Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Chipping Barnet

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Chipping Barnet

Hyde Park
Hyde Park
4.7 (97597 ratings)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
London, United Kingdom
Park
Mentioned by urbanest
The 10 Best Parks in London for a Picnic
"Despite being the home of Winter Wonderland every year, Hyde park is not short on things to do in the summer. Here you can find the Serpentine, London’s oldest boating lake, where you can rent a boat or swim in if the weather allows. As well as that, there’s a rose garden and a meadow if you want some pretty views with your picnic."
Mentioned by University of London
The Best Parks for Summer Fun in London
"The 350-acre space is located right in the heart of London, making it easy to access and easy to find if you’re learning your way around London. During the summer months, this park is filled with happy picnic goers, and is certainly big enough to make sure social distancing procedures are followed, too."
Mentioned by World Travel Family
London With Kids (By a London Mum!) All the Things to Do! 2021
"Hyde Park lies between Mayfair, Knightsbridge, and Kensington and is contiguous with Kensington Park and Gardens, but is considered a separate park. Park Lane runs along its eastern side and Marble Arch is at its northeast corner. Hyde Park is home to Speaker’s Corner and The Serpentine."
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
4.6 (33306 ratings)4.5 (21412 ratings)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
20 Deans Yd, Westminster, London, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
ChurchSights & LandmarksAbbeyAnglican churchReligious institutionArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by 10Best
London's history is revealed through visiting 10 of its most famous sites
"An important architectural and historical stop, Westminster Abbey is where kings and queens are crowned still today and where many famous figures are buried. The cathedral is immensely popular with tourists, so be prepared to wait. Highlights include the Gothic-style nave, built in the 13th century, and the ornate coronation chair."
Mentioned by London x London
The London Sightseeing Guide: 39 Unmissable Things to do in London
"London’s most famous and beautiful church is a definite must-see in the city. Rebuilt in the 13th century (but with a history that goes back even further), it is now on the UNESCO World Heritage List. To visit as a tourist you’ll need to buy a ticket either online or at the abbey, but you can enter free as a worshipper."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in London
"Steeped in millennia of rich and often bloody history, Westminster Abbey is one of England's most iconic buildings. An abbey has stood…"
The Shard
The Shard
4.6 (25668 ratings)4 (97 ratings)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform.
32 London Bridge St, London, SE1 9SG, United Kingdom
LandmarkSights & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
Mentioned by CN Traveller
The 30 best hotels in London
"Never has a traffic jam on the Old Kent Road looked so enchanting – everything seen from The Shangri-La looks enchanting. The hotel occupies floors 34 to the 52 of Renzo Piano's 87-storey London landmark. The rooms (contemporary, creamy, Asian-influenced), restaurants (especially the romantic Ting) and bar (gin and rosemary – divine) are all fantastic, though nothing can compete with the extraordinary views over London, which turn every guest into a slack-jawed infant, lost in wonder, gazing out, palms to the window, all day long."
Mentioned by Reader's Digest Canada
50+ Must-See London Attractions
"Scraping the sky at 306 metres, western Europe’s tallest building boasts a high-end hotel, restaurants and bars and London’s highest viewing platform—an unobstructed 360-degree view stretching as far as 64 kilometres. Here are 12 more observation decks with thrilling views."
Mentioned by London 5 days itinerary
A Week in England: The Best 5 Day London Itinerary
"Just over 5 years old, The Shard, as both the European Union’s and United Kingdom’s tallest building, has quickly become a London skyline fixture. For unforgettable City of London views, head to the open-air observation tower on the Shard’s 72nd floor!"
Tower of London
Tower of London
4.6 (73731 ratings)4.5 (58770 ratings)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
St Katharine's & Wapping, London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksConference centerHistorical placeLandmarkHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Globetotting
45 really fun things to do in London with kids
"The Tower of London is such a great place to visit with kids if they’re into learning about the history of London, castles and stories of kings and queens – including a bit of blood and gore!. Kids will be enthralled by the stories of the famous tower ravens, Henry the VIII and his many wives, the Guy Fawkes plot, the yeoman warders and Beefeaters with their pomp and ceremony. Save the best until last – the spectacular Crown Jewels including dazzling crowns and jewellery that are still in use today."
