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Barbican Centre

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  2. London Performi̇ng Arts Theater

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Barbican Centre
Cultural venue with concert hall, theatres, cinema, galleries and home of London Symphony Orchestra.
Address: Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, UK
Phone: 020 7870 2500
State: Greater London
City: London
Zip Code: EC2Y 8DS

opening times

Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Reviews
I didn’t have a great experience at the Barbican. The staff didn’t come across as particularly friendly or welcoming, which set the tone from the start. The atmosphere was quite chaotic, with lots of small children running around, screaming and crying — it made it hard to enjoy the space. The layout of the building is also quite confusing, and I found myself feeling a bit lost. Overall, it just wasn’t an enjoyable visit for me.
I recently visited for a work conference and completely forgot how special of a space the centre is, particularly in the city of London where it sticks out like a sore thumb.nnThe main event hall for one is spectacular with great views and acoustics, not to mention comfy seats for the first hour.nnThe staff are very friendly if not high brow.nnI was also surprisingly impressed by their toilets, but the best part is undoubtedly the outdoor space of the garden and pond area, which is open to the public not the garden.nnHighly recommend for a city lunch/chat if the weather is nice.
We came to visit the centre in June. We were blown away by the intriguing estate surrounding the arts centre, so we wandered the whole area. We originally came to visit the Barbican Conservatory, but were unaware that we needed to check the Barbican Centre's website for opening times and to book tickets free of charge; that was our own mistake so I'm not decreasing points, even though we didn't see the conservatory in the end, but we enjoyed exploring the general area and wandered a little through the arts theatre as well. Hence, why I am placing this review under the Barbican Centre, not the conservatory or estate. The area in which the centre is placed is very historically and culturally significant. It would be a great idea to wander the area, then head into the theatre for a bite to eat, followed by a performance.
We did the Architectural guided tour.nHuw was fantastic. Informative, honest, witty and extremely personable. Taking us to parts of The Barbican you would never see without a guide. Providing information about the architecture and the architectural team who designed it. Showing us hidden secrets.nHuw also brought the tour alive by giving an insight into life, birth and death at the Barbican. All delivered in his unique and humorous style.nWe learnt so much and it makes you look at buildings in a more educated way.nThe tour does not cover any internal theatres.nThe conservatory had been hired out so we were unable to enter but we had reasonably good views from the outside.nThe kitchen restaurant has a very good selection of reasonably priced food.nIf you do a tour you get a 15% discount in the shop.nIf you get the chance to go to the amazing st Bartholomew the great church nearby. Beautiful 11 c church used in many films. 4 weddings & funeral Also Damien Hurst sculpture of St Bartholomew.
Don't miss this hidden green oasis with over 1,500 plant species—perfect for a moment of peace amidst greenery and water. Here, you'll find cafes, restaurants, and exhibition spaces, making it a place both vibrant and reflective.nnThe Barbican is a true treat for fans of high-end culture!
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Beech Street 60 meters
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Silk Street 160 meters
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Barbican 270 meters
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Barbican Underground Station 290 meters
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Hammersmith & City
Metropolitan
Museum Of London 300 meters
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