It’s the perfect place to find some peace and quiet
Queens Wood Cafe in North London looks like it could be straight out of a fairytale(Image: Google Maps)
Tucked away in an ancient woodland in North London, you’ll find a stunning café that seems to have sprung straight from the pages of a fairy tale. Queens Wood Cafe, nestled in Highgate, has even been dubbed one of the city’s most charming cafes by Visit London.
It’s not hard to see why – the café and community space is constructed entirely from wood, resembling a storybook cabin. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Little Red Riding Hood pop up, basket in hand, ready to visit her grandmother.
The wooden structure boasts a history spanning over 200 years, having originally served as a woodkeeper’s lodge. Now, it’s been repurposed into a bustling café and community hub, popular with both locals and tourists.
Offering a mouth-watering selection of food and homemade cakes, along with a range of teas, coffees and alcoholic beverages for when you fancy something stronger, the café caters to all tastes. Beyond its culinary offerings, it also serves as a community space, hosting a variety of events such as poetry readings, music performances and creative writing sessions amidst the serene backdrop of Queens Wood.
Adding to its charm, the café features a permaculture garden maintained by volunteers. Much of the produce harvested from the garden is used in the café’s fresh dishes, while the remainder is sold to further support the community organisation.
Queens Wood itself is an ancient woodland dating back to the 1600s. Despite being just a five-minute stroll from Highgate Tube station, you’d hardly believe you’re still in London.
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