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only stocks kosher wines

SHOPPING

Brent Cross Shopping Centre

Brent Cross was built in the mid '70s and was intended to provide North London shoppers with their very own indoor West End. The style was pioneering in the UK and inspired shopping malls across the country.Ìý Brent Cross has over 100 of the UK's top retail names, two department stores, most leading high street names, cafés, restaurants and parking for more than 8000 cars. It also has the busiest bus station in Barnet!
ADDRESS: Prince Charles Drive NW4Ìý TEL: 020 8202 8095Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 10.00am-8.00pm; Sat 9.00am-7.00pm; Sun 11.00am-5.00pm. Disabled access, toilets and parking.

The Mall Broadwalk

Conveniently located beside the bus and tube station, The Mall Broadwalk offers visitors a choice of over 40 retailers. The Mall provides a mix of local independent stores alongside top high street names including Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, Boots and Next. There is also a 1100 space car park; the first two hours of your parking is free.
ADDRESS: Station Road, Edgware HA8 7BDÌý TEL: 020 8905 6303Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.00am-6.00pm; Sun 11.00am-5.00pm. Disabled access and toilet; wheelchair available.

freshly baked breads and pastries

Amazing Grapes

Amazing Grapes is unique in that they only stock kosher wines. They have over 500 different Champagnes, wines, spirits, liqueurs and grape juices. There is a gift presentation service plus chair, table and glass hire available for those special occasions.
ADDRESS: 94 Brent Street, Hendon NW4 2ESÌý TEL: 020 8202 2631Ìý OPEN: Mon-Wed 9.00am-6.00pm; Thurs 9.00am-7.00pm; Fri 9.00am-5.00pm (Winter 9.00am-1.00pm); Sun 10.00am-2.00pm. Disabled access.

Don Mackrill's Woodwind, Brass and Guitar Centre

Ask any saxophonist about where to pick up a suitable instrument and he'll point you in Don's direction. Selling quality saxophones and woodwind instruments, Don also has a range of second hand and vintage guitars, instruments for rent and a repair service.
ADDRESS: 3-5 Station Road, Edgware HA8 7JEÌý TEL: 020 8951 0312Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm; Sun 12.00pm-4.00pm. Disabled access; one small step into shop.

Hannants

Perfect for model enthusiasts, Hannants stocks thousands of new, second-hand and limited edition model kits. They deal mainly in aircraft, but also have ships.
ADDRESS: 157-159 Colindale Avenue, Colindale NW9 5HRÌý TEL: 020 8205 6697Ìý OPEN: Mon-Wed & Sat 10.00am-5.30pm; Thurs-Fri 10.00am-7.00pm. Limited disabled access.

images of London's past

Bonjour Bakery Patisserie

The most delicious aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries emanates from Bonjour Patisserie, making it very hard to pass by without at least one purchase! Take your pick from still-warm croissants, blueberry muffins, chocolate cake, cream puffs, savoury pastries stuffed with spinach, cheese and mushrooms, or some fresh bagels and bread.
ADDRESS: 84 Brent Street, Hendon NW4 2ESÌý TEL: 020 8203 8848Ìý OPEN: Sun-Fri 24hrs; closes at 4.00pm on Fri; Sat closed. Disabled access.

Herbal Inn

Claiming to be the oldest chain of Chinese traditional medicine clinics, Herbal Inn offers free consultation on over 35 ailments, from hay fever to endometriosis. A herbal mixture costs £5.00 per pack or £35.00 for a week-long course. Give your aching muscles a going over with a 30 minute Chinese massage for £30.00.
ADDRESS@ 63 Station Road, Edgware HA8 7HXÌý TEL: 020 8381 1050Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 10.00am-7.00pm. Limited disabled access.