Mentioned by Destguides
40 Famous London Landmarks You Must See
"The White Tower, popularly known as the Tower of London, is definitely one of the must-see historical landmarks in London. It was constructed almost 1000 years ago in 1097, and this old monument has been used as an execution site, prison, and royal residence. The walls of the Tower of London are rich in history, making it one of the most-visited English landmarks in the city."
Mentioned by London 4 days itinerary
The Best 4 Day London Itinerary For First Time Visitors
"The Tower Of London is an iconic London stop so make sure to see it during your 4 day London itinerary. Skip The Line At The Tower Of London And Crown Jewels and buy advance tickets here!"
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
4.7 (108922 ratings)4.5 (34361 ratings)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
Tower Bridge Rd, London, SE1 2UP, United Kingdom
BridgeSights & LandmarksObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Luxury Columnist
25 Most Instagrammable Places In London | Best London Photo Spots
"Inside Tower Bridge, there’s also a spectacular Glass Floor Walkway from which to admire the views. Take a break at one of the great places to eat near Tower Bridge afterwards. Best shot: from the South side of the river just past the bridge – or on the bridge itself whilst there’s no road traffic."
Mentioned by A Londoner's Blog About London
40 BEAUTIFUL Instagram Photo Spots In London (With Exact Location!)
"I spent two years working in a corporate office just next to it, and despite hating my job, I used to love looking out of the window and seeing Tower Bridge. Like all photogenic landmarks it has more than one angle from which it looks Instagrammable and fabulous."
St Botolph without Aldgate
St Botolph without Aldgate
4.4 (239 ratings)4 (22 ratings)
CofE parish church with a spire, consecrated in 1739, and the burial place of 2 Tudor period rebels.
Aldgate High St, London, EC3N 1AB, United Kingdom
Anglican churchSights & LandmarksChurchChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by LondonDucklings
59 Amazing City of London Churches to Explore
"St Botolph was a Saxon saint who built a large monastery near to modern-day Boston (a corruption of Botolph’s town) in Lincolnshire in 654. He was the English patron saint of travellers and has three surviving churches in the City dedicated to him. They are all situated next to old city gates, presumably so that those about to set off could dedicate so"
Richmond Park
Richmond Park
4.8 (20438 ratings)4.5 (2181 ratings)
Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.
Richmond, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by urbanest
The 10 Best Parks in London for a Picnic
"Richmond Park is the biggest park in London, at a whopping 2,500 acres. As the largest royal park, you can expect hundreds of deer enjoying the open space as well as a range of other wildlife including bats, birds and wildflowers. There are also stunning views which stretch so far you can see St Paul’s Cathedral."
Mentioned by Cadogan Tate
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"Richmond Park is best known for its herds of deer, but it’s also home to many ancient trees and rare species. It’s one of the best Royal Parks to wander around at the weekend, but it’s also great for active families. It offers cycle routes (including an off-road trail), horse riding and a golf course."
Mentioned by Londonist
A Guide To London's Parks And Green Spaces
"Want to feel like you're in the countryside without leaving London?. Head to Richmond Park, a 2500 acre national nature reserve that's teeming with rare species of fungi, birds, beetles, bats, grasses, wildflowers and more. Just remember to watch out for the deer — especially if it's rutting season."
Waltham Abbey Gardens
Waltham Abbey Gardens
4.5 (178 ratings)4.5 (99 ratings)
Abbeyview, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1XQ, United Kingdom
GardenNature & Parks
David Bowie Blue Plaque
David Bowie Blue Plaque
4.3 (6 ratings)
17 St Anne's Ct, London, W1F 0BQ, United Kingdom
Historical landmark
Davies Alpine House
Davies Alpine House
4.6 (177 ratings)
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Rd, Richmond, TW9 3AB, United Kingdom
Botanical garden
Mentioned by Viajario
Kew Garden, o Jardim Botânico Real
"The Davies Alpine House is a somewhat different greenhouse, it is quite long (16m) and high (10m) and was designed to provide ideal conditions, fresh with natural wind for the best conditions the mountain plants. The collection features a wide range of campanulas, dianthus, small ferns, helichrysum, small lavenders, primulas, saxifrage, thymus, tulips and verbascums along with lesser known species."
Mentioned by Google Arts & Culture
Step Outside: Kew Gardens
"Many of the plants at Kew couldn't survive in Britain's grey, damp climate. The Davies Alpine House supports those that thrive in dry, cool, windy conditions of mountainous areas such as succulents and campanulas,"

