With all the best bits of city living within easy reach - and the heart of the capital just half an hour away - Enfield also surprises and delights with a bunch of lovely green spaces and stately homes.
Enfield is around 10 miles north of the heart of the capital. It is located within the London Borough of Enfield and shares a border with the counties of Hertfordshire and Essex. London's orbital motorway, the M25, is just minutes from Enfield, which means that travelling to nearby destinations is a doddle when you rent a car.
Staying in Enfield, consider seeing the town's attractions. Start right in the middle of town, visiting Enfield Market Square, which comes to life every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a popular market. The first market charter was granted more than 700 years ago and it's easy to evoke scenes of the past here when you take in some of the architecturally-important buildings that dot the square. Also at the centre of Enfield is Town Park, where swans glide gracefully on the river and picnicking groups make the most of summer sunshine.
Forty Hall and its sublime grounds, just a few minutes by road north of the town centre, are open to visitors. There are formal gardens, lakes, picnic lawns and a café, as well as museum exhibits in the hall. On the eastern borders of the borough is Lee Valley Regional Park - a 10,000-acre ribbon of natural environment for Londoners and visitors to enjoy. To the west is Trent County Park, another haven for wildlife and nature lovers.
Arranging car rental in advance will save you money and secure your preferred vehicle. Use TravelSupermarket's search tool to compare prices and to book, and then collect your hire car at a convenient location in the downtown area of Enfield.
