Home to Stevie Smith, the poet and novelist, Paul Scott, the author of The Jewel in the Crown trilogy, and Paul Dean the British American Pulitzer Prize winning writer, is the London borough of Palmers Green. This little neighbourhood is also home to the largest Cyprus population outside of the Greek island as well.
Not as prominent as other London neighbourhoods and districts, Palmers Green still has a lot of interesting sights and attractions for anyone to enjoy. Using a car hire in London - Palmers Green you’ll be able to enjoy the quiet that a family suburb has to offer as well as the big city of London.
At the centre of town is the charming Broomfield Park. Dating from the 16th century this park was once used as hunting grounds. Encompassing 500 acres, it is now where you’ll discover green fields, forested areas, nice gardens, ponds and lakes. Also located here is a golf course, making it the perfect spot for outside fun.
Green Lanes is Palmers Green’s major street and recently was showcased on the silver screen in the Harry Potter movie The Prisoner of Azkaban. See if you can find it during the movie. With a cheap car hire in London - Palmers Green go down Green Lanes and discover what makes this town so special.
Then with a car rental in London - Palmers Green discover the countless Green Lanes shopping places. Don’t forget to venture off the major roads to find tucked away treasures like boutiques shops, old and used book and record shops and fine Greek restaurants.