Loppylugs Records

Loppylugs is a chart shop specialising in dance music, specifically Soul, R'n'B and Hip Hop. There's a good selection of vinyl and CDs, with decks for you to sample your choices before parting with your hard earned cash. If you can't find what you're after, just ask: Lopplylugs are happy to order in anything, no matter what the musical origins.
ADDRESS: 191 Station Road, Edgware HA8 7JXÌý TEL: 020 8952 4343Ìý OPEN: Mon-Wed 10.00am-7.30pm; Thurs-Sat 10.00am-8.00pm; Sun 10.00am-7.00pm. Disabled access.

a treasure-trove of relics

Memories

Memories is more than a mere frame shop; this is more like a local historical society with a bank of images that tell the story of London's past. With a catalogue of images from all over the capital and beyond, this is a great place to browse and reminisce about times gone by. There are also original signed football pictures, postcards and image memorabilia.
ADDRESS: 130-132 Brent Street, Hendon NW4Ìý2DRÌý TEL: 020 8203 1500Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm. Disabled access.

Oriental City Shopping Centre

A large no-frills shopping centre dedicated to the food and culture of the Far East. There's a large Oriental supermarket containing a wonderfully presented Japanese fishmongers, an excellent tableware shop, a herbal shop and a Sega World arcade! The highlight has to be the food court, which serves up everything from Vietnamese and Korean to Sushi and Dim Sum.
ADDRESS: 399 Edgware Road, Colindale NW9 0JJÌý TEL: 020 8200 0009Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 10.00am-9.30pm; Sun 10.00am-8.30pm. Disabled access and toilet.

Sage

Sage stocks a good selection of smart/casual designer menswear. Pick up shirts, jeans, shoes, belts, trousers, suits and accessories from the likes of Armani, Hugo Boss, D&G, Paul Smith, Patrick Cox, Ted Baker and Stone Island.
ADDRESS: 187 Station Road, Edgware HA8 7JXÌý TEL: 020 8952 2404Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 10.00am-6.00pm. Disabled access.

The Talking Machine

A cursory glance round this musty shop reveals it to be a treasure trove of relics, including hordes of old typewriters, gramophones, jukeboxes and telephones: some of the oldest pieces date back to the nineteenth century.
30 Watford Way, Hendon, NW4 3AL. Tel No: 020 8202 3473 / 07774 103139. Open: Times vary, please call for details. Disabled facilities: Limited.

Theme Music

A music school with a fully equipped music shop on site, Theme Music can offer superb teachers in all styles of music tuition, either on site or in your own home. Tuned in to the needs of serious minded musicians, this shop is home to guitars, brass and woodwind instruments. Keyboards are on sale here too, as are bongos and mandolins and even a miniature Marshall amplifier! Not to mention microphones, distortion pedals and an infinite number of accessories.
ADDRESS: 2 Watford Way, Hendon NW4 3ADÌý TEL: 020 8201 6600Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 10.00am-6.00pm; Sat 10.00am-5.00pm. Limited disabled facilities.

Thurston

Find yourself a bit snookered when it comes to finding the perfect table or cue? Then give Thurston a call. Established in 1799, Thurston have a range of pool and snooker tables for both home and business use. Cue prices vary: the most expensive is priced at £2000. The shop also provides trophies, engraving, bingo items and level and crown green bowls.
ADDRESS: 110 High St, Edgware HA8 7HFÌý TEL: 020 8952 2002Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. Limited disabled facilities.

kosher menu with a world influence

Watling Market

Situated in the council car park behind Burnt Oak Underground Station, Watling Market caters for most goods and foodstuffs.
ADDRESS: Watling Avenue, Burnt Oak, HendonÌý TEL: 020 8359 2119Ìý OPEN: Sat 8.00am-4.00pm.

RESTAURANTS

L’Artistra PizzeriaÌý

Expect to be overwhelmed by the service here - the waiters treat every customer like royalty. The minimum charge is £5.00 and the portions, mainly pasta and pizza, are large and very filling.
ADDRESS: 120 Station Road, Edgware HA8 7AAÌý TEL: 020 8951 5533Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun 12.00pm-12.00am. Disabled access, but no toilets.

