About the Spires

The Spires Shopping Centre in the High Street, Barnet has been a local landmark since May 1989. It provides the population of Barnet and its’ environs with a much needed Shopping Centre. Ideally situated in a prime position at the heart of the High Street and easily accessible from the M25, it fulfils the needs of a busy and growing borough.

The Spires takes its name from the remaining spires of the old Methodist church, where the centre now stands. The designers have cleverly retained these architectural assets and incorporated them into this modern centre. The centre comprises over 90,000 sq ft of retail space divided into 37 units, which includes a supermarket and two restaurants and is served by a multi-storey car park. Two enclosed malls lead into open courtyards at the heart of the scheme. Specially designed features such as the intricate floor patterns & lighting add to the elegant tone. When the developers won the opportunity to create a new shopping complex for Barnet, they were fully aware that the new development must achieve several objectives: complement an affluent residential environment, appeal to quality retailers and convince them that it could attract shoppers in Barnet. Now over 70,000 people visit the Spires each week. The centre management team of cleaners, security, maintenance, facilities and Centre Manager control the day to day running of the centre, to give all shoppers a safe and enjoyable time at the Spires. With staff training in First Aid, Fire Safety, Security, Health and Safety and on-site emergency procedures, any situation can be dealt with in a professional and efficient manner.

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Facilities

The Spires customer toilets are located in the Western Mall Courtyard across from Waitrose and opposite the Car Park Lifts. These facilities include Male, Female, Disabled and Baby Changing facilities.

Disabled Toilet Facilities

Our disabled toilets are located in the Western Courtyard near Waitrose and opposite the Car Park Lifts.

Car Parking

The Spires Shopping Centre Car Park is now owned and managed by Britannia Parking. If you have any questions or need advice please contact them on +44 (0) 1202 555888 or click here.

Car Park Prices:

Up to 1 hour, £1

2 hours, £2.50

3 hours, £3.50

4 hours, £4.50

All day, £5

Disabled Parking Spaces

There are a number of car park spaces reserved especially for disabled shoppers in our multi story car park. Please ensure you have a valid disabled badge on display when parking in one of our disabled spaces.

Car Park Pay Machines

These can be found inside the car park on all levels.

Pay by Mobile

1. Download the YourParkingSpace app

2. Enter the location ID on the machine

3. Complete payment

Monthly  Parking Permits

The Spires are now offering monthly parking permits for office High Street retailers and office workers for just £65 a month. Please click the link here for more information or fill out our contact form.

Access

The Spires shops are all located on one level, with no stairs, steps or escalators (H&M and the Car Park are the exception) lifts are provided in these areas. Disabled parking spaces are located on the ground floor, with direct access to the Shopping Centre.  However, there is lift access to the other floors along with stairs.

Passport Photo Booths

We have two Passport Photo Booths.  One can be found on the car park lobby and the other near the high street entrance.

Mini Cabs

Mini cabs can be found on the High Street at the side of McDonalds.

Bus Stops

High Barnet’s main bus station is located at the rear of the Shopping Centre on Stapylton Road.

Charities

The Spires works closely with Cherry Lodge Cancer Care an independent, Barnet-based charity committed to improving the quality of life of people living with cancer, including carers, family and friends. Cherry Lodge Cancer Care offers care and comfort throughout the cancer journey by providing easy access to specialist information and support, as well as a wide range of complementary therapies. The service is designed to be person-centred, non-judgemental and available to all in need, on request, completely free of charge and for as long as it is required. Cherry Lodge enhances and complements the treatment provided by hospitals and community healthcare services.

The Spires also supports Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, regularly participating in the One Great Day event to raise awareness and support for children’s charities.