White Hart Lane
Stadium Former Tottenham Hotspur football stadium in London
Associated with Tottenham Hotspur football, White Hart Lane draws fans on matchdays to nearby pubs and the club’s modern stadium on the same site; the area’s football heritage and atmosphere remain the main attractions.
White Hart Lane was the historic football stadium in Tottenham, north London, that served as the home ground of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club from 1899 until its closure and demolition in 2017. It was a long-standing local sporting landmark over more than a century of use.
The ground underwent numerous redevelopments during its lifetime and had a final seated capacity of around 36,000 spectators. For many decades it hosted domestic league and cup matches and was central to the club and local community.
After the stadium closed the site was redeveloped into a new, larger stadium on the same general site to serve as Tottenham Hotspur’s modern home. The original ground was located in the London Borough of Haringey, roughly seven miles north of central London.
- Historic use: The original White Hart Lane stadium served as Tottenham Hotspur FC's home ground from 1899 until its demolition in 2017.
- Redevelopment: The site was redeveloped and replaced by a new stadium for Tottenham Hotspur, opened on the same footprint after 2017.
How to Get to White Hart Lane #
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a short walk from White Hart Lane station (London Overground) and also accessible from Wood Green and Seven Sisters stations by London Underground. On match days special transport arrangements and policing direct pedestrian flows; follow official guidance.
Tips for Visiting White Hart Lane #
- The original White Hart Lane stadium was demolished in 2017; the present Tottenham Hotspur Stadium opened in 2019 on the same site-check match schedules in advance.
- Take the London Overground to White Hart Lane station or the nearby Wood Green/Wood Green tube and plan for crowds on match days.
- Explore the Tottenham Hotspur club museum or official tours for a sense of the old ground and club history.
Best Time to Visit White Hart Lane #
Best visited on a match day for atmosphere; stadium tours available year-round but check the club's official schedule.
Weather & Climate near White Hart Lane #
White Hart Lane's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (605 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 59 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 59 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 59 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