Chai

As pure vegetarian Chinese cuisine, Chai take pains to point out that no eggs or animal products have been used in the preparation of food. A full à la Carte menu is available but the 'eat as much as you like' option is infinitely more popular.
ADDRESS: 236 Station Road, Edgware HA8 7AUÌý TEL: 020 8905 3033Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 12.00pm-2.30pm & 6.00pm-11.30pm; Sat 12.00pm-3.30pm & 6.00pm-11.30pm; Sun 12.00pm-11.30pm. Limited disabled access.

Isola Bella Café Ltd.

The Kosher menu at the Isola Bella will have you hooked for weeks. With an incredible selection of Thai and Italian influenced fish and vegetarian dishes, you'll be hard pressed to make your mind up. All manners of delicious breakfast dishes are available, but the jewels in the crown are the lunchtime crisp, mouthwatering salads - there's even a 'diet corner' for those of you who are watching your waistlines. The best way to finish off any superb lunch or dinner is with a delectable desert, so sample the Pasta Fettuccini with hot chocolate, vanilla ice cream and candied pecans.
ADDRESS: 63 Brent Street, Hendon, NW4 2EAÌý TEL: 020 8203 2000Ìý OPEN: Sun-Thurs 8.00am-11.00pm; Fri 8.00am-3.00pm; Sat by reservation only. Disabled access.

Noto Sushi

Just in front of the oriental supermarket is Noto Sushi, serving up some of the best Sushi London has to offer. It maintains a familiar sushi bar feel, even with the more modern conveyor belt transporting the food to you. They also run the Sushi bar at Harrods, but here you can enjoy the same delights for a lot less.Ìý
ADDRESS: 10 Oriental City, 399 Edgware Road, Colindale NW9 0JJÌý TEL: 020 8200 1189Ìý OPEN: Counter Mon-Sun 12.00pm-7.30pm. Take Away Mon-Sat 10.00am-8.00pm; Sun 10.00am-6.30pm. Disabled access and toilet.

Prince of Ceylon

Proclaiming itself to be the oldest Singhalese restaurant in Europe, Prince of Ceylon serves up a decent range of Tandoori and curry dishes.
ADDRESS: 39 Watford Way, HendonÌý NW4 3JHÌý TEL: 020 8203 2121Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun 12.00pm-12.00am. Disabled access and toilet.

Sami's Kosher Restaurant

This popular and comfortable Kosher restaurant has a wide range of cuisines, including European and Mediterranean as well as Hebrew, Chinese and English. Despite the globe-trotting kitchen and its wide-reaching menu, the food here remains authentic and tasty.
ADDRESS: 157 Brent Street, Hendon NW4Ìý4DJÌý TEL: 020 8203 8088Ìý OPEN: Sun-Thurs 12.00pm-12.00am. Disabled access, but no disabled toilet.

Taverna Taverna

The emphasis here is on home-cooked Greek food. The staff are very friendly; nothing is too much trouble. The tea lights on every table and the large vine tree decorated with fairy lights give the restaurant a soft, romantic feel.
ADDRESS: 311 Hale Lane, Edgware HA8Ìý7AXÌý TEL: 020 8905 4552Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 6.00pm-11.00pm. Disabled access and toilet.

Mama Calabar

Get a taste of Africa in the heart of North West London. The climate might be somewhat different, but the food is authentically out of this world. Go for one of the traditional Nigerian dishes such as Edikang Ikong (traditional vegetable cooked with pumpkins and water leaves) or specials such as boiled yam and bean stew, with fish or meat.
ADDRESS: 25-27 Watford Way, Hendon NW4 3JHÌý TEL: 020 8202 2003Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 1.00pm-11.00pm. Limited disabled access.

a typical Irish bar

Mythos

Declaring itself to be the original Mediterranean restaurant, Mythos is a pleasantly decorated, intimate restaurant serving a range of succulent delicacies including vegetable moussaka and spiced lemon chicken. However, it is best known for its seafood: Paella, giant tiger prawns, mussels and a choice of fish grace the menu. For a quick midday snac,k try the lunch special pasta and garlic bread at £5.50.
ADDRESS: 210 Station Road, Edgware HA8 7ARÌý TEL: 020 8931 5678Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 12.00pm-3.00am & 5.00pm-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-4.00pm. Disabled access and toilet.

