Community Facilities
The artsdepot, a community arts centre including a gallery, studio and theatre, opened in 2004, at Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley.
Victoria Park is located off Ballards Lane between North Finchley and Finchley Central. It was proposed in 1887 to mark Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, and opened in 1902 to become Finchley's first public park.
Further south, in East End Road, is Avenue House and Grounds. From 1874 to 1918 this was the home of former MP Henry Charles Stephens, known as "Inky", who made his fortune from fountain pens and ink. The Stephens' ink company was founded by his father Henry Stephens in 1832; he came to Finchley in 1844.
This finely landscaped park together with the house was bequeathed to the people of Finchley and, while owned by the council, is managed by Avenue House Estate Trust. The house contains a small museum, The Stephens Collection, which features the history of the Stephens' ink company with displays and exhibits, details of the Stephens family and the history of writing materials.
The ten acres of park and gardens that comprise Avenue House Grounds are a valuable local amenity with landscaping by Robert Marnock, many rare trees, a pond, a popular children's playground, and a walled garden area and former gardeners' accommodation known as The Bothy.
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