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The Filling Station
A car-themed cafe and bar in a converted petrol station, celebrating automotive culture through its decor, events, and community spirit.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Friern Barnet
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Friern Barnet
Friern Barnet works well as a base: 5 minutes from Totteridge, 9km from ZSL London Zoo.
Friern Barnet is in England, United Kingdom, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Totteridge, about 4 km away.
Friern Barnet () is a suburban area within the London Borough of Barnet, 7.4 miles (11.9 km) north of Charing Cross. Its centre is formed by the busy intersection of Colney Hatch Lane (running north and south), Woodhouse Road (taking westbound traffic towards North Finchley) and Friern Barnet Road (leading eastRead more
towards New Southgate).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Friern Barnet?
Within an hour or so of Friern Barnet: The Filling Station (9 km), ZSL London Zoo (9 km), King's Cross Station Platform 9 3/4 (9 km), The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club (11 km).
Are there any good drives near Friern Barnet?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Friern Barnet?
Friern Barnet is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Totteridge.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 17,250
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.6133, -0.1585
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
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 Friern Barnet
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
ZSL London Zoo
The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828, located in Regent's Park in central London.
9 km · about 15 min drive
film location
King's Cross Station Platform 9 3/4
The London terminus where the Hogwarts Express departs; the real filming used the arch between platforms 4 and 5, and a trolley marker now sits by platform 9.
9 km · about 20 min drive
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The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club
A multi-level motorcycle culture hub in Shoreditch featuring a restaurant, bar, barbershop, and custom bike gallery.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Deus Ex Machina London
The London outpost of the global motorcycle lifestyle brand combining custom bikes, apparel, coffee, and culture.
11 km · about 20 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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
11 km · about 20 min drive
museum
British Museum
One of the world's oldest and most comprehensive museums, featuring the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles among eight million works.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Friern Barnet
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 22 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
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