Your Essential Guide to Moving to Barnet as a Young Professional.

You have landed your dream job in the heart of London, and Barnet is calling your name as the area to make your home. Whether you're a marketing whiz or aspiring tech titan, Barnet provides a vibrant environment for young professionals to live, work, and thrive. But, before you dive into the Barnet experience, let's go over the specifics of moving to this vibrant area of North London.

Finding Your Perfect Barnet Basecamp

Barnet has a fantastic mix of neighbourhoods, each catering to a unique vibe. Here's a quick rundown to help you choose the ideal spot:


The Energetic East: For a trendy atmosphere, look no further than East Barnet. East Barnet is a hub of social activity, with numerous pubs, pop-up shops, and independent cafes. Light Rock Removals recommends stopping by Old Bank Coffee House to get a taste of the local coffee scene.
 
The Connected Core: High Barnet is ideal for those who value convenience. With excellent transport links and a variety of shops and restaurants right on your doorstep, you'll never be far from the action.
 
The Peaceful Periphery: Do you prefer a slower pace? Barnet's leafy suburbs, such as Hampstead Garden Village and Totteridge, provide a tranquil escape while remaining well-connected to the city centre. Light Rock recommends taking a stop at the The Orange Tree on Totteridge Lane for a spot of lunch or dinner.   

Pro Tips for Barnet Newbies

Transportation Triumph: Barnet has excellent transportation links, with High Barnet Tube station on the Northen Line and Overground lines that quickly connect you to Central London. Budget tip: Get an Oyster card for easy travel throughout the city.
 
Unleash Your Inner Explorer: Barnet is not all work and no play. Explore the beautiful greenery of Barnet's parks, see a show at the Chicken Shed Theatre, or try your hand at stand-up at The Ark. 

Lighten the Load: Moving Made Easy with Light Rock Removal 

Moving to a new city can be both exciting and stressful. Light Rock Removals, a reputable Barnet removals company with over 20 years of experience, can help lift the burden off your shoulders. Our professional team will make your move to Barnet as smooth, efficient, and stress-free as possible, allowing you to focus on settling in.
 
Are you ready to call Barnet home? Contact Light Rock Removals today for a free quote and let us guide you through your move to Barnet like a pro! Don't forget to check out our website for more moving tips and tricks to make your transition a breeze.

Camilla Choudhury-Khawaja

Superb service, prompt polite patient and very considerate. Thank you Trevor and team!

April 4, 2024

Dylan Vadukul

I gotta give props to Trev and the rest of the crew at Light Rock Removal, also big up to Chris who organised everything and helped us out with a fantastic deal. They made my move a breeze. The team was super professional and careful with my stuff. Communication was spot-on, and they showed up right on time. If you're moving, definitely give them a shout. Cheers, guys, you rocked!

March 30, 2024

Diptee Majithia

Fantastic service from start to finish, incredibly professional abd helpful. Special mention to Natasha who lead the packing team, she was brilliant! Thank you to the whole team, would 100% recommend!

March 14, 2024

Raj Badiani

Excellent family business, polite team and hard working. Everything done to a high standard. Wonderful attitude and attention to detail by every member. I was so nervous about this move as it was across 5 different locations. All was done to plan. Thank you Trevor and the whole team.

March 13, 2024
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