Canons Park is largely located on the site of the magnificent early 18th-century country house Cannons built between 1713 and 1725 by James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos.

The current building on the site housing the North London Collegiate School was built around 1760 by the gentleman cabinet-maker William Hallett.

Canons Drive follows the original path of the entrance to James Brydges' house, retaining the two large pillars which acted as gateposts where it met the Edgware Road.

The remains of a second, raised, carriageway running from Cannons can be traced through Canons Park in the direction of Whitchurch Lane.

A 7-acre (28,000 m2) lake and a separate duck pond also formed part of the original Cannons Estate and survive within the boundaries of the Canons Drive residential area.

It features a central square pool surrounded by a raised terrace with steps, formal flower beds and a pavilion.

The club constructed their new 5,176 capacity home ground at the site, which opened in summer 2013, and is shared with Tottenham Hotspur F.C.