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New Barnet

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About New Barnet

New Barnet works well as a base: 10 minutes from Friern Barnet, 13km from ZSL London Zoo.

New Barnet is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 14,000, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, New Barnet sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add New Barnet to your route.

About New Barnet

New Barnet is a neighbourhood on the northeast side of the London Borough of Barnet. It is a largely residential North London suburb located east of Chipping Barnet, west of Cockfosters, south of the village of Monken Hadley and north of Oakleigh Park. Residential properties include a mix of late Victorian villas and

Read more terraces, Edwardian detached housing, 1950-60s council housing and the redevelopment of land to low storey flats in the 1980s and 1990s. The north edge of New Barnet borders Monken Hadley Common, a common mostly made up of woods and cut by walking paths. The main commercial area in New Barnet is east of New Barnet railway station on East Barnet Road. The high street is dominated by a medium-sized Sainsbury's supermarket with parking on top and is surrounded by a cluster of shops and facilities including Fayers, Just Add Water, PureGym, Tesco Express, Majestic Wine, Screwfix, Bikestrobe, Ink n Toner and Bodens Performing Arts. Several independent cafés also exist on the high street. A number of office blocks were built on Station Road to the west of the station in the 1960s and 70s; however, many have now been converted to flats. In the past, Station Approach in New Barnet was the home of CompShop, which produced the pioneering UK101 kit microcomputer. Public houses in New Barnet include The Railway Tavern, The Railway Bell (Wetherspoons), The Builders Arms, and The Lord Kitchener.

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Where is New Barnet located?

New Barnet is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6497 latitude, -0.1753 longitude.

What is the population of New Barnet?

New Barnet has a population of approximately 14,000 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
14,000
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.6497, -0.1753

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from New Barnet

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

The Filling Station

A car-themed cafe and bar in a converted petrol station, celebrating automotive culture through its decor, events, and community spirit.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

ZSL London Zoo

The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828, located in Regent's Park in central London.

13 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

High Beach Tea Hut

A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.

14 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Ace Cafe London

The 1938 North Circular roadside cafe that became the home of the ton-up boys and rocker culture, reopened on its original site in 1997 and still holding weekly bike and classic car meets.

14 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club

A multi-level motorcycle culture hub in Shoreditch featuring a restaurant, bar, barbershop, and custom bike gallery.

15 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Bolt London

A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.

15 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Deus Ex Machina London

The London outpost of the global motorcycle lifestyle brand combining custom bikes, apparel, coffee, and culture.

15 km · about 30 min drive

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Rapha Clubhouse London

A premium cycling and coffee clubhouse in Soho where two-wheeled culture meets specialty coffee and live race screenings.

15 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near New Barnet

  • 26 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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High Barnet

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Friern Barnet

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 17,250

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