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London is a vast city and has so much more to offer than its hugely popular centre. Visitors who spend some time exploring the northern boroughs will find countless attractions worthy of their time, many of which can be enjoyed without the numbers of tourists found in the city centre.

There are many highlights to look out for in the northern boroughs; head to Islington for modern theatre and funky restaurants, Enfield for parks and open spaces, Camden for its markets and alternative shops, or Kings Cross for museums and historic buildings.

Between the stations of Euston and Kings Cross you will find the British Library. The library is home to some of the world’s most famous documents including the Magna Carta, Shakespeare’s first folio and Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook.

The borough of Camden plays host to one of London’s more macabre attractions. For 150 years, Highgate Cemetery has been the burial place of the rich and famous of London. Visitors can take a guided tour or just wander around the peaceful grounds at their leisure. Don’t forget to look out for Highgate’s most notable resident; the father of communism, Karl Marx.

Travelling by car around north London is recommended. For those looking for peace and quiet, head to Hampstead Heath and take a stroll around the park or visit the world renowned London Zoo. Alternatively, head out of the city and explore the English countryside at your own pace.

The North London area offers countless options for a night out. Islington High Street has many trendy bars and chic restaurants. Enfield is renowned for traditional country pubs. Fans of live music should head to Camden Town, where a thriving music scene is played out in dozens of pubs and clubs.

The city of London is served by 4 large international airports, with Heathrow to the west and Gatwick to the south being the more popular options. To the north of London you will find the airports of Luton and Stansted, both of which provide mainly European flights with budget airlines. The north London train stations of Euston and Kings Cross form one of the city’s biggest rail interchanges, with connections available to every part of the country.