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As one of London's most expensive suburbs to live in, Highgate does maintain the atmosphere of an exclusive village. The gorgeous 18th-century architecture and green spaces make Highgate village well worth the visit. Apart from its A-list inhabitants, there are more than enough spots to rouse those with interests in history and culture.

Hampstead Heath is also just around the corner, so those who would like a lovely romantic walk could very well enjoy the expanse of green afforded here. In going for this option though, make sure you get your date some Highgate flowers just to make the tone more romantic. If not, you can always send flowers to Highgate to where you're staying for the night – that will make much more of a surprise.

HISTORY

Highgate adjoined the Bishop of London's hunting estate. A toll-house was kept by the bishop where one of the main roads headed north out of London entered his land. Several pubs were built along this route, and one of these, the Gatehouse, commemorates the toll-house.

The route of the first cable car to be built in Europe was in Highgate Hill, which is the steep street that links Archway and Highgate village. The cable car operated from 1884 to 1909.

Just like much of London, Highgate was damaged during the German air raids in the Second World War. In fact, the local tube station was utilized as a bomb shelter.

ATTRACTIONS

There are so many nice things to see and do in Highgate that it's hard not to be overwhelmed. Whether you come for a romantic weekend or a day out with the family, there's lots of activities and sights in the village that you will leave with great impressions of the place. Of course, if you're opting for the former, don't forget to get some flowers in Highgate to present to your date during a romantic meal or any other romantic pursuit. They'll surely love the gesture.

All that said, here's a taste of what you can expect in Highgate:

Highgate Cemetery – the burial place of many notable people, including Karl Marx, Michael Faraday, George Eliot and Douglas Adams – just to name a few.

Highgate School – established in 1565 for the local poor. T.S. Eliot was a master at the school. Today, it's an exclusive fee-paying public school.

Highgate Contemporary Art Gallery – a small art gallery exhibiting various art forms such as paintings, prints, ceramics and sculpture.

Highgate Gallery – hosts a variety of regularly changing exhibitions.

Lauderdale House – where you can see different arts and concerts.

Waterlow Park – a 26-acre park that can be visited together with Lauderdale House which is located at the edge of the park.

Jacksons Lane – a multi-arts venue featuring a diverse range of exhibitions, theatre, cabaret and dance.

Red Hedgehog – where you can catch classical concerts and theatrical performances.

Gatehouse – for fringe theatre.

Pubs

Highgate is known for its gastro-pubs, and these are just a few of them:

Wrestlers
Bull
Flask
Red Lion and Sun
Spaniards Inn

If you know someone from Highgate and would love to give them a bouquet of flowers when they're celebrating a special occasion, do get in touch with us! We have a range of floral arrangements you can choose from when you want to send flowers to Highgate. Our arrangements are well suited for occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and even days when you just want to put a smile on someone's face. So whenever you want to make someone feel special and appreciated, order flowers for delivery to Highgate from us and we promise you a next-day delivery!