About the District

Who are we?

Barnet Borough Scout District is home to over 1,500 young people across Barnet, Colindale, Edgware, Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon, Mill Hill, Lyonsdown and Totteridge. With almost 500 volunteers, we deliver everyday adventure to young people in north west London.

Across 33 square miles we have 26 Scout Groups and 9 Explorer Units. We also own three District venues in the area, our headquarters being Frith Grange Campsite in Mill Hill.

With transport links into London, footpaths sprawling out into countryside and two water centres in West Hendon and Enfield, we share some fantastic opportunities for Scouting.

The District renew their promise after the St. George’s Day parade

Where we’ve come from

This area was early to embrace Scouting soon after its tentative start, a camp on Brownsea Island; with scouting in the area as early as 1908. It was only in September 2008 that Barnet District, Hendon & Edgware District, and Finchley, Friern Barnet & Golders Green District amalgamated.

Read more about our history here.

District events

As a District we hold a number of events and competitions for sections each year. From swimming galas and night hikes, to parades and camps, there are plenty of opportunities for groups to get together and take part in local large-scale events.

The first Scouts Ready Steady Cook competition, judged by the Mayor of Barnet Mayor and Councillor Caroline Stock

HM King Charles III has been confirmed as our new Patron, a great honour for UK Scouts.

The King continues a long tradition of the monarch giving their Patronage, dating back to 1912. This was when Scouts was granted its Royal Charter and HM George V became our first Patron.

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King Charles III

Our Patron, HM King Charles III