Ripping Yarns
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355 Archway Road, N6 4EJ
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Weekdays: 12noon-5pm; Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 11am-4.45pm
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London's Best Events 2023
Plan the perfect year in the capital with our pick of the best events in London 2023. From January through to December, every month boasts an impressive line-up of entertainment. So, take a look at our guide and be sure not to miss a thing.

Primrose Hill Books
London > Shopping > Books
134 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 | 2.6 miles from Ripping Yarns
This literary gem stocks lots of really quirky publications as well as the normal run of books. Everything about Primrose Hill Books encourages you to browse. ... More
London > Shopping > Books
134 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 | 2.6 miles from Ripping Yarns
This literary gem stocks lots of really quirky publications as well as the normal run of books. Everything about Primrose Hill Books encourages you to browse. ... More

Foyles St Pancras International
London > Shopping > Books
St Pancras International, Pancras Road, King's Cross, London NW1 | 3.4 miles from Ripping Yarns
The family-run Foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. Books on a broad range of subjects from fiction and poetry to ... More
London > Shopping > Books
St Pancras International, Pancras Road, King's Cross, London NW1 | 3.4 miles from Ripping Yarns
The family-run Foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. Books on a broad range of subjects from fiction and poetry to ... More

New Beacon Books
London > Shopping > Books
76 Stroud Green Road, N4 | 34 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Founded in 1966 as a publishing house, New Beacon Books was named after the 'The Beacon' magazine, a cultural publication from 1930s Trinidad which gives some ... More
London > Shopping > Books
76 Stroud Green Road, N4 | 34 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Founded in 1966 as a publishing house, New Beacon Books was named after the 'The Beacon' magazine, a cultural publication from 1930s Trinidad which gives some ... More

Christmas Trees: Pines and Needles, Highgate
London > Shopping > Specialists
The Woodman, 414 Archway Road, N6 | 1 minute from Ripping Yarns
A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf barman says: "Why the long face?" Rudolf duly replies: "I've got pines and needles". Yes, yes... ... More
London > Shopping > Specialists
The Woodman, 414 Archway Road, N6 | 1 minute from Ripping Yarns
A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf barman says: "Why the long face?" Rudolf duly replies: "I've got pines and needles". Yes, yes... ... More

Walter Purkis & Sons
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
52 Muswell Hill Broadway, Muswell Hill, N10 | 16 minutes from Ripping Yarns
This Muswell Hill branch of the Purkis fishmongers was set up in 1987 and continues a family tradition of trading that goes back for two centuries. ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
52 Muswell Hill Broadway, Muswell Hill, N10 | 16 minutes from Ripping Yarns
This Muswell Hill branch of the Purkis fishmongers was set up in 1987 and continues a family tradition of trading that goes back for two centuries. ... More

W Martyn
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
135 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 | 18 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Affectionately referred to as the "Fortnum & Mason of Muswell Hill" this family-run fine food business dates back over 100 years to 1887. The stunning ... More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
135 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 | 18 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Affectionately referred to as the "Fortnum & Mason of Muswell Hill" this family-run fine food business dates back over 100 years to 1887. The stunning ... More

Jacksons Lane Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
269a Archway Road, N6 | 2 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Housed in a Grade II listed gothic church conversion, this multi-arts, theatre and dance venue in Highgate has a regularly changing programme of live performances including ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
269a Archway Road, N6 | 2 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Housed in a Grade II listed gothic church conversion, this multi-arts, theatre and dance venue in Highgate has a regularly changing programme of live performances including ... More

Upstairs At The Gatehouse
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Hampstead Lane, Highgate Village, N6 | 8 minutes from Ripping Yarns
This popular pub theatre in Highgate has, over the years, served as a music hall, cinema, Masonic lodge and a jazz and folk music club. Now ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Hampstead Lane, Highgate Village, N6 | 8 minutes from Ripping Yarns
This popular pub theatre in Highgate has, over the years, served as a music hall, cinema, Masonic lodge and a jazz and folk music club. Now ... More

Phoenix Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
52 High Road, East Finchley, N2 | 19 minutes from Ripping Yarns
The Phoenix Cinema started life in 1910 as the East Finchley Picturedome, and has been screening films ever since. Expect to find a mix of new ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
52 High Road, East Finchley, N2 | 19 minutes from Ripping Yarns
The Phoenix Cinema started life in 1910 as the East Finchley Picturedome, and has been screening films ever since. Expect to find a mix of new ... More
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Sights and Attractions near Ripping Yarns
The best museums, galleries, attractions near Ripping Yarns

