after the House of Bruce who was the owner of the land on which it was built. The house is one of the oldest surviving English brick houses and has been remodelled through the 17th,18th and 19th centuries.

It has been the home of Sir William Compton, Sir Rowland Hill and the Barons Coleraine to name but a few. In the 19th century it served as a school “The Hill School” then later a large extension was built and the building was converted into a museum. The building is also home to the archives of the London Borough of Haringey and since 1892 the grounds have been a public park which is Tottenham’s oldest. If history is your interest then this museum is well worth the visit.

Restaurants in Wood Green

Bengal Berties

Although small, this is a tidy and well presented restaurant. The staff are welcoming and the food very good. If you are visiting Wood Green, maybe shopping or going to the cinema then this Indian restaurant is within easy reach for you to end your day with an enjoyable evening meal.

The Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh is tucked away behind Wood Green shopping centre, having been refurbished the surroundings are pleasant. It serves an interesting mix of both Turkish and English cuisine. The meals are generous and tasty. This old victorian pub has a modern bar as well as a large beer garden which is ideal to enjoy the summer evenings.

Aroma

This restaurant is owned and operated by the Aroma Restaurant Group. If you are looking for an excellent “eat as much as you can for a fixed price” Oriental buffet then this is where you should go. It has clean and modern surroundings where you can enjoy a meal at an affordable price.

Mosaica @ The Factory

This is an amazing restaurant built in a disused chocolate factory. The venue is home to artists, theatre students and music studios and among these you will find Mosaica.

The modern European menu changes twice a day and with bold flavours the kitchen delivers such items as slow-roasted belly of pork, monkfish with saffron & pea risotto, just two of many examples of excellent food.

Contact Details:
The Chocolate Factory
Clarendon Road
Wood Green
London
N22 6XJ

Vrisaki Greek Restaurant

With a wonderful busy and cheerful atmosphere this restaurant will give you a Greek mezze to remember. The food is both interesting and good although not cheap, you will not be disappointed. It is close to all amenities and ideal for an evening out in Wood Green.

Entertainment in Wood Green

The Opera House Nightclub

If you are looking for a fun night out then look no further, with clubbing sessions on Friday nights with big name DJ’s such as Paul Van Dyck. There is plenty of space as the club hold up to 2,000 at a time.

Contact Details:
2 Chestnut Road
London
N17 9EN

Club Cucci

This is London’s premier Greek bouzouki night club and has drawn its inspiration from Greek culture and history. The venue is a magnificent Greek setting and features life size Greek statues. This is definitely one of London’s newest super-clubs with great music and friendly dedicated staff.

The Lord Nelson Pub

Crowded with all different kinds of people and offering good facilities such as football and decent beer with a good variety of music.

Ideal to pop in and quench your thirst and watch a football match as this is definitely Wood Green’s Football keen pub.

Cineworld

This cinema is a twelve screen multiplex showing all the latest releases as well as Asian Arthouse and World cinema films.

The seating is spacious and comfortable making your afternoon or evening trip to the cinema an enjoyable experience.

The cinema is close to a number of restaurants, pubs and clubs in the town centre.

Alexandra Palace Ice Rink

This is a permanent indoor Ice Rink so that whatever the weather you can enjoy a day or evening packed with fun and entertainment. This rink is suitable for all ages and offers ballet classes and dance classes.

Also on offer are great disco nights, figure skating classes, ice hockey training and great Sunday sessions.

Where to Stay in Wood Green

The Amhurst Hotel

Although this is a small budget hotel it offers above average self-catering facilities, with comfortable and clean rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available and you may use this in the privacy of your own room, the hotel gardens using your laptop or the dining area where a computer has been supplied. It also has free parking which is rare in London.

Bay Tree House B & B

Bay Tree House is an ideal location to access the many sights of London being just a tube ride away from the centre. The hospitality is wonderful and the owners are more than helpful when it comes to your sightseeing information. This is a very clean and comfortable Bed and Breakfast establishment on a quiet road with a large variety of choice for the breakfast.

London Shelton Hotel

This hotel offers free parking with just a 20 minute tube journey from central London. Although one of the many hotels to offer budget rooms you will find it clean, the beds very comfortable and the staff helpful. A 24hr front desk is in operation with Safety Deposit boxes and a dry cleaning and laundry services are available.

If you are a football fan then Arsenal FC’s Emirates Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur FC are in the area.

Raglan Hotel

The Raglan Hotel is a 3 star North London Hotel and its rooms offer luxurious and comfortable beds, en-suite and LCD flat screen TV with freeview. You will receive a warm welcome from the staff who are dedicated to your comfortable stay.

You will be within easy reach of central London as well as other sights to see such as Alexandra Palace.

Anchor House Hotel

Whether you are visiting London on business or for pleasure the Anchor House Hotel offers you all the comforts of a well established family-run B&B. You will find cosy and comfortable rooms in this hotel where the owners pride themselves in high calibre service.

Just a 2 minute walk from the tube station you will be within easy access to Central London.