Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Barnet

Barnet is a town in Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, home to about 30,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 286 places to visit — 77 parks, 62 churches, 39 forts & heritage and 36 museums. The must-see places are Waterfall Steps Victoria Park (5 km), Trent Park (6 km) and Deacons Hill Open Space (7 km).

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Barnet at a glance

Location
Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 30,000
Coordinates
51.6500° N, 0.2000° W
Places within 50 km
286 (286 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Barnet

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barnet: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Barnet

77 parks within 100 km of Barnet. The closest is Trent Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Barnet

62 churches within 100 km of Barnet. The closest is New Testament Church of God Cathedral of Praise (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Barnet

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barnet. The closest is Monument To Philip Jackson In Churchyard Of Old Stanmore Church, Between East End And Road To North (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Barnet

36 museums within 100 km of Barnet. The closest is Kenwood House (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barnet

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barnet. The closest is Glebelands Local Nature Reserve (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Barnet

18 treks within 100 km of Barnet. The closest is Pymmes Brook Trail (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Barnet

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barnet
  2. 5 km Waterfall Steps Victoria Park · waterfall, Hertfordshire
  3. 2 km Deacons Hill Open Space · hill, Hertfordshire
  4. 11 km Glebelands Local Nature Reserve · nature spot, Hertfordshire
  5. 5 km Pymmes Brook Trail · trek, Greater London
  6. 5 km Trent Park · park, Hertfordshire
  7. 6 km Back to Barnet

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How to reach Barnet

    All places near Barnet by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barnet by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7777Trent Park (6 km)
    Churches6262New Testament Church of God Cathedral of Praise (10 km)
    Forts & heritage3939Monument To Philip Jackson In Churchyard Of Old Stanmore Church, Between East End And Road To North (11 km)
    Museums3636Kenwood House (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1919Glebelands Local Nature Reserve (7 km)
    Treks1818Pymmes Brook Trail (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1414London Islamic Cultural Society (12 km)
    Temples1111Shree Swaminarayan Temple (15 km)
    Buddhist sites55Shaolin Temple UK (14 km)
    Waterfalls22Waterfall Steps Victoria Park (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22One Tree Hill (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Brent Reservoir (12 km)

    Barnet: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barnet?

    Waterfall Steps Victoria Park (waterfall, about 5 km), Trent Park (park, about 6 km), Deacons Hill Open Space (hill, about 7 km), Glebelands Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Pymmes Brook Trail (trek, about 8 km), Aldenham Country Park (park, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Barnet?

    286 places on Spotwander: 77 parks, 62 churches, 39 forts & heritage, 36 museums, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Barnet?

    Trent Park, about 6 km by road; Deacons Hill Open Space (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Barnet?

    New Testament Church of God Cathedral of Praise, about 10 km by road; St. Mary's, Harrow on the Hill (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barnet?

    Monument To Philip Jackson In Churchyard Of Old Stanmore Church, Between East End And Road To North, about 11 km by road; Hilfield Castle (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barnet?

    Start in Barnet, visit Waterfall Steps Victoria Park, then Deacons Hill Open Space, then Glebelands Local Nature Reserve, then Pymmes Brook Trail, then Trent Park, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barnet?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Barnet

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Barnet’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.