Barbican Conservatory

A jungle hidden inside the Barbican's concrete: palms, ferns and koi under a glass roof. Open selected days, and one of the strangest rooms in London.

Visiting Barbican Conservatory

• Area: Central London
• Category: Historic Sites, Galleries
• Entry: free to enter
• Rain exposure: you will stay bone dry
• How long to allow: 2-4 hours recommended to fully explore

Opening hours

• Mon: Closed
• Tue: Closed
• Wed: Closed
• Thu: Closed
• Fri: Closed
• Sat: 12:00-17:00
• Sun: 12:00-17:00

Getting there

Check venue for details. Easily accessible by tube

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What to expect

• Curated art collections
• Rotating exhibitions
• Gallery talks
• Historic building
• Guided tours available
• Educational information

Accessibility

Please contact venue for accessibility information • Direct station access likely has step-free options

Booking

Free entry - walk-ins welcome during opening hours

Good to know

• Door to door under cover.
• Free entry - donations welcome
• Allow 2-3 hours to fully explore

Other historic sites in Central London

• Aldwych Hidden London Tour
• British Museum
• Churchill War Rooms
• Buckingham Palace State Rooms
• Churchill WWII Walking Tour

More historic sites across London

• Oxford Day Trip
• VIP Kensington Palace & High Tea
• Windsor Castle
• The Painted Hall
• Cutty Sark

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