# Living in Tottenham Source: https://www.castles.london/area-guide/tottenham Located within the vibrant London Borough of Haringey, Tottenham is an exciting area best known as the home of Tottenham Hotspur and the world-class Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Currently experiencing major regeneration and development, Tottenham has retained its historical character over the years as seen in its tree-lined streets, period buildings and lush green spaces. **Did You Know?** - Adele, the British singer famous for her incredible vocals, was born in Tottenham in 1988 before moving to Brighton with her mother in 1997. - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium brings nearly two million visitors to N17 every year and contributes a £344m annual boost to the local economy. - The stadium features the world's first dividing retractable pitch and is officially the home of the NFL in the UK. ## Why Tottenham? Boasting London’s best transport links and a strong community-centric vibe, Tottenham is a diverse and vibrant area known for its rich cultural diversity and strong neighbourhood ties. Tottenham has a long and fascinating history. The area’s subdistrict *Seven Sisters* gets its namesake from seven elm trees that were planted encircling a walnut tree on Page Green Common as early as the 17th century. Although the trees are gone, the name remains to this day – seven hornbeam trees were planted as a homage to the seven sisters in 1996, with the late MP for Tottenham, Bernie Grant and five families from the area, each with seven sisters, in attendance. **Architecture & Property** There's something for everyone in Tottenham's diverse property market. The area boasts an eclectic mix of old and new, with a plethora of Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco style homes and terraces alongside modern developments from the ongoing regeneration programme. **Going Out** Tottenham offers a variety of amenities, with a number of vibrant cafes and restaurants peppered throughout the area. The Engine House Café is a local favourite, serving up delicious coffee, cake and food in the historic engine house – hence the name. Constructed in 1894, the engine house was constructed to host a steam engine that pumped water through the reservoirs and supplied the Victorian Engine House, another listed building nearby. Every Saturday, Tottenham residents gather at Holcombe Market, which was relaunched in 2016 by the same family who established it over 100 years ago. Here you can grab bargains on everything from seasonal fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, a wide selection of cheese and charcuterie, artisan cakes and local street food. If you’re looking for a little art and culture, the local Bruce Castle Museum in Bruce Grove regularly puts on special exhibitions. Just north of Tottenham Hale, there’s also the Grow community garden which teaches school groups about veggies. By night, the community-centric building is transformed into a nightclub. All proceeds from club nights go back into the community and fund more gardening projects for students and young people. For a night out, there’s also Ten to One, a cocktail bar, and the High Cross pub. **Local Amenities ** - If you’re looking for a local gym, look no further than Stronghold – an enormous climbing and bouldering centre housed in a converted warehouse. It’s London’s largest indoor bouldering space. - London's only rollerskating rink, Rollernation, hosts regular DJ nights and is located in Bruce Grove. - Tottenham’s Lee Valley Leisure Centre is a large athletics facility serving London and the South East of England. The centre has previously hosted the Invictus Games and boasts cutting-edge sports science and physiotherapy suites. - The famous High Cross pub boasts exceptional food and drinks in a surprisingly beautiful setting – the building used to be a public toilet! **Green Spaces** Tottenham borders a vast water reservoir with the Tottenham marshes to the south, which is home to a varied array of wildlife. There are also a plethora of recreational facilities and several historically significant heritage sites to be enjoyed. With the Lee Valley right at your doorstep, you’ll have access to miles of lush, open space. The 50-mile Lee Valley Walk follows the River Lea's path from its source in Leagrave, close to Luton, to the Limehouse Basin close to the famous Thames. Down Lane Park between Park View Road and Ashley Road is a local favourite. It features two football fields, three floodlit tennis courts, an outdoor gym and a mini BMX track. **Education** There are plenty of private and public schools in Tottenham to choose from. On Elm Park Avenue, there’s Crowland School and on Glendish Road, there’s Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park. Harris Academy Tottenham, a co-ed school supporting students from ages 4 – 18 is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, as are the following comprehensive schools: Gladesmore, a co-ed school for ages 11 – 16 in Crowland Road and Eden Girls’ School Waltham Forest for students aged 11 – 18 in Blackhorse Lane. In Broad Lane, you’ll find Ada, the National College for Digital Skills. A co-ed college for young adults aged 16 – 18, Ada is named after computing pioneer Ada Lovelace and specialises in gaming and app development education. It is rated good by Ofsted.