Barnet: Tourism, shopping and much more!
Barnet (which is also known as Chipping- or High Barnet) is a suburban market town (which forms part of the London Borough of Barnet) located in North London. Interestingly, including the word “chipping” denotes a market’s presence in a name.
In terms of geography, Barnet lies quite high: its High Street is no less than 130 m above sea level. But that doesn’t stop the town from experiencing a climate quite similar to the rest of the UK, with short and partly cloudy summers and long, windy winters.
If you’re looking for a fun-filled day out, Barnet certainly aims to impress, whether you’re by your lonesome self or treating the entire family. How about Dinosaur Safari Adventure Golf? This 18-hole miniature-golf course (with an exciting dinosaur theme and casual eatery) is also dog friendly. Yet, it’s the course’s fun challenges and surprises that will keep you coming back for more.
For something a tad quieter, we recommend Hadley Green. About 24 acres in size, this area provides acid grasslands, trees, ponds, ditches, rare plant species, plus unique fauna (including 11 species of dragonflies and damselflies) to ensure a relaxing-but-still-fun day out.
Barnet: Map for shopping
For those seeking some decent retail therapy, there’s a nice scattering of shopping locations in and around Barnet.
Like The Spires, which is located right in the town centre (on the bustling High Street) only about 17 km from Central London. Although this centre recently underwent a modern renovation, that hasn’t stopped the locals (or visitors to Barnet) from seeing what special discounts or sales they can enjoy at well-loved stores like Waterstones, Timpson, and Roman Originals.
A mere 13 minutes outside of Barnet we find Broadwalk Shopping Centre in the neighbouring town of Edgware. Known as the town’s main shopping destination, the centre offers 1,100 parking spaces and more than 40 top UK retailers such as Select, Robert Dyas, Beauty 4 U, and others.
For another out-of-town shopping excursion (in the UK, an out-of-town shopping centre refers to an enclosed shopping centre that is located outside of a town centre), there’s Brent Cross Shopping Centre. Located over in Hendon (only 17 minutes away), this centre has the unique distinction of being the UK’s first out-of-town shopping mall (it opened back in 1976 already). Thus, you can browse and shop at experienced and popular stores like Ben Mirkin, Fenwick, and Levis.
Back in Barnet, there’s Friern Barnet Retail Park. Built in a densely populated residential zone near various housing developments, the retail centre is appreciated for its highly prominent location on Pegasus Way. Drop by and see if any special offers or discounts are available at Furniture Village, Dunelm, Carpetright, or others.
Finally, for those seeking a more casual shopping spot, try Barnet Market. This traditional weekly market appears at the bandstand area by Waitrose in Stapylton Road EN5 4LN and, with its enticing collection of stalls (including Greengrocers Choice, Urban Alchemy, and The Smart Coffee Company) offers an inviting selection of products ranging from cake and sushi to vintage clothing and quirky gifts.
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