Divided into Topsfield Parade and Broadway Parade, Crouch End's main thoroughfare has plenty to offer for kids 1. WORD PLAY Broadway Parade (020-8347 6700)

From rattles to Mastermind, this established toy shop stocks creative games and books for children of all ages. 10. BROADWAY DELI Broadway Parade (020-8340 5522)

A friendly local deli selling edible nativity scenes for Pounds 8.50.

18. ME ME Broadway Parade (020-8347 0562)

New boutique selling ladies' designerwear with a vintage twist. Saturday night tops start at Pounds 30.

22. MINI KIN Broadway Parade (020-8341 6898)

Both a nursery shop and children's hair salon, this place guarantees to keep your child entertained while being shorn.

26. THE QUEENS Broadway Parade (020-8340 2031)

Harringay locals fought to keep the unique decor of this pub, which was a hotel in the 18th century.

19. MAZGAL Topsfield Parade (020-8340 3194)

It's not all kebabs at this Turkish restaurant, with a good vegetarian and seafood menu priced at around Pounds 7.

24. CHARISMA Topsfield Parade (020-8340 6000)

Family-run lingerie, swimwear and nightwear shop. Turn heads with a Pounds 1,000, crystal-encrusted bra.

25. LEILA Topsfield Parade (020-8340 4640)

Women's fashion outlet that sell items ranging from handmade soaps to vintage-styled coats, all with a wonderful whiff of decadence.

27. SOUP DRAGON Topsfield Parade (020-8348 0224)

Traditional wooden toys, fancy dress costumes and a "pocket money" section for junior spending sprees.

30. THE RED SHOES Topsfield Parade (020-8341 9555)

Specialist children's shoe-shop, stocking Ecco Kids, Geox and Pom d'Api.

54. BISTRO AIX Topsfield Parade (020 8340 6346)

This French cuisinerie has quickly established itself as a local favourite.