The White House

The White House is the sister restaurant of Isola Bella. Expect a tempting menu of Mediterranean dishes, focusing on some wonderful meat dishes. They also have an enticing Thai menu.
ADDRESS: 10-12 Bell Lane, Hendon NW4 2ADÌý TEL: 020 8203 2427Ìý OPEN: Sun-Thurs 12.00pm-11.00pm; Sat by reservation only. Disabled access.

Zan Zi Bar

A good night on the town is, more often than not, followed by a good hot curry. Pubs and Indian restaurants are perfect bedfellows, and this is exactly what Zan Zi Bar offers - North Indian food served in a pub atmosphere. Alfresco heating means the restaurant buzzes through all seasons.
ADDRESS: 113 High Street, Edgware HA8 7DBÌý TEL: 020 8952 2986Ìý OPEN: Mon-Thurs 12.00pm-3.00pm & 5.30-11.00pm; Fri-Sun 12.00pm-11.00pm. Disabled access.

PUBS

no-frills boozer

The Bell at Mill Hill

A friendly contemporary bar with a relaxed atmosphere, though they do pump up the music at night. It has a good selection of wine and beer, with a bit of bar food on the side.
ADDRESS: 97-101 The Broadway, Mill Hill NW7 3TGÌý TEL: 020 8201 0911Ìý OPEN: Mon- Sat 11.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Disabled access and toilets.

Bodhran Bar

A stone's throw from Hendon Central tube, the Bodhran is a typical Irish bar with a tendency to attract an older clientele. It has a very friendly atmosphere and hosts a barbecue every Sunday in summer months. There's a big screen showing Sky sports and, for the more athletic, they have a very good football team of their very own.
ADDRESS: 3-5 Vivian Avenue, Hendon NW4 3UPÌý TEL: 020 8201 5736Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 11.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Disabled access.

Carey's Bar

Carey's offers up a large front bar with dark wooden panelling, old black and white pictures of London town and movie stars, while there is a sweet little beer garden at the back. There is a food menu with daily specials and a baguette and ciabatta menu, butÌý the roast dinners steal the show on a Sunday. Alongside John Smiths on tap, Newcastle Brown Ale and some reasonable house doubles, there are live sports and friendly bar staff.
ADDRESS: 73-75 Brent Street, Hendon NW4Ìý2EAÌý TEL: 020 8202 4672Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 11.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30am. Food: Mon-Fri 11.00am-4.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-4.00pm. Disabled access.

The Hendon

Newly refurbished with comfy leather sofas and plasma screens for the footie, the Hendon is a popular choice with a late license and resident DJs on Friday and Saturday nights.Ìý The entertainment continues throughout the week with a pool competition every Wednesday.
ADDRESS: 373-377 Hendon Way, Hendon NW4 3LPÌý TEL: 020 8202 6691Ìý OPEN: Mon-Thu 12.00pm-11.00pm; Fri & Sat 12.00pm-1.00am; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Disabled access and toilets.

The Lansdowne Bar

A family run local pub with welcoming bar staff. The main bar serves good food: the Sunday roast is very popular! At the weekend DJs spin tunes in the back bar, occasionally accompanied by a live band, and on Saturday nights there's Karaoke.ÌýÌýÌý
ADDRESS: 200 The Broadway, Burnt Oak HA8 0APÌý TEL: 020 8951 5743Ìý OPEN: Mon-Wed 11.00am-11.00pm; Thurs-Sat 11.00am-12.00am; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Disabled access.

