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This EN2 area is Greater London’s northernmost village. Crews Hill grew from a hamlet into a village. The name comes from the Crews family who lived here in the 18th century. The W10 bus route passes through this area. Crews Hill station opened in 1910. It is London’s northernmost railway station. Since 2010, it supports Oyster cards. The station connects this area to Stevenage, Letchworth, Moorgate, Hertford North, Hitchin, and King’s Cross. The station is accessed from Cattlegate Road. The Crews Hill Golf Club was built in 1916. In 1964, footballer John White was struck by lightning while taking shelter under a tree on the golf field. White was playing for Tottenham Hotspur and his national Scottish team.
The Enfield Municipal Golf Course is within Whitewebbs Park country park. The Whitewebbs Museum of Transport is found on Whitewebbs Lane. The museum displays a number of historic vehicles including cars and motorcycles. Crews Hill used to supply the London market with flowers and plants. Several garden centers remain in the area. The Gardening Club is one of the UK’s largest covered garden clubs. It features more than 30 acres of plants. Turkey Brook passes through this Crews Hill. The brook rises at Fir and Pond Woods. It borrows the name of Turkey Street hamlet. It merges with the River Lee Navigation close to Enfield Lock. The brook supports a variety of wildlife. It is a spawning place for dace fish.
Crews Hill is part of the historic county of Middlesex. The nearby Robin Hood pub is one of the local attractions. It is a McMullen pub since 1904. It features a garden area and it’s dog-friendly. Crown & Horseshoes is another popular pub. The Cock Inn was known as the Cock and Dragon. New River is a great place for walks. Several pubs along its bank provide walkers with a nice place to have a rest while enjoying drinks and foods.