We are located in the middle of station road, in-between the Taste of China and Royal China Restaurants. There is parking for 20 minutes free outside the office and if required you can park in Tescos for 2 hours free. We are 7 minutes walk away from Harrow on the Hill Station, 15 minutes walk from Harrow and Wealdstone Station. Local buses that stop outside the office are 140, 182, 240, 258 & 186.

Stanmore is a suburban area of North West London and is located 12 miles from Charing Cross. It is part of the London Borough of Harrow and lies close to Edgware and Bushey Heath.

Historically, Stanmore was in the county of Middlesex and was an ancient parish. It has a long history dating back to Saxon times when it formed part of an extensive forest named 'Broxa'. In 1086 it was recorded in the Domesday Book under its current name 'Stanmere' although at this time it was still a very small settlement. During Tudor times there were many large houses constructed in Stanmore, one of which is Elstree Moore House, which dates back to the 16th century and was once home to Sir Thomas More.

Transport

Stanmore has good public transport links with several bus routes serving the area, as well as Stanmore tube station which is on the Jubilee line and the journey to Central London takes approximately 25 minutes. Nearby stations outside of Stanmore include Canons Park (Jubilee Line) and Mill Hill East (Northern Line). There are also plenty of road links for those who prefer travelling by car, with routes into Central London, including the A41, A5 and A1 roads.

Local Attractions

Stanmore boasts some impressive local attractions including Bentley Priory Museum which celebrates British military aviation history with exhibits showing aircraft models through World War II right up until present-day air power missions. In addition, Church Farmhouse Museum showcases local life during Victorian times.

There are many places to experience the great outdoors in Stanmore. Deacons Hill Local Nature Reserve is home to rare species such as nightingales and King’s Wood Nature Reserve provides plenty of woodland walks. Not forgetting, Monken Hadley Common provides ample space for walking and picnicking.

Local Amenities

As well as its excellent transport links to London city centre, Stanmore boasts a wide range of local amenities including shops like Tesco Express on Bridge Road and Asda Superstore at Galan Retail Park. Also, there’s Marsh Lane Shopping Centre which includes many popular shops.

There are also ample restaurants ranging from Indian cuisine at Amaya Spice in Burnt Oak Broadway to seafood dishes served up at Neptune Fish Bar in High Road, there's truly something for everyone. You can even get your morning coffee fix at Café Loco along Watling Street or visit one of the numerous pubs in the area like The Ship Inn down Station Approach or The Duke Of Edinburgh on Marsh Lane.

Schools

There are numerous schools within close proximity to Stanmore making it an ideal place for families with children. These include Whitchurch First School situated off Hale Lane which caters for children aged between 4-7 years old, St John Fisher Catholic Junior School and St Winifred's Primary School. For secondary education, there is Belmont School catering for students aged 11-18 years, while nearby just over 2 miles away off Elstree Way, Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School offers private education provision situated.