The Little House

This local boozer is a no frills affair, providing a basic location for some good old fashioned drinking. There is a 'pub grub' menu, with nothing over £5.00, and every Wednesday they hold a very popular Darts competition.
ADDRESS: 93 Brent Street, Hendon NW4 2DYÌý TEL: 020 8202 3502Ìý OPEN: Pub Mon-Sat 11.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Food Mon-Fri 11.00am-2.30pm. Limited disabled facilities.

jazz with a hint of blues and soul

The Man in The Moon

If the thought of loud chart classics turns your stomach cold, this is the perfect place to stop off for a pint - the pub is part of the Wetherspoons chain that operates a music-free policy. The beer is considerably cheaper than elsewhere and the food is reasonable.
ADDRESS: 1 Buckingham Parade, Stanmore HA7Ìý4EBÌý TEL: 020 8954 6119Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 10.00am-11.00pm; Sun 10.00am-10.30pm. Disabled access and toilets.

The Masons Arms

Boasting five pool tables, you never need to wait very long for a good game of pool. There's live entertainment once a month and DJs every Friday and Saturday add to the buzzing atmosphere.
ADDRESS: 75 High St, Edgware HA8 7DDÌý TEL: 020 8381 2875Ìý OPEN: Pub Mon-Fri 11.00am-11.00pm; Sat 12.00pm-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Food Mon-Sun 11.00am-30mins before time. Disabled access and toilets.

The Railway Engineer

The Railway Engineer is bristling with telly technology that will appeal to drinkers and sport fans. They've got a plasma screen, two big screens and eight TVs, which means you can catch the action from wherever you're sitting. As well as showing all major sporting events, they also lay on a few of their own; you can enjoy a game of darts or pool. A lively atmosphere is guaranteed on Friday and Saturday nights with a variety of DJ's, original live bands and tribute bands. A friendly watering hole with strong community spirit
ADDRESS: 1 Sanders Lane, Mill Hill East NW7 1BJÌý TEL: 020 8346 2518Ìý OPEN: Mon-Thurs 11.00am-11.00pm; Fri-Sat 11.00am-12.00am; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Disabled access.

The Rising Sun

This pub comes with a history: in 1655 the locals raised a petition stating it was leading the poor into debauchery. Nowadays there's a lot less opposition and is a very popular local boozer. There's no jukebox or gaming machines - just a good pint of real ale and excellent home-cooked food.
ADDRESS: 137, Marsh Lane, Highwood Hill NW7 4EYÌý TEL: 020 8959 1357Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 12.00pm-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Disabled access.

CINEMA

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ADDRESS: Staples Corner Retail Park, Geron Way, Hendon NW2 6LWÌý TEL: 0871 200 2000Ìý OPEN: Please call for detailsÌý COST: Please call for details. Disabled access and toilets.

hidden amongst busy roads

SOUNDS

Mill Hill Jazz Club

This club covers the whole genre of Jazz, incorporating some Blues and Soul for good measure.
ADDRESS: The Mill Hill Sports Club, Grahame Park Way, Mill Hill NW7 2ALÌý TEL: 020 8958 4834Ìý OPEN: Wed 8.30pm-11.00pmÌý COST: Members £2.00; Guests £3.00. No disabled facilities.

The Claddagh RingÌý

A local favourite, this Irish theme pub features live music on Thursday, Friday and all weekend, from Celtic rock to Irish folk. If you're not part of a band and fancy your chances, you can always get on the mic with the karaoke evenings on Wednesday and Thursdays.
ADDRESS: 10 Church Rd, Hendon NW4 4EAÌý TEL: 020 8203 2600Ìý OPEN: Mon-Tues 11.00am-11.30pm; Wed & Sun 11.00am-12.00am; Thurs 11.00am-1.00am; Fri-Sat 11.00am-2.00am. Disabled access.

