Friern Barnet Travel Guide

London

Recreation Ground, Brunswick Park Road, London N11 Looking across the Recreation Ground from Brunswick Park Road. The boundary of the garden to the house on the corner of Falkland Road can be seen on the left.
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Recreation Ground, Brunswick Park Road, London N11 Looking across the Recreation Ground from Brunswick Park Road. The boundary of the garden to the house on the corner of Falkland Road can be seen on the left.
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Housing, Friern Barnet Road, London N11 Some of the renovated buildings from the old Colney Hatch Hospital. This is a very attractive, landscaped complex.
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Regal Drive, Friern Barnet, London N11 Looking down Regal Drive, part of a fairly new development/renovation of existing buildings on the site of the old Colney Hatch Hospital.
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Housing in Regal Drive, Friern Barnet, London N11 Looking down Regal Drive at the attractive housing development.
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Popular places to visit

Hyde Park showing a city, a garden and a pond

Hyde Park

Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.

Hyde Park
Buckingham Palace which includes a castle, a city and heritage architecture

Buckingham Palace

Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.

Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge showing a bridge, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Tower Bridge

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

Tower Bridge
O2 Arena featuring modern architecture

O2 Arena

Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.

O2 Arena
Big Ben featuring a city, heritage architecture and a monument

Big Ben

One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.

Big Ben
Piccadilly Circus showing heritage architecture, a city and signage

Piccadilly Circus

Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.

Piccadilly Circus

Things to do

Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

฿2,195
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
London Afternoon Tea and Panoramic Tour by Double Decker Bus

London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco

฿2,109
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

฿1,046
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

฿551
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets
Shrek's Adventure Tickets

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

฿1,055
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
Official Tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum

Official Tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum

฿736
per adult
Official Tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum
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Top hotels in Friern Barnet

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is ฿5,162 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿5,162
฿6,195 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,965 reviews)
Staff

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is ฿4,255 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿4,255
฿5,106 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,441 reviews)
Staff, very friendly

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The Drey

The Drey

2 out of 5
1 Barkston Gardens London England
The price is ฿3,287 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿3,287
฿3,945 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Marble Arch are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)
Loved the customer service as it was exceptional.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

The Drey
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is ฿3,802 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿3,802
฿4,562 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,043 reviews)
Extremely satisfied with the hospitality and excellent service all around. I would recommend your hotel and I will be back again soon. Thank you for your service

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Royal National Hotel
Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel

5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street London England
The price is ฿6,404 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿6,404
฿7,685 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,839 reviews)
The room was ideal , spotlessly clean and nice and quiet . The piano bar was great and breakfast was superb. All the staff were friendly and courteous we will definitely return here on our next visit to London

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Royal Garden Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is ฿3,139 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿3,139
฿3,767 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,542 reviews)
Fantastic location and modern, clean room.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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Other neighbourhoods around Friern Barnet

Kings Cross St. Pancras showing interior views and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Kings Cross St. Pancras is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Russell Square and St Pancras Chambers. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station.

Kings Cross St. Pancras
Marylebone High Street which includes street scenes and autumn leaves

Marylebone

4/5(36 area reviews)

Marylebone is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Baker Street Station or Marylebone Underground Station.

Marylebone
Fitzrovia

Fitzrovia

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oxford Street to Tottenham Court Road – discover Fitzrovia, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Fitzrovia
Bloomsbury showing street scenes and heritage architecture

Bloomsbury

4/5(1,172 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like Russell Square and The British Museum, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

Bloomsbury
London showing street scenes and markets as well as a family

Shoreditch

4/5(72 area reviews)

Shoreditch High St and Brick Lane are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

Shoreditch
West End showing heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

West End

Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

West End

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