Highgate Cemetery
London > Attractions > Sights
Swains Lane, N6 | 12 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Wild woodland Victorian cemetery. Perched at the top of the winding and woody Swain’s Lane, close to Highgate village with its soaring views over the city, Highgate ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Swains Lane, N6 | 12 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Wild woodland Victorian cemetery. Perched at the top of the winding and woody Swain’s Lane, close to Highgate village with its soaring views over the city, Highgate ... More

London International Gallery of Children's Art
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Waterlow Park Centre, Dartmouth Park Hill, N19 | 14 minutes from Ripping Yarns
This fascinating gallery displays exhibitions of children's art from every corner of the world, including artwork by local youngsters. Moving from their original home, a small ... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Waterlow Park Centre, Dartmouth Park Hill, N19 | 14 minutes from Ripping Yarns
This fascinating gallery displays exhibitions of children's art from every corner of the world, including artwork by local youngsters. Moving from their original home, a small ... More

Kenwood House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, NW3 | 18 minutes from Ripping Yarns
A rich collection of famous paintings are housed within the walls of this neo-Classical villa perched by a lake on top of Hampstead Heath. Works by ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, NW3 | 18 minutes from Ripping Yarns
A rich collection of famous paintings are housed within the walls of this neo-Classical villa perched by a lake on top of Hampstead Heath. Works by ... More

The Woodman
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
414 Archway Road, N6 | 1 minute from Ripping Yarns
British Cuisine... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
414 Archway Road, N6 | 1 minute from Ripping Yarns
British Cuisine... More

The Bull
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
13 North Hill, N6 | 4 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Out of Highgate Village and down the hill from London's highest point, the Bull sits on the western side of North Hill next to white modernist ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
13 North Hill, N6 | 4 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Out of Highgate Village and down the hill from London's highest point, the Bull sits on the western side of North Hill next to white modernist ... More

Pavilion Cafe
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Highgate Wood, Muswell Hill Road, N10 | 6 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Beautiful cafe hidden in the heart of Highgate Woods, serving tasty Mediterranean food in an idyllic setting. Climbing roses, friendly staff and the cricket pitch next ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Highgate Wood, Muswell Hill Road, N10 | 6 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Beautiful cafe hidden in the heart of Highgate Woods, serving tasty Mediterranean food in an idyllic setting. Climbing roses, friendly staff and the cricket pitch next ... More

Jenius Social
London > Education > Cookery Courses
Unit 8 The Islington Studios, 6 Hornsey Road, N7 | 2.4 miles from Ripping Yarns
Islington cafe-cum-deli Jenius Social isn't just a place to enjoy fine food and carefully sourced balsamic vinegar, artisan chocolates and cured meats. It's also a ... More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
Unit 8 The Islington Studios, 6 Hornsey Road, N7 | 2.4 miles from Ripping Yarns
Islington cafe-cum-deli Jenius Social isn't just a place to enjoy fine food and carefully sourced balsamic vinegar, artisan chocolates and cured meats. It's also a ... More

Out of the Bloom
London > Education > Evening Classes
89/91 Bayham Street, Camden Town, London NW1 | 2.8 miles from Ripping Yarns
Unique and innovative workshops teaching flower arranging and floristry with monthly, weekly or daily workshops. This is a really enjoyable art form that allows its students ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
89/91 Bayham Street, Camden Town, London NW1 | 2.8 miles from Ripping Yarns
Unique and innovative workshops teaching flower arranging and floristry with monthly, weekly or daily workshops. This is a really enjoyable art form that allows its students ... More

Ecole de Mime Corporel Dramatique
London > Education > Evening Classes
Unit 207, Belgravia Workshop, 157-163 Marlborough Road, N19 | 26 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Only the French could come up with an art form so bizarrely fascinating. Mime is as relaxing as Tai Chi, as healthy as yoga, and as ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Unit 207, Belgravia Workshop, 157-163 Marlborough Road, N19 | 26 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Only the French could come up with an art form so bizarrely fascinating. Mime is as relaxing as Tai Chi, as healthy as yoga, and as ... More
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Ripping Yarns gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.

Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Muswell Hill Road, N10 | 6 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Much of London was once entirely covered by the ancient Forest of Middlesex. The oak, holly, and hornbeam trees of Highgate Woods and Queen's Wood (a ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Muswell Hill Road, N10 | 6 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Much of London was once entirely covered by the ancient Forest of Middlesex. The oak, holly, and hornbeam trees of Highgate Woods and Queen's Wood (a ... More

Waterlow Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Dartmouth Park Hill, N19 | 14 minutes from Ripping Yarns
One of our favourites, this beautiful park occupies a dramatic sloping site overlooking the city and was given to Londoners by Sir Sidney Waterlow as a ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Dartmouth Park Hill, N19 | 14 minutes from Ripping Yarns
One of our favourites, this beautiful park occupies a dramatic sloping site overlooking the city and was given to Londoners by Sir Sidney Waterlow as a ... More

Hampstead Heath
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Highgate Road, NW3 | 21 minutes from Ripping Yarns
The wildest of London's parks, Hampstead Heath has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Highgate Road, NW3 | 21 minutes from Ripping Yarns
The wildest of London's parks, Hampstead Heath has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to ... More

The Bull
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
13 North Hill, N6 | 4 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Out of Highgate Village and down the hill from London's highest point, the Bull sits on the western side of North Hill next to white modernist ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
13 North Hill, N6 | 4 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Out of Highgate Village and down the hill from London's highest point, the Bull sits on the western side of North Hill next to white modernist ... More

The Red Lion & Sun
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 North Road, N6 | 7 minutes from Ripping Yarns
As a pub for locals, this small award winning pub in Highgate was voted the best pub in the country at the 2018 John ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 North Road, N6 | 7 minutes from Ripping Yarns
As a pub for locals, this small award winning pub in Highgate was voted the best pub in the country at the 2018 John ... More

The Flask Tavern
London > Nightlife > Pubs
77 Highgate West Hill, N6 | 10 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Stooping ceilings, creaking floors, solid wooden panelling, beams and small interconnecting rooms combine to make The Flask Tavern, a traditional 18th century English pub, among the ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
77 Highgate West Hill, N6 | 10 minutes from Ripping Yarns
Stooping ceilings, creaking floors, solid wooden panelling, beams and small interconnecting rooms combine to make The Flask Tavern, a traditional 18th century English pub, among the ... More
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Nightlife near Ripping Yarns
Ripping Yarns clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.

St Pancras by Searcys Champagne Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
St Pancras International, Euston Road, NW1 | 2.3 miles from Ripping Yarns
At 90 metres, The Champagne Bar at St Pancras International is Europe's longest and presents a very glamourous way to start your journey to Paris before ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
St Pancras International, Euston Road, NW1 | 2.3 miles from Ripping Yarns
At 90 metres, The Champagne Bar at St Pancras International is Europe's longest and presents a very glamourous way to start your journey to Paris before ... More

The Lock Tavern
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
35 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 2.4 miles from Ripping Yarns
The Lock Tavern would be a great place to drop in and escape the tiresome, tie-dye-clad vendors of Camden's famous street market. Unfortunately that wouldn't do ... More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
35 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 2.4 miles from Ripping Yarns
The Lock Tavern would be a great place to drop in and escape the tiresome, tie-dye-clad vendors of Camden's famous street market. Unfortunately that wouldn't do ... More

The Boogaloo
London > Nightlife > Bars
312 Archway Road, N6 | 4 minutes from Ripping Yarns
The Boogaloo has succeeded in breaking the all pervasive contemporary pub blueprint, fashioning a popular alternative with a great atmosphere - and not an inch of ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
312 Archway Road, N6 | 4 minutes from Ripping Yarns
The Boogaloo has succeeded in breaking the all pervasive contemporary pub blueprint, fashioning a popular alternative with a great atmosphere - and not an inch of ... More
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Meeting venue hire near Ripping Yarns
Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Ripping Yarns.

Roundhouse
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 2.4 miles from Ripping Yarns
Can accommodate up to 1800 people.... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 2.4 miles from Ripping Yarns
Can accommodate up to 1800 people.... More

Union Chapel
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, N1 | 3.1 miles from Ripping Yarns
... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, N1 | 3.1 miles from Ripping Yarns
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Kings Place
London > Business > Venue Hire
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 3.2 miles from Ripping Yarns
Just 150 metres from King's Cross and St Pancras stations, the Dixon-Jones designed Kings Place offers conference organisers two auditoriums, two art galleries and a wide ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 3.2 miles from Ripping Yarns
Just 150 metres from King's Cross and St Pancras stations, the Dixon-Jones designed Kings Place offers conference organisers two auditoriums, two art galleries and a wide ... More
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