OUTDOORS

Bittacy Hill Park

A lovely place for a stroll, this park also has tennis courts and a play area for kids.
ADDRESS: Sanders Lane, Mill Hill East NW7Ìý TEL: 020 8359 7820Ìý OPEN: 24hours.

The Brent Reservoir

Also known as the Welsh Harp reservoir, this beautiful stretch of water is one of the area's best-kept secrets and provides a countryside oasis for city dwellers. Based on a mile long stretch of water on the borders of Brent and Barnet, the reservoir and surrounding greenery is a wildlife and conservation area home to several species of protected water birds. In recent times, it has become a venue for water-sports, with sailing, canoeing and windsurfing all year round (training and courses on a membership basis).
ADDRESS: Cool Oak Lane NW9 8RYÌý TEL: 020 8359 7820Ìý OPEN: Dawn-Dusk. Disabled access.

Clitterhouse Playing Fields

Children's play area, cricket, football and rugby.
ADDRESS: Claremont Road, Brent Cross NW2Ìý TEL: Park Lettings 020 8359 7820Ìý Open: Dawn-Dusk.

seventeenth century farmhouse

Edgwarebury Park

In the north of Edgware, this park has tennis courts and a kids' playground.
ADDRESS: Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware HA8Ìý TEL: 020 8359 7820Ìý OPEN: Dawn-Dusk.

Hendon Park

A lovely green park right off Hendon's busy roads, this park has tennis courts, a play area for kids and a café for the weary adults!
ADDRESS: Queens Road, Hendon NW4Ìý TEL: 020 8359 7820Ìý OPEN: 24hours.

Mill Hill Park

A large informal park perfect for an afternoon stroll, though there are formal flowerbeds to enjoy and the large individual trees are a feature of the park.Ìý For those who want something a bit more energetic there are tennis courts, football pitches and basketball courts as well as a pavilion and cricket pitch. There's a children's play area and a café too.
ADDRESS: Wise Lane, Mill Hill NW7Ìý TEL: 020 8359 7820Ìý OPEN: Dawn-Dusk.

dedicated to all things aviation

Roe Green Park

A pretty walled garden and children's play area all make this a very popular hang out for adults and kids alike.
ADDRESS: Kingsbury High Road, Kingsbury NW9 9HAÌý TEL: 020 8937 5619Ìý OPEN: Dawn-Dusk.

Scratchwood and Moat Mount

Scratchwood and Moat Mount form the largest area of woodland in Barnet. Scratchwood is home to areas of ancient woodland, whilst in the spring there are many woodland flowers like bluebells and wood anemones to see - look out for Muntjac deer and many woodland birds. Moat Mount also has extensive areas of woodland, much of which was once ornamental gardens and therefore has very different characteristics to Scratchwood. The woods are separated by the A1, so you cannot just cross the road from one to the other: there is an underpass down the A1 towards Apex Corner. The woods are managed with the help of annual grants from the Forestry Commission.
ADDRESS: Northbound and Southbound Carriageways, A1 NW7 5ALÌý TEL: 020 8359 7820Ìý OPEN: 24hours.

Sunnyhill Park

Situated on an open hillside, this park has great views of the surrounding area. There's a tree-lined avenue at the entrance of the park and a very popular café.Ìý It also has good sporting facilities with tennis courts, football and cricket pitches and a children's play area.
ADDRESS: Watford Way, Hendon NW4Ìý TEL: 020 8359 7820Ìý OPEN: Dawn-Dusk.

Watling Park

There's an imposing York stone entrance to this park with a hill that leads you down to a silk stream and open views across Mill Hill. A formal rose garden nestles within the park and there is also provision for sports and ball games.
ADDRESS: Cressingham Road, Edgware HA8Ìý TEL: 020 8359 7820Ìý OPEN: Dawn-Dusk.

