Welcome to Cricklewood

Cricklewood is a vibrant and diverse area located in the north-west of Greater London. It is known for its bustling high street, which is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The area is also well-connected, with excellent transport links to central London and beyond. Cricklewood has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Iron Age. Today, it is a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike, offering a unique blend of urban living and community spirit.

One of the most notable features of Cricklewood is its multicultural population. The area is home to a diverse range of communities, including Irish, Jewish, and Afro-Caribbean. This diversity is reflected in the local cuisine, with a wide range of international restaurants and food markets offering everything from traditional Irish stew to spicy Caribbean jerk chicken. Cricklewood is also home to a number of cultural events throughout the year, including the annual St. Patrick's Day parade and the Jewish festival of Purim.

Despite its urban location, Cricklewood is also home to a number of green spaces. The area is bordered by the beautiful Gladstone Park, which offers stunning views of the city skyline. The park is a popular destination for walkers, joggers, and families, with a range of facilities including a children's playground, tennis courts, and a cafe. Cricklewood is also home to a number of smaller parks and green spaces, providing residents with a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 4.9°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Claremont Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Hawkins	Claremont Road Cricklewood Cricklewood Greater London NW2 1AB 02084554013 School Website
Our Lady Of Grace Rc Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Philomena Bourne	Dollis Hill Avenue London NW2 6EU 2084506757 School Website
St Agnes Rc School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan O'reilly	Thorverton Road Cricklewood Cricklewood Greater London NW2 1RG 02084524565 School Website
Childs Hill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Hawkins	Dersingham Road Cricklewood London NW2 1SL 2084524531 School Website
Mora Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Polly Baylis	Mora Road Cricklewood Cricklewood Greater London NW2 6TD 02084522634 School Website
Mapledown School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Sandra Chaaya	Claremont Road Cricklewood Cricklewood Greater London NW2 1TR 02084554111 School Website
Whitefield School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Christopher Hunt	Claremont Road Cricklewood Cricklewood Greater London NW2 1TR 02084554114 School Website
Wessex Gardens Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alexander Banks	Wessex Gardens Barnet Golders Green London Greater London NW11 9RR 02084559572 School Website
Rimon Jewish Primary School Free Schools Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Simmons	41A Dunstan Road Barnet Golders Green London Greater London NW11 8AE 02082091805 School Website
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr S Mcgrath	Dollis Hill Lane London NW2 6HS 2084506002 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cricklewood Cricklewood Lane, Cricklewood, Greater London, NW2 1HL 0.44 Miles

Hendon Station Road, Hendon, Greater London, NW4 4PT 1.41 Miles

Brondesbury Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, Greater London, NW6 7QB 1.50 Miles

West Hampstead Thameslink Iverson Road, West Hampstead, Greater London, NW6 2RB 1.53 Miles

West Hampstead West End Lane, West Hampstead, Greater London, NW6 2LJ 1.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Achauffeurs 020 8405 6173 38 Woodvale Way, London, Greater London, NW11 8SQ 0.23 Miles
Airport Direct 020 8450 9309 16 Wotton Road, London, Greater London, NW2 6PX 0.47 Miles
Simcha Cars 07836 704134 102A Hamilton Road, London, Greater London, NW11 9DY 0.70 Miles
Minicab 020 8452 4040 78 Cricklewood Broadway, London, Greater London, NW2 3EP 0.77 Miles
Speedway Cars And Couriers 020 8458 0400 237 Golders Green Road, London, Greater London, NW11 9ES 0.94 Miles
Tj Chauffeur Service 020 7127 5397 152-154 Coles Green Road, London, Greater London, NW2 7HD 0.95 Miles
Exclusive Airports 0845 123 5152 152-154 Coles Green Road, London, Greater London, NW2 7HD 0.95 Miles
Skyline Express Cars Ltd 020 8458 2555 Golders Green Station, London, Greater London, NW11 7RN 1.02 Miles
Fairway And Kenwood Services Ltd 020 7723 9000 907 Finchley Road, London, Greater London, NW11 7PE 1.04 Miles
Fairway Cars 020 8455 8800 17-33 Portsdown Mews, London, Greater London, NW11 7HD 1.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Claremont Road / Brent Terrace Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Claremont Road Opp Hendon Fc Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cricklewood Delivery Office Business Box Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cricklewood Delivery Office (R) Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cricklewood Delivery Office (L) Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
5 Gladstone Parade Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
30 Gratton Terrace Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
2 Pennine Parade Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Gillingham Road / Somerton Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenfield Gardens / The Vale Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
38 Mora Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
29 Purley Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
26 Grampian Gardens Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
26 Temple Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Claremont Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pennine Drive Practice 020 84559977	8 Pennine Drive Hendon London NW2 1PA
Oxgate Gardens Surgery 020 84327337	81 Oxgate Gardens London NW2 6EA
Greenfield Medical Centre 020 84505454	Greenfield Medical Centre 143-145 Cricklewood Lane Cricklewood London NW2 1HS
Burnley Practice Branch	C/O Chc 60 Ashford Road London Greater London NW2 6TU
Cricklewood Health Centre 020 38268084	7 Oaklands Road London NW2 6DJ

