Special Events

One-off events, festivals and heritage days.

Bruce Castle Heritage Quarter Open Day

Sunday 5th May 2024

clocktower, pub and church

Discover more about the extraordinary historic area in and around Bruce Castle as we team up with other heritage buildings for this special event!

As well as tours of Bruce Castle, those confirmed as opening their doors and gates include All Hallows Church, The Priory (gardens only), Tottenham Cemetery Chapels (with the Friends of Tottenham Cemetery), and the Antwerp Arms.

Full programme below.

Spurs Secret History Walk (organised by the Antwerp Arms Association)

10.15am-1.30pm

This walk will show how the birth and growth of Tottenham Hotspur FC from 1882 right up to the present day, is inextricably linked with the local history of Tottenham. It will connect with links to the Antwerp Arms community pub, the area around Bruce Castle Park and nearby All Hallows church in this fascinating historic village area.

Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30 am start at Northumberland Park Overground Station, at the Park Avenue Road entrance. Ends: Antwerp Arms by 1.30pm I time for the pub’s 9th birthday celebrations at 2pm. Read further details and book your free ticket here on Eventbrite.

Tottenham Cemetery Chapels

11am-1pm

  • Free. No booking required.

Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore the hidden beauty of the chapels in Tottenham Cemetery! Designed by George E Ptichett (1824-1912) in decorated Gothic Style, the two identical chapels are a stunning asset to the cemetery, which was opened in 1858. With thanks to the Friends of Tottenham Cemetery.

Bruce Castle Tours (outside)

Tours at 11am and 12noon

  • Free. No booking required. 

Join an outside guided architectural tour with stories around the magnificent Grade I listed former 16th century manorhouse of Bruce Castle – a truly special architectural gem in Tottenham

Church Road Walk: Through the Eyes of the Two William Atkinsons

11.30am - meet at 11.15am

  • Free. Book your place by emailing us at museum.services@haringey.gov.uk. 

Join Andy and Peter Thomas, grandsons and great-grandsons of the two William Atkinsons (senior and junior), as they lead you on a historical guided walk of Church Road, Tottenham. With beautiful photographs by William Junior of how Church Road looked over 100 years ago.

Meet outside Bruce Castle Museum (clocktower entrance) at 11.15am for 11.30am start.

Ends: Tottenham Cemetery

Bruce Castle Museum

  • All events free. No booking required.

Exhibitions, 1-5pm

If you enjoyed the Church Road walk, then pop in to see the exhibition of The Two Williams

Tours (inside and outside), 1-4pm, approximate every hour from 1pm.

Join guided tours all afternoon of Bruce Castle when we will share stories and show you corners of this extraordinary building that you don’t always get to see! You can hear and see more too about the planned major works that are about to start here.

All Hallows Church

1.30-4pm

  • Free. No booking required.

A chance to come in and discover over 700 years’ of fascinating history of All Hallows church - from its architecture and beautiful art and memorials in Tottenham’s oldest building.

The Priory Gardens

1.30-4pm

  • Free. No booking required.

Hidden behind the ornate gates of this 17th century former farmhouse dating from 1620, an opportunity to see the gardens of The Priory. If you have ever peered through the gate and wondered what lies behind, on this important day the gates will be open! Enjoy exploring the beautiful grounds of this Grade II listed building.

Antwerp Arms Birthday Party

2pm onwards (‘til late!)

The community owned Antwerp Arms is going to be 9 years old!

Celebrate with The Annie as they host stalls, poetry, live music, salsa dancing, DJ and of course food, fizz, cake and ale!

For more details visit the Antwerp Arms website.