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Stephens House & Grounds

Barnet, England

Garden in London Borough of Barnet, United Kingdom

Opening Gardens: 08.00–18.00 daily (winter 08.00–16.00 daily from Monday 12th October 2026). Cafe: 09.00–17.00 (closes 16.00 from 12th October 2026), opens 10.00 on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays; last kitchen orders 45 minutes before closing. Bothy Gardens: open Friday mornings 10.00–13.00, subject to weather. No public admission to the house — public tours via the events page.

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Age fit All ages; a downloadable trail specially for children is available.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Stephens House & Gardens, the home of 'Inky' Stephens in Finchley, London, offers 10 acres of landscaped gardens including a unique arboretum, a rockery, a bog garden, large park areas to play in and wooded areas to walk. The gardens follow Robert Marnock's gardenesque design, focused on trees and hard landscape with integral water features. There is no public admission to the house, but guided tours of the house and gardens are available by arrangement and Inky's Stables Cafe is open 7 days a week.

When to go

Opening calendar

Gardens: 08.00–18.00 daily (winter 08.00–16.00 daily from Monday 12th October 2026). Cafe: 09.00–17.00 (closes 16.00 from 12th October 2026), opens 10.00 on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays; last kitchen orders 45 minutes before closing. Bothy Gardens: open Friday mornings 10.00–13.00, subject to weather. No public admission to the house — public tours via the events page.

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What it costs

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Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Inky's Stables Cafe (open 7 days a week)Wheelchair accessToiletsSecure cycle 'lock up' standsDownloadable children's trailVenue hireFilming & photography location

Accessibility: General access, wheelchair access and toilets.
Parking: Limited parking on site — parking is not available on site except for hirers of Avenue House. Public transport is recommended. Limited car parking is available on nearby roads (restriction between 14.00–15.00), with chargeable parking bays on East End Road and a large car park at Finchley Central Station.
Dogs: Visitor guidance provides information about dogs, cycling, picnics & parties in the gardens (dog walking is featured on the site).

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