ARTS & CULTURE

Artsdepot

The Artsdepot is a new purpose built cultural centre for North London, offering a vibrant mix of performing and visual arts, arts related training courses and a wide range of participatory activity. The Artsdepot has two theatres, a digital production and performance space, exhibition areas and studio/ rehearsal areas.
ADDRESS: 5 Nether Street, North Finchley N12 0GAÌý TEL: 020 8449 0048Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 10.00am-closing times vary; Sun 12.00pm-closing times vary. Disabled access and toilets.

fantastic leisure facilities

Church Farmhouse Museum

This is one of the oldest surviving dwelling houses in the area: built in about 1660, it used to be the farmhouse of a hay and dairy farm until the early twentieth century. Sitting right next to Sunnyhill Park, it's now a local museum, with a permanent display of a Victorian kitchen, dining room and laundry room as well as lots of exhibitions on history, crafts and arts.
ADDRESS: Greyhound Hill, Hendon NW4 4JRÌý TEL: 020 8203 0130Ìý COST: FreeÌý OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10.00am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.00pm; Sat 10.00am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.30pm; Sun 2.00pm-5.30pm. Limited disabled facilities: please call for details.

British Library Newspapers

The national archive of all national daily and Sunday newspapers printed in the UK from 1801 to the present day. They also have selected overseas papers and popular periodicals. To view this amazing archive you will need a reader's pass, which is available to anyone over the age of 18 with proof of identity.
ADDRESS: British Library Newspapers, Colindale Avenue, Colindale NW9 5HEÌý TEL: 020 7412 7353Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 10.00am-5.00pm. Disabled access and toilets; induction loop.

Kingsbury Amateur Operatic Society

Founded in 1970, the society produces two full stage musical productions each year ranging from the classical to American Musicals; G&S to Offenbach; the ancient and virtually forgotten "Rose of Persia" to the brand new "Rags".
ADDRESS: Queensbury Methodist Church, Beverley Drive, Kingsbury HA8 5NDÌý TEL: 01923 211 959Ìý OPEN: Monday rehearsal 7.30pm; please call for production detailsÌý COST: From £20.00 per show (for full time students) to £100.00 (adult
annual membership). Wheelchair access to performance venue.

RAF Museum

Britain's only museum dedicated to all things aviation, this is a huge and impressive collection of over 70 aircraft and related memorabilia and artefacts. There are rare airforce uniforms and medals, over 6,500 paintings, drawings and posters, and 250,000 photographs dating from WWI to modern day. There's also a library and film archive, and plenty of hands-on, child-friendly exhibits, including a flight simulator.
ADDRESS: Graham Park Way, Hendon NW9 5LLÌý TEL: 020 8205 2266Ìý OPEN: 10.00am-6.00pm dailyÌý COST: Admission free. Wheelchair access and disabled toilet.

small classes and individual programmes

SPORTS AND LEISURE

Barnet Burnt Oak Leisure Centre

The latest cardiovascular and resistance equipment, free weights, and a range of adult classes including pilates and trampolining. Football and hockey are just a few of the outdoor sports available, and indoors you can try your hand at sports like Karate and table tennis.
ADDRESS: Watling Avenue, Edgware HA8 0NPÌý TEL: 020 8201 0982Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 9.00am-9.00pm; Sat & Sun 9.00am-5.00pmÌý COST: Please call for details. Disabled access and facilities.

Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre

This complex has two 25m swimming pools, a diving pool and a fitness centre, as well as a stadium and a running track.
ADDRESS: Champions Way, Hendon NW4 1PXÌý TEL: 020 8457 9900Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 6.45am-9.00pm; Sat-Sun 8.45am-4.30pmÌý COST: Please call for details. Disabled access and facilities.

Edgwarebury Golf Course

ADDRESS: Edgware Way, Edgware HA8 8DDÌý TEL: 020 8958 3571Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun 8.30am-DuskÌý COST: Adult £5.50; Concs. £4.50 (£2 for club hire). Disabled access.

