Hendon, in north-west London, has long been associated with flying. Pioneering British pilot Claude Grahame-White founded the London Aerodrome in Hendon in 1910. It was later taken over by the RAF and today houses the Royal Airforce Museum, displaying more than 100 full-size planes including the famous Spitfire and Lancaster Bomber. Also on the old Aerodrome site is a Metropolitan Police training college. The history of Hendon is preserved in many of its buildings. St Mary's Church, despite its restorations, dates back to 1080, and its surviving Norman font is still used for baptisms. The church also contains a monument to Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who founded Singapore in 1918. The adjacent Greyhound, a traditional English pub, was once used as a church building. The district's rural past is captured at the Church Farmhouse Museum, a Grade II-listed 17th Century building with period rooms. Visitors may also step back in time at Hendon Hall, a dramatic Georgian house now operating as a hotel. Other local attractions include Hendon Park, which holds a green flag and combines Edwardian formality with contemporary sporting facilities, and West Hendon Playing Fields. Hendon is close to the M1 and within 20 minutes of central London.
Attraction
Care Home
Church
Cinema
Council
Dentist
Approach Dental Surgery
Approach Dentistry
Dental Care
Elite Dental Care
Vivian Avenue Dental Clinic
Doctor
Grovemead Health Partnership
Hillview Surgery
St.Georges Medical Centre
Golf Club
Restaurant
School
Bell Lane Primary School
Hasmonean High School
Hasmonean Primary School
Hendon School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
St Mary's and St John's CE Primary School
St Mary's CofE High School
Sunnyfields Primary School
Solicitor
Barnett Alexander Conway Ingram
J J Goldstein & Co
Jamil Ahmud & Co
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Brampton LTC (Tennis)
Hendon Hockey Club (Women's Hockey)
Wembley S.C. (Sailing)
Shops
Rymans
Celtic Bakery
Hendon Health Foods
Hendon Health Foods
Thorntons
Pets At Home
B Beautiful
Office
Places to Stay near Hendon
The Hide London (0.17 miles)
The Hide London is a brand new boutique hotel just a stone’s throw from Hendon Central. It is located close to Brent Cross and Wembley Stadium. With 23 beautifully designed ... More
Holiday Inn London Brent Cross (0.71 miles)
Welcome to the Holiday Inn London Brent Cross, a modern and stylish hotel ideally located at the foot of M1 motorway, making it an excellent choice if you are looking for a hotel near Wembley ... More | visit website
Hendon Hall (0.87 miles)
Hendon Hall has always been a leading player on the London scene. A strong, bold, enchanting place, this hotel is ideal for a relaxing break, while enjoying a cosmopolitan atmosphere on ... More
Golders Green Hotel (1.17 miles)
Well established, newly refurbished hotel situated in Golders Green, North London. We are surrounded by many resteraunts and shops and are only a 5 minute walk from Underground and bus ... More
Palm Hotel (1.65 miles)
Anchor House (1.73 miles)
A warm and relaxing B&B close to the Underground, near Hampstead village and Golders Hill Park, and only 20 minutes from the city centre. With a welcoming and family atmosphere, Anchor House ... More
Crown Moran Hotel (1.88 miles)
Located in northwest London, just 15 minutes from the west end by bus or tube, this striking hotel adjoins a very famous grade II listed Victorian pub via a steel ... More | visit website
Bridge Park Hotel (1.89 miles)
Enjoy comfort, hospitality, and convenience at an ideal location. Easy access to business, shopping and entertainment centers. Facilities include Free ample car park, Hotel bar, Sky Sport, dining & Room service, ... More
Abbey Point Cafe and B&B (1.89 miles)
Chumleigh Lodge Hotel (2.04 miles)
Chumleigh Lodge is a highly recommended B&B in London, open 365 days. It is family-run 21-room guest house with a 3-diamond rating from the English Tourist Board, just 20 minutes from central London. All rooms ... More | visit website
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