Bush Hill Park Library

A proper local library tucked into the residential streets of Enfield, just northeast of London. Bush Hill Park Library is the sort of place you'd pop into if you're staying at Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park or Theobalds Park and need to escape a rainy afternoon or grab some reading material for the tent.

It's a straightforward community library - decent selection of books, DVDs, and computers if you need to check email. The staff are helpful without being fussy. You're looking at maybe forty minutes to an hour inside, depending on how long you browse. Free to use, though you'll need to register if you want to borrow anything. Opening hours are a bit restricted on weekends - just Saturday mornings until noon - so plan accordingly if you're timing a visit around the campsite.

Worth a stop if you're in the area and need a book for the journey, but don't expect anything fancy. It serves its purpose for local residents and passing visitors. The real draw to this part of Enfield is the green spaces - Lee Valley itself is far more compelling if you're after a proper day out. That said, on a grey day when the kids are restless at the caravan, it beats sitting in the rain watching campfire smoke.