On the edge of London, Chipping Barnet provides a wealth of opportunities with its rare combination of urban and country living. Whether you’d like to try out a particular local restaurant, need recommendations for local shops or services, or suggestions for family days out or weekends away, you will find it on this website.

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Arts & Leisure

Finchley Chamber Choir Celebrate 50th Anniversary Barnet is fortunate to have a strong musical culture and we’re able to enjoy high quality performances locally on a regular basis. Here we discover …

Food & Drink

Elstree Aerodrome Café Now, I have to say, this was an unusual treat. We’ve really enjoyed Aldenham Country Park walking around Aldenham Reservoir, but a few minutes away …

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Boutique & Bakes

Retail keeps taking a knocking, but here in Barnet we can boast imaginative, creative businesses on our High Street. While some are sadly forced to …
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Barnet Market

With its long and fascinating history (dating back to the 12th century) and despite recent uncertainties, Barnet market is getting back into its stride as …
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Battersea Power Station

At High Barnet Station a tantalising recent addition to the Northern Line destination boards has been Battersea Power Station. I’ve been mildly tempted to go …
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