Finchley Golf Club

ADDRESS: Nether Court, Frith Lane, Mill Hill NW7 1PUÌý TEL: 020 8346 2436Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun 8.15am-DuskÌý COST: Weekdays one round £30.00; Weekends £40.00.

Fitness First

Fully equipped gym and cardio theatre with instructors on stand-by, sauna, steam room, exercise studios, sunbeds and beauty room.
ADDRESS: 632-640 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury NW9 9HNÌý TEL: 020 8204 5858Ìý OPEN: Mon-Thurs 6.30am-10.00pm; Fri 6.30am-9.00pm; Sat & Sun 8.00am-8.00pmÌý COST: Call for details. Disabled access and toilet.

Holmes Place

Fantastic leisure facilities with a fully equipped gym, personal trainers, swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room and a range of 92 classes a week.
ADDRESS: 260 Hendon Way, Hendon NW4 3NLÌý TEL: 020 8203 9421Ìý COST: Call for detailsÌý OPEN: Mon-Thurs 6.30pm-11.00pm; Fri 6.30pm-10.00pm; Sat & Sun 9.00am-9.00pm. Disabled access, changing rooms and toilets; pool hoist.

Hendon Football Club

The club started in 1908 and they now play in the Ryman's League Premier division. They have all ages of youth football and a soccer school for 5-11 year olds. Hendon also has one of two women's football teams.
ADDRESS: Claremont Road, Brent Cross NW2 1AEÌý TEL: 020 8201 9494Ìý OPEN: Please call for match details. Bar Mon, Fri & Sat 11.30am-11.00pm; Tues-Thurs 4.00pm-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pmÌý COST: Please call for details.

Hendon Golf Club

ADDRESS: Ashley Walk, Devonshire Road, Mill Hill NW7 1DGÌý TEL: 020 8346 6023Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun 8.00am-DuskÌý COST: Weekdays one round £32.00; Weekends £40.00. Disabled access.

Hendon Leisure Centre

Indoor sports such as badminton, gymnastics, table tennis and indoor climbing. There’s also a weights and fitness room and an aerobics studio.
ADDRESS: Marble Drive, Brent Cross NW2 1XQÌý TEL: 020 8455 0818Ìý OPEN: Mon, Wed & Fri 7.15am-10.00pm; Tues & Thurs 9.00am-10.00pm; Sat 8.45am-6.00pm; Sun 9.00am-10.00pmÌý COST: Please call for details. Disabled access and facilities.

London School Of Yoga

If you've always fancied the idea of Yoga, but have been put off by the jargon and the fact that everyone in the class will be better than you, then why not try the London School of Yoga. The classes are small and each student has an individual programme designed especially for them to help build on their strengths and weaknesses.Ìý
ADDRESS: Copthall School, Pursley Road, Mill Hill NW7 2EPÌý TEL: 0700 596 4710Ìý OPEN: Times vary according to course: please call for detailsÌý COST: £40.00 for a trial month. Disabled access and facilities.

Mill Hill Golf Club

ADDRESS: 100 Barnet Way, Mill Hill NW7 3ALÌý TEL: 020 8959 2339Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun 8.00am-Dusk; Visitors arranged through pro-shopÌý COST: Please call for membership details. Disabled access.

Play Golf MetroÌý

ADDRESS: Barnet Copthall Centre, Champions Way, Hendon NW4 1PXÌý TEL: 020 8202 1202Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 9.00am-10.00pm; Sat-Sun 8.00am-10.00pmÌý COST: Please call for details. Disabled access.

COUNCILS

London Borough of Barnet

ADDRESS: The Town Hall, Hendon NW4 4BGÌý TEL: 020 8359 2000.

London Borough of Harrow

ADDRESS: Civic Centre, PO Box 57, Station Road, Harrow HA1 2TYÌý TEL: 020 8863 5611.

London Borough of Brent

ADDRESS: Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9 9HDÌý TEL: 020 8937 1234.