Cockfosters facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cockfosters |
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 Christ Church, Cockfosters |
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| Population | 13,788 (2011 Census.Ward) |
| OS grid reference | TQ275965 |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BARNET |
| Postcode district | EN4 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Cockfosters is a cool area in north London. It's located east of Chipping Barnet. This suburb is split between two parts of London: the London Borough of Enfield and the London Borough of Barnet. Before 1965, Cockfosters was part of the counties of Middlesex and Hertfordshire.
Contents
- Discovering Cockfosters' History and Fun Spots
- Exploring Cockfosters' Location
- Learning in Cockfosters: Schools
- Arts and Entertainment in Cockfosters
- Sports and Fun Activities in Cockfosters
- Who Lives in Cockfosters: Demographics
- Cockfosters in Culture
- Famous People from Cockfosters
- Getting Around Cockfosters: Transport
- Images for kids
- See also
Discovering Cockfosters' History and Fun Spots
The name "Cockfosters" is very old. It was first written down in 1524! People think it might have come from a family name. Another idea is that it was the name of a house on Enfield Chase. A fun suggestion is that it means "the home of the main forester." This was someone important who looked after the woods.
Popular Places to Visit in Cockfosters
Cockfosters has some interesting places to explore. Trent Park is a huge, beautiful country park. It's perfect for walks and enjoying nature.
There are also two old churches here. Christ Church, Cockfosters, an Anglican church, was started in 1839. Christ the King, Cockfosters, a Catholic church, was built in 1930.
The London Underground's Piccadilly line arrived in Cockfosters in 1933. This made it much easier for people to travel. You can also visit The Cock Inn, a very old pub. It opened way back in 1798!
Exploring Cockfosters' Location
Cockfosters is surrounded by many other interesting areas. Knowing its neighbors helps you understand where it is.
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New Barnet, Hadley Wood | Hadley Wood | Trent Park, Botany Bay | |
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| Oakleigh Park, Whetstone | Osidge, Brunswick Park | Southgate, Winchmore Hill |
Learning in Cockfosters: Schools
Cockfosters has schools for young people. Southgate School is a secondary school located on Sussex Way. For younger students, Trent C of E Primary School is on Chalk Lane.
Arts and Entertainment in Cockfosters
Cockfosters is home to the Chickenshed Theatre Company. This special theatre group started in 1975. They are famous for creating "inclusive theatre." This means everyone, no matter their background or ability, can take part.
Sports and Fun Activities in Cockfosters
Cockfosters offers many ways to stay active and have fun!
Football and Rugby
If you like football, Cockfosters has its own non-League football club. It's called Cockfosters F.C. and they play at the Cockfosters Sports Ground.
The Saracens rugby team used to play nearby. Now they are based in Hendon. However, their old ground is still used for training. It's also used by the Saracens' 'B' team, Saracens Storm.
Cricket and Bowling
Cricket fans can enjoy games at Chalk Lane. Both Cockfosters Cricket Club and Southgate Compton Cricket Club play here. They share fields next to Christ Church. The Cockfosters Bowling Club is also located between the cricket grounds.
Adventure at Trent Country Park
Trent Country Park is a huge park. It covers about 320 hectares (790 acres). Inside the park, you can find Go Ape. This is a treetop adventure park where you can climb and zip-line through the trees!
Who Lives in Cockfosters: Demographics
Cockfosters has its own special area for voting in the Enfield borough. This area is called a "ward." In 2011, the Cockfosters ward had 16,137 people living there.
Most people were white (73.7%). About 13.5% were Asian, and 8% were black. The most common foreign languages spoken were Turkish and Greek.
Half of the people living here were Christians. About 10% were Muslims, and 9% were Jewish. Most homes (68.8%) were owned by the people living in them. The average age of people in Cockfosters was forty years old.
Cockfosters in Culture
Cockfosters has even appeared in books! "Cockfosters" is the name of a short-story collection from 2015. It was written by Helen Simpson. One story in the book is about visiting the "lost property" office at Cockfosters Underground station.
The poet John Betjeman also wrote about his time here. He taught at Heddon Court School in 1929–30. His poem "The Cricket Master" is about his experiences there.
Famous People from Cockfosters
Many interesting people have lived in or had connections to Cockfosters.
David Burrowes was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Enfield Southgate. He was born in Cockfosters. George Baillie Duncan was a minister at Christ Church, Cockfosters. The cricketer Andrew Wingfield Digby also worked there as a curate.
Cameron McVey, a music producer, grew up in Cockfosters. Other famous people who have lived here include footballers Tommy Docherty and George Eastham. Dave Davies from the famous band The Kinks also lived here. Professors John Stollery and Ian Jacobs also grew up in Cockfosters.
Getting Around Cockfosters: Transport
Cockfosters is well-connected by public transport.
Tube Stations
There are two London Underground stations in Cockfosters:
- Cockfosters Station is the very last stop on the Piccadilly line.
- Oakwood Station is the next station after Cockfosters on the Piccadilly line.
Bus Routes
Many London Buses routes serve Cockfosters. These include routes 298, 299, 307, 384, 692, 699, and N91.
Images for kids
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Christ Church, Cockfosters
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Entrance to Trent Country Park from Cockfosters Road.
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Cockfosters tube station.
See also
In Spanish: Cockfosters para niños
