Botany Bay, London facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | TQ297992 |
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| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ENFIELD |
| Postcode district | EN2 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Botany Bay is a small, quiet place known as a hamlet in Enfield, England. It's located just outside of north London, within the London Borough of Enfield. This peaceful spot is home to about 200 people.
The hamlet is centered where two roads meet: The Ridgeway (which is the A1005 road connecting Enfield to Potters Bar and the M25 motorway) and East Lodge Lane. To the south and west, you'll find Enfield Chase, a lovely green area. It's also not far from the railway station at Crews Hill, about a mile away.
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Discovering Botany Bay
How Botany Bay Got Its Name
Botany Bay was created in 1777 when a large area called Enfield Chase was divided up. The name "Botany Bay" first appeared on a map made by C.G. Greenwood in 1819.
According to the Dictionary of London Place Names, the hamlet was named after Botany Bay in Australia. This name was given because the hamlet felt very "remote and inaccessible" in the middle of Enfield Chase, much like the distant Australian location. You can find the name "Botany Bay" used in several other counties across England too!
Life in Botany Bay
What Can You Find Here?
Botany Bay has a few handy places for its residents and visitors. These include:
- The Robin Hood public house (a pub)
- A farm shop where you can buy fresh local produce
- A business center
- A cricket ground and club, perfect for sports fans
- A chapel
Getting Around
Botany Bay is served by Transport For London bus route 313. This bus runs every day of the week, connecting the hamlet to nearby towns like Potters Bar, Enfield, and Chingford.
Local Community
About the Area
Botany Bay is part of the Chase ward, which is a local area within the London Borough of Enfield. This ward also includes other nearby places like Crews Hill, Clay Hill, and Bulls Cross.
In 2011, a census showed that the community in the Chase ward was quite diverse. Most residents were white (including British and other backgrounds), and there were also significant Black African and Black Caribbean communities.
School Days
There used to be a small primary school right in the hamlet. In the early 1950s, children from Hadley Wood would even travel by bus to attend school in Botany Bay.
