Potters Bar Travel Guide

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Located in the Hertfordshire county of England, Potters Bar is a charming town with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors. Situated just 12 miles north of central London, this urban settlement provides a tranquil escape from the bustling city while still being easily accessible for day trips and exploration.

Potters Bar is renowned for its beautiful parks and green spaces, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. One of the town's most popular attractions is the picturesque Oakmere Park, which boasts stunning lakes, lush gardens, and walking trails. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll or a picnic amidst the serene surroundings, taking in the tranquility and natural beauty of the area.

For those interested in history and culture, Potters Bar offers a glimpse into its past through its historic sites and landmarks. The town is home to the Grade II listed Wyllyotts Manor, a stunning Tudor-style building that now serves as a theater and arts center. Its charming architecture and vibrant cultural events make it a must-visit for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Additionally, Potters Bar is dotted with charming local shops, boutiques, and cafes, providing a unique shopping and dining experience. The town center offers a variety of independent retailers, where visitors can find everything from antiques to artisanal goods. After a day of shopping, visitors can relax and indulge in delicious cuisine at one of the town's cozy cafes or traditional English pubs.

For those seeking a bit of adventure, Potters Bar is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Hertfordshire countryside provides picturesque walking and cycling trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes and fresh air.

Alternative names: Population: 22.6 thous.Elevation: 410 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°41'46"N, 0°10'41"W

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Potters Bar Top Attractions

Potters Bar Attractions - What to See and Explore

Potters Bar offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Christ Church Cockfosters, Covert Way, Wrotham Park, Highlands Gardens. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Church • Gothic Revival architecture
Christ Church Cockfosters
Christ Church, Cockfosters, is a conservative evangelical Anglican church in Chalk Lane, in the north London suburb of Cockfosters. It is about 200m from Cockfosters Underground station.
Park • Cockfosters
Covert Way
Covert Way is the only Local Nature Reserve in the London Borough of Enfield. It is also part of the Hadley Wood Golf Course and Covert Way Field Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade I, and it has an area of 7 hectares.
Park
Wrotham Park
Wrotham Park is a neo-Palladian English country house in the parish of South Mimms, Hertfordshire. It lies south of the town of Potters Bar, 17 miles from Hyde Park Corner in central London.

Park • High Barnet
Highlands Gardens
Highlands Gardens is a small park in New Barnet at the western end of Leicester Road, on the corner with Abbotts Road. The park was opened in 1931 in the grounds of Highlands House which was demolished in about 1972 and replaced by flats.
Church • Gothic Revival architecture
Holy Trinity Lyonsdown
Holy Trinity Lyonsdown is a Church of England parish church in New Barnet, London. The church was built in 1866. The first incumbent was William Gibbs Barker.
Park • High Barnet
Tudor Sports Ground
Tudor Sports Ground is a public park between Clifford Road and the East Coast Main Railway Line in New Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet. It is one of Barnet's 'Premier Parks'.
Church
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Church is a Church of England church in The Walk, Potters Bar, England. It is in the Diocese of St. Albans. Services are in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England.
Archaeological site • East Barnet
Albert Road gas holder
The Albert Road gas holder in New Barnet, north London, is a disused gas holder on the site of the former New Barnet Gas Works with a capacity of 2,000,000 cubic feet of gas.
Street • Cockfosters
Chase Side
Chase Side is a road between Cockfosters and Southgate in the London Borough of Enfield. It runs from the junction of Cat Hill, Cockfosters Road and Bramley Road in the north to Southgate Circus in the south and forms part of the boundary with the London Borough of Barnet.
Cemetery
Mutton Lane Cemetery
Mutton Lane Cemetery, officially known as St Mary's Cemetery, is a cemetery in Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, that is associated with nearby St Mary the Virgin and All Saints church.
51°39'31"N • 0°12'0"W
Ossulston House
Ossulston House is a Grade II listed building opposite Joslin's Pond in Hadley Green Road, Hadley, to the north of Chipping Barnet.
51°39'39"N • 0°11'38"W
Hadley Lodge
Hadley Lodge is a house in Hadley Green Road, Monken Hadley. The current house was completed around 1995 and replaced an earlier listed building of the same name that was destroyed by fire in 1981.
51°39'40"N • 0°11'47"W
Hollybush
Hollybush is a grade II listed building on Hadley Green Road to the north of Chipping Barnet. The main house was built around 1790 and the adjoining small buildings on the left even earlier.
51°39'40"N • 0°11'38"W
Gate House and Gate
The Gate House and Gate, Monken Hadley, in the London Borough of Barnet, are grade II listed buildings The house is in the Gothic style, early nineteenth century. The gates are of timber and are one of a number of white timber gates that mark the main access points to Monken Hadley Common.
Street • East Barnet
Games Road
Games Road is a road in Cockfosters, London, that runs from Chalk Road in the east into Monken Hadley Common in the west. The road falls into the Monken Hadley Conservation Area.
Memorial
Potters Bar War Memorial
Potters Bar war memorial is located in St John's Churchyard in High Street, Potters Bar, England. The memorial was designed by the Arts and Crafts architect and designer C.F.A. Voysey and originally stood at the junction of Hatfield Road and The Causeway.
51°39'41"N • 0°11'47"W
Grandon
Grandon is a grade II listed building on Hadley Green Road, in Monken Hadley, north of Chipping Barnet. The house faces Hadley Green and was once the home of the writers Fanny Trollope and her son Anthony Trollope.
51°39'44"N • 0°11'47"W
Hadley Bourne
Hadley Bourne is a grade II listed building in Dury Road, Monken Hadley, England.
Neighbourhood • Oakleigh
New Barnet
New Barnet is a neighbourhood on the north east 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.

Day trips

Potters Bar – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Potters Bar, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Oxford Street (London), Palace of Westminster (London), Regent Street (London).

13 milesS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Oxford Street, London
Oxford Street in London, United Kingdom, stands as a bustling epicenter of contemporary retail, a shopping district that attracts both locals and tourists alike. Stretching approximately 1.9 kilometers through the heart of the city, this vibrant thoroughfare boasts...
14 milesS
Iconic home of UK parliament
Palace of Westminster, London
The Palace of Westminster, with its iconic clock tower known as Big Ben, stands as a monumental piece of Gothic Revival architecture on the banks of the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. This palatial complex is not only a tourist attraction but also the meeting...
13 milesS
Shopping, Street, Edwardian architecture
Regent Street, London
Regent Street stands as one of London's most prestigious shopping districts, renowned for its historic Victorian architecture and an array of high-end retail stores. This bustling thoroughfare, designed by architect John Nash in the early 19th century, has evolved into...
12 milesS
A historian's treasure trove
British Museum, London
The British Museum, located in the heart of London, United Kingdom, stands as a cornerstone of cultural heritage and is one of the most expansive and comprehensive museums in the world. This venerable institution, founded in 1753, opened its doors to the public in 1759...
14 milesS
Medieval castle housing the Crown Jewels
Tower of London, London
The Tower of London is an iconic fortress situated in the heart of the city of London, United Kingdom. With a history stretching back over 1,000 years, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has been a royal palace, an armory, a treasury, the home of the Royal Mint, a public...