Sightsee in Southgate
On the norther reaches of the London Underground Piccadilly Line, Southgate is 8 miles from the centre of England's capital. The tube station is a Grade II art deco masterpiece by renowned designer Charles Holden. Nearby Trent Park, once a royal hunting ground, is now a 413 acre green space with its brooks, lakes and resident deer and pheasants. Later, head to The Woodman, an 18th century pub loved by locals and visitors alike.
Trace English history London
Southgate is just 40 minutes by London Underground from the showstopping sights in central London. Start your day at Parliament Square, home to the imposing Neo-gothic Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Then head down the Mall towards Buckingham Palace, the world's most famous royal residence, before relaxing in Green Park, once a royal hunting ground. Make your way back towards Trafalgar Square to gaze up at Nelson's Column, stopping off at St James's Palace, built by Henry VIII, along the way.
A magical day at Harry Potter world
Southgate in north London is just a 30 minute drive from one of the capital's most magical attractions. Watford's Warner Bros Studio: The Making of Harry Potter - dubbed 'Harry Potter world' - is a must for Potter fans. Walk down Diagon Alley, sip butterbeer and visit the Great Hall and other iconic locations from the films. Planning a trip to Southgate? Travelodge London Southgate hotel is perfectly placed, or Travelodge London Finsbury Park hotel offers speedy tube and rail links to the city centre.