Best Pastries in Chipping Barnet

Dunn's Bakery
Dunn's Bakery
4.5 (244 ratings)
Long-running local bakery offering bread, sandwiches, traditional pastries and celebration cakes.
6 The Broadway, London, N8 9SN, United Kingdom
BakeryCake shopDonut shopPastry shopPatisserieSandwich shop
Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Aux Merveilleux de Fred
5 (20 ratings)
1-3 Leadenhall Market, London, EC3V 1LR, United Kingdom
Pastry shop
Mentioned by Travels in the UK, Europe and Beyond
London’s Best Cake and Coffee Shops
"Mini Éphémère, a lemon and yuzu meringue and cream version of the Merveilleux. Finding a delicious sweet treat for less than £2 anywhere in London is rare but finding something that will put your sweet tooth into a trance in South Kensington for £1.20 is some kind of miracle. At Aux Merveilleux de Fred, the mini versions of their namesake confections are so light – and inexpensive – that you can indulge without guilt."
Mentioned by The Chilworth
The Best Places to Get French Pastries in London
"For the melt-in-the-mouth pastry experience only a true French chef such as Frédéric Vaucamps can achieve, book yourself in at Aux Merveilleux de Fred. Famed for their brioches, meringues and truffles, which are must-buys, the whole menu is highly acclaimed. Do yourself a favour and get some takeaway buns to enjoy as you travel around the rest of the city – they are truly merveilleux."
Sweetland London
Sweetland London
4.6 (414 ratings)
1, Royal London Industrial Estate, 29 -35 N Acton Rd, London NW10 6PE, United Kingdom
PatisserieBakeryCandy storeCookie shopDessert shopPastry shopWholesale bakery

Best History Museum in Chipping Barnet

London Canal Museum
London Canal Museum
4.4 (91 ratings)4 (256 ratings)
Unique venue tracing history of London's canals, with a Victorian well used to store imported ice.
12/13 New Wharf Rd, London, N1 9RT, United Kingdom
History museumMuseumsAdult education schoolArt museumConference centerEvent venueLocal history museumSouvenir storeVisitor center
Kingston Museum
Kingston Museum
4.2 (101 ratings)4 (42 ratings)
Gallery and museum of the town's history and the life of pioneering photographer Eadweard Muybridge.
Wheatfield Way, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2PS, United Kingdom
MuseumArt GalleriesHistory Museums
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in London: The Complete List (2020
"The museum has three permanent galleries, including Ancient Origins, which showcases changes in the area dating back from prehistoric times, and Town of Kings, which highlights the development of Kingston as a market town starting during medieval times. The building that houses the museum is Grade II listed."
The Charterhouse
The Charterhouse
4.6 (333 ratings)5 (203 ratings)
Former monastery built in 1348, now home to an almshouse, with gardens, a chapel & a small museum.
Charterhouse Square, Barbican, London, EC1M 6AN, United Kingdom
MuseumCharityEvent venueNon-governmental organizationHistory Museums

Best Museums in Chipping Barnet

Fashion and Textile Museum
Fashion and Textile Museum
3.8 (145 ratings)4 (212 ratings)
A centre celebrating clothing, jewellery and fabric design, founded by designer Zandra Rhodes.
83 Bermondsey St, London, SE1 3XF, United Kingdom
Art museumMuseumsEvent venueGift shopLearning centerModern art museumSpecialty Museums
Tate Modern
Tate Modern
4.5 (56040 ratings)4 (9356 ratings)
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
Bankside, London, SE1 9TG, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt centerAttractionGift shopArt Museums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
London's Best Free Art Galleries and Museums
"Tate Modern’s collection of international modern and contemporary art attracts millions of visitors every year eager to discover art movements and artistic practices documented by the permanent collection. This collection includes Pablo Picasso’s vividly powerful Weeping Woman, Salvador Dalí’s brilliantly surreal Lobster Telephone and Mark Rothko’s Seagram murals presented in a specially lit room. Since opening, the expansive Turbine Hall has showcased some major artist commissions, including Olafur Eliasson’s mesmerising The Weather Project and Ai Weiwei’s epic Sunflower Seeds."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
London’s Top 10 Iconic Buildings
"Another gem by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, Bankside B power station was a beacon of modernity when it was constructed in the 1940s as the first oil-fired power station in Britain. The imposing chimney, its defining feature, was restricted to a height of 99m (325ft) so as not to outdo its illustrious neighbour opposite, St Paul’s. After shutting in the 1980s, the power station was resurrected by the relatively unknown Herzog & de Meuron, who won a competition to transform its crumbling shell into the new Tate Modern, which opened in May 2000."
Mentioned by MyWalletHero
The best free museums in London to visit now
"The Tate Modern is London’s centre for modern and contemporary art. It showcases world-class paintings, photographs and performance art – and it offers stunning views of the River Thames. You can experience all of this completely free."
Greenwich Heritage Centre
Greenwich Heritage Centre
4.3 (66 ratings)4.5 (16 ratings)
Museum of local history with maps, photos and artefacts from the Roman era to the 20th century.
Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 4DX, United Kingdom
CharityMuseumsHistory Museums

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Chipping Barnet

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