Things to do
Visit High Barnet, a medieval town packed full of history, shops, entertainment, festivals, and parks & open space.
An annual parade along the High Street, then cars are displayed on the top floor of The Spires’ car park.
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.
Our award-winning Chef’s Table is a labour of love centred around a single goal: creating an immersive & multisensory gastronomic experience for our diners that is incomparable.
Note: This is a private home, so please don’t walk up the drive.
London’s own real dairy ice cream, made on the family farm.
Grow works with schools and communities delivering bespoke programmes in sustainable food growing and outdoor learning.
The Maize Maze at our local Ice Cream Farm usually opens during August and a few days in July and September.
Each year Barnet Church, St John the Baptist, opens its tower to the public on Saturdays in July.
The Friends of Barnet Environment Centre is a registered charity which provides events for the local community and activities for schools in order to educate and inspire a lasting interest in and appreciation of the natural world.
Note: Only open to the public on specific days throughout the year.
Church of England Church.
For a guided tour of the Church, please come on the 1st Saturday in any month, between 11am and 1pm.
Each year Barnet Church, St John the Baptist, opens its tower to the public on Saturdays in July.
The monument is a sandstone obelisk which was originally put up by Sir Jeremy Sambrook in 1740. It reads “Here was fought the famous battle between Edward IV and the Earl of Warwick April 14th Anno 1471 in which the Earl was Defeated and Slain“.
Our most challenging course in London, with our longest zip wire in the capital. Perfect for large groups of mates who want to get their pulses racing.
10 minute drive.
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