Things to do
Visit High Barnet, a medieval town packed full of history, shops, entertainment, festivals, and parks & open space.
This walk through High Barnet and Hadley is filled with history; it has more than 10 heritage points of interest. Including how “Chipping Barnet” got its name, to the Battle of Barnet in Hadley Green. This walk really gives a sense of the boroughs past. It is mainly an urban trail.
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Karens is an interactive diner and an absurdly fun experience. At Karens you will be greeted and waited upon by rude waiters and forced to play a variety of games.
Note: This is a private home, so please don’t walk up the drive.
Self guided walks are available in the form of pamphlets and books. Available from Barnet Museum, and their online shop.
Each year Barnet Church, St John the Baptist, opens its tower to the public on Saturdays in July.
The annual Remembrance Sunday parade leaves the Reserve Army Centre and comes to the church along the High Street, arriving at the Chipping Barnet War Memorial by 10.40am.
“On 23rd August 1199 King John issued a charter for a market in Barnet to the Lord of the Manor, the Abbot of St. Albans, John de Cella.” – fobm.
Built in 2016, “New Ground Cohousing is the first senior cohousing community in the country based in High Barnet, north London, and it’s only for women.”
Every June, QE Boys’ School in Barnet, celebrate founders day – their biggest individual fundraiser for the year. “… a splendid occasion of celebration and community” (source).
Books on the Underground – Book exchange.
You just finished that amazing book you’ve been reading, and you want to share it with the world?
Why not share yours, pick up a new book and enjoy a new story.
These books are here to be read, shared, and most importantly, enjoyed. We’d love you to join us and keep the bookcase full and tidy for everyone to benefit – after all, a good read cheers us all up.
The Maize Maze at our local Ice Cream Farm usually opens during August and a few days in July and September.
Anyone walking along the footpath at the junction of Alston Road and Carnarvon Road should make the effort to search out a fascinating trail of 21 illustrations by a celebrated pavement artist who was brought up in Barnet and whose miniature paintings on blobs of chewing gum have gained international recognition.
With a timber-frame dating from 1360, 54a High Street, Barnet, is currently considered to be the oldest shop in Barnet and the second oldest timber framed building in London.
Articles From
High Living
Your online guide to life in and around Chipping Barnet www.highlivingbarnet.com
- Enfield Cultural Walking and Cycling MapWe’re always keen to point out easy ways of enjoying the locality, so we couldn’t resist sharing this new map… Read more »
- Winter Walk to Darlands Nature ReserveBetween Christmas and New Year we fancied a refreshing nature walk, but ideally covering some new ground. Darlands Nature Reserve… Read more »
- Visiting GROW at Totteridge AcademyAfter a brief visit earlier in the summer, it’s been a pleasure to return to GROW, the inspiring outdoor classroom… Read more »
- Parks and Open SpacesOne of the big attractions of Chipping Barnet is the extraordinary selection of local green spaces. At High Living we… Read more »
- Behind The Scenes At The Barnet Medieval FestivalOne of the Festival organisers, Barnet-based historian Dr Susan Skedd, offers an insider’s view on the eve of this momentous… Read more »
- Greenhill GardensGlorious autumn weather provides ample excuses to explore our beautiful surroundings, especially hidden gems like Greenhill Gardens in New Barnet.… Read more »
- Lewis of London: the Ice Cream FarmDuring the school holidays you need a few ideas up your sleeve and here’s a fabulous option – especially if… Read more »
- Barnet MarketWith its long and fascinating history (dating back to the 12th century) and despite recent uncertainties, Barnet market is getting… Read more »