Southbury Road facts for kids

The Southbury public house.

Southbury Road is an important road in Enfield, a part of north London. It stretches from Enfield Town in the west all the way to Nags Head Road in the east. This road is also part of the larger A110 road network.

Exploring Southbury Road

Southbury Road is known for some interesting buildings and its history. It's a busy route that connects different parts of Enfield.

Historic Buildings on Southbury Road

One special building you can find on Southbury Road is the former Ripaults Factory. This building has a special status called "grade II listed". This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected because of its unique architecture or history.

Southbury Road's Football History

For many years, Southbury Road was home to a famous football stadium. This stadium was where the Enfield FC football team played their home games. They played there from 1936 until 1999.

Why Enfield FC Moved

In 1999, the Southbury Road football stadium was sold. The land was then used to build new homes and shops. This meant Enfield FC had to leave their long-time home. They moved to share a stadium with another team in a place called Borehamwood.