Living in Bowes Park
Thinking about moving to Bowes Park? Discover why it's a great place to live, fun things to do here, what the local schools are like, transport connections and so much more.
Your guide to moving to Bowes Park
Why Bowes Park is a good place to live
If you're planning on moving to Bowes Park, you'll be delighted by the wonderful atmosphere this area has to offer. It's a vibrant, delightful place in the heart of London, and is impressively well-connected to the hustle and bustle of the city. Despite its convenient location, the area manages to maintain a peaceful and refreshing community spirit. Living in Bowes Park, you'll also have easy walking access to the charming Alexandra Park and the bustling shops and cinemas of Wood Green. Plus, the area is home to a blend of Victorian and interwar terraced houses, sure to charm history and architecture enthusiasts alike.
What's Bowes Park famous for?
Bowes Park is famous for a couple of interesting reasons. One, it's renowned as the site where magician Chung Ling Soo, originally known as William Ellsworth Robinson, tragically performed his famous 'catch a bullet with his teeth' trick. Two, the area is celebrated for its historically landscaped gardens, once part of the old Bowes Manor House. Besides, Bowes Park is home to landmarks like the Gothic Revival-style church of St Michael-at-Bowes and the Grade II listed tunnel entrance from the realignment of the New River.
Things to do in Bowes Park
As for things to do in Bowes Park, there are plenty of options. Residents can sample a variety of different cuisines ranging from tantalizing Greek family restaurants to delightful Turkish eateries. You can enjoy casual dining and socializing in various coffee shops, brunch spots, and pubs with beer gardens. There are also places offering lively live music nights. Bowes Park also hosts quaint little sheds housing micro businesses and popup drinks and markets for unique shopping experiences. Plus, local sports and entertainment venues are great places for fun activities with friends and family. With so much going on, you'll never run out of things to do in Bowes Park.
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Properties currently for sale in Bowes Park
Whether you're looking to buy a family home or a beautiful apartment, we've got you covered.
£700,000
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
- Living rooms1
3 bed semi-detached house for sale
Wells Mews, Arnos Grove, London N11Guide price
£700,000
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms3
- Living rooms2
5 bed terraced house for sale
Belsize Avenue, London N13
Transport in Bowes Park
Find the nearest train stations and other transport links in Bowes Park.
Local connections
- Bowes Park
- National Rail
- 0.3 miles / 0.5 km
- Bounds Green
- 0.4 miles / 0.6 km
- Palmers Green
- National Rail
- 0.6 miles / 1.0 km
- Arnos Grove
- 0.6 miles / 1.0 km
- Alexandra Palace
- National Rail
- 1 miles / 1.6 km
- New Southgate
- National Rail
- 1 miles / 1.6 km
Schools in Bowes Park
Discover local primary schools, secondary schools and sixth form colleges in Bowes Park.
Education in Bowes Park
- Bowes Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Laurel Park School
- Ages: 11 - 16 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (2021)
- Bounds Green Junior School
- Ages: 7 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2022)
- Bounds Green Infant School
- Ages: 3 - 7 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (2023)
- St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls
- Ages: 11 - 18 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (2022)
- Tottenhall Infant School
- Ages: 3 - 7 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2021)
Local pubs in Bowes Park
Prince
London N22Bird Restaurant & Lounge
London N13Fox
London N13At The Fox Pub, we’re proud to carry on a long-standing tradition of offering excellent fresh craft beer and ales alongside independent wines and classic cocktails.
Ye Olde Cherry Tree
London N14Nag's Head
London N22