Local Stores

Cricklewood Lane - Cricklewood
140 Cricklewood Lane
Cricklewood
London
Greater London
NW2 2DT
02084 522157
Store Website
0.50 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Staples Corner
383 Edgeware Road
London
NW2 6LD
0208 4527294
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Animal Medical Centre
242 Cricklewood Lane London NW2 2PU 020 8450 2228 reception@amcvetlondon.co.uk Website 0.61 miles
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Mill Lane Veterinary Surgery
68-70 Mill Lane West Hampstead London NW6 1NJ 020 7794 1777 vet@mill-lane-vet.com Website 1.18 miles

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North London Veterinary Clinic
1041 Finchley Road Temple Fortune London NW11 7ES 020 8922 7500 info@northlondonvet.org Website 1.32 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet West Hampstead
292 West End Lane London NW6 1LN 020 7435 1010 info@wellanimalclinic.com Website 1.46 miles
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Allpets Veterinary Clinic Limited
7 Sidmouth Parade Sidmouth Road London NW2 5HG 020 8459 3010 allpets2@btconnect.com Website 1.55 miles
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Allpets Veterinary Clinic Limited
NW2 7QA 020 8450 1334 allpets1@btconnect.com Website 1.55 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hampstead Heath
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire NW5 1NB 2.93 miles Located Just Four Miles From Trafalgar Square.

Wormwood Scrubs
Open Space In London, Dogs Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking At Weekends. Wild Birds Can Be Seen At Sunrise And Sunset. Lovely Open Space For Dogs To Run Free. There Is Also A Very Small Dog Enclosure In The Park If Your Dog Can Not Be Let Of Lead But You Want Them To Have Some Time To Run Free. 233 Scrubs Ln White City London Lancashire W10 6AH 3.08 miles

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Primrose Hill
Hilly Walk In Primrose Hill Park, There Are Nearby Shops, Pubs And Pet Store On Regents Park Road. Take The Exit Where Regents Park Road And Primrose Hill Road Intersects. Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead Though Be Aware It Can Get Very Crowded On A Hot Summers Day. Nice Children's Playground Also In The Park. 2 Albert Terrace London Lancashire NW1 7SU 3.28 miles London, Nw1 7Su

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Secret Park (Short Fun Walk)
It's Between Two Small Parks. One Has A Hill And A Pond Where Ducks Come! Sometimes! The Other Part Is Around A Giant Crater-Like Ground. 11 Pegasus Way London Lancashire N11 3PW 4.45 miles There Are 2 Different Parks You Will See Them Both.

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Regents Canal
Very Lovely For London Walk However Can Get Busy During Rush Hour With Bikes So Best Avoid These Times. I Say Early Morning Or Mid Afternoon. Regent'S Canal Lancashire 5.40 miles

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Gunnersbury Park
A Large, Attractive Park In West London. Plenty Of Open Space For Running Around And Wooded Areas To Add Interest. Whole Park Is Off Lead Although They Ask You To Put Them On A Lead Past The Duck Pond. The Cafe,Duck Pond And Museum Are Being Renovated At The Moment So Some Areas Are Closed Off But The Park Is So Big It Doesn't Really Restrict You Much. Fonzie And His Friend Momo Love Scrambling Over Fallen Logs, Hunting Squirrels In The Wooded Area And Chasing Frisbee On The Large Open Field, The Nursery London Lancashire W3 8LQ 5.41 miles Popes Lane, London

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Weather Forecast

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