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Barnet is a diverse and vibrant borough with an abundance of green space, shopping and sightseeing opportunities plus excellent transport links with central London. There are 13 stations of the Northern Line of London Underground dotted across the borough providing easy access. Both the M1 and A1 motorways and North Circular run through the borough.

Featuring over 200 greenspaces, Barnet offers a range of facilities including cafes, tennis courts and children's play areas.   Golfers will have no trouble in finding a place to enjoy a round. The borough has a thriving cultural life with attractions ranging from the world-famous Royal Air Force Museum to the exciting new artsdepot in North Finchley.

There are also historic houses such as Avenue House in Finchley with its very attractive grounds and Church Farmhouse Museum in Hendon.  The borough also has great shopping opportunities. At the top of the list is the massive Brent Cross Shopping Centre with its high street and designer names.

Must See and Do

  • Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon
  • London Museum of Jewish Life, Finchley
  • Church Farmhouse Museum, Hendon
  • artsdepot, North Finchley
  • Avenue House, Finchley
  • St. Jude's Church, Hampstead Garden Suburb
  • Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture, East Barnet
  • The Observatory, Mill Hill

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