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100 Businesses and Counting – The Welcome to Crews Hill Journey
When I started Welcome to Crews Hill, I honestly didn't know how many businesses I would find. After working in Crews Hill for my entire adult life, like many people, I knew the area for its garden centres, nurseries and family businesses. But as I began exploring, researching and talking to people, I quickly realised there was so much more hiding behind the signs, gates and workshops. Today I am delighted to say that we have reached a significant milestone. More than 100 bus
Emma Perkins
Jun 64 min read


Shed Load of Crafts – One of Crews Hill's Most Colourful Hidden Gems
If you've ever wandered around Browns Garden Village in Crews Hill, there's a good chance you've spotted one of the area's most colourful and characterful independent businesses – Shed Load of Crafts. Run by business partners Sandra and Yvonne, the shop has become a much-loved destination for crafters, makers and gift seekers from across North London and beyond. But like many of Crews Hill's family-run businesses, its story began modestly. From a Small Shed to a Crews Hill Fa
Emma Perkins
Jun 53 min read


Discover Crews Hill with Our New Interactive Business Directory
When people think of Crews Hill, they often think of garden centres. But anyone who knows the area well knows there is so much more to discover. Behind the garden centres and nurseries lies a remarkable collection of independent businesses, specialist retailers, craftspeople, cafés, growers, pet suppliers, outdoor living specialists, family-run companies and hidden gems that together make Crews Hill one of the most unique destinations in London. That's why we created the Welc
Emma Perkins
Jun 42 min read


Explore Crews Hill with Our New Interactive Map
One of the questions I hear most often is: "What is actually in Crews Hill?" Most people know us for our garden centres, but once you start looking a little closer, you quickly realise there is so much more here than many people realise. That is why I am excited to launch the first version of the new Welcome to Crews Hill Interactive Map. The map currently features over 60 businesses and destinations, helping visitors discover everything from garden centres and nurseries to c
Emma Perkins
Jun 12 min read


Welcome to Crews Hill: Enfield’s Golden Mile of Growing, Making & Outdoor Living
Welcome to Crews Hill. If you are new here, we hope this feels like an open gate and a friendly wave in. If you already know the area, then you will know why so many people speak about Crews Hill with real affection. This corner of Enfield is not just a place on the map. It is a place with character, memory, knowledge, and a style all of its own. Crews Hill has long been known as Enfield’s Golden Mile, and once you have spent time here, it is easy to understand why. There is
Emma Perkins
May 294 min read


Welcome to Crews Hill: Enfield’s Golden Mile of Growing, Making & Outdoor Living
Welcome to Crews Hill. If you are new here, we hope this feels like an open gate and a friendly wave in. If you already know the area, then you will know why so many people speak about Crews Hill with real affection. This corner of Enfield is not just a place on the map. It is a place with character, memory, knowledge, and a style all of its own. Crews Hill has long been known as Enfield’s Golden Mile, and once you have spent time here, it is easy to understand why. There is
Emma Perkins
May 294 min read
Discover the Best Garden Centres UK: Welcome to Crews Hill
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