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Described by the Queen as 'one of the wonders of the modern world' , the Barbican Centre has also been voted 'London's ugliest building'. Ugly or not, this multi-faceted performance and arts venue is truly wondrous. Open 363 days a year, it offers the most diverse program of any London venue. As well as being home to the London Symphony Orchestra, the centre's giant Barbican Hall attracts a host of international classical, jazz, rock, and world music stars. Two theatres offer a year-round program of some of the finest in international performing arts, while three cinemas mix mainstream films with specialist seasons. The Barbican Art Gallery, several smaller exhibition spaces, shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, live music in the foyer, and a host of talks, signings, and events for children are also on offer. The building itself is a labyrinth and finding your route from the station or car park is an adventure in itself. Staircases twist around each other, directing lost patrons into mysteriously empty mezzanines, where odd snatches of music are the only guide back to the main lobby. The joy of coming across exhibitions, live music, or talks from a major arts celebrity in some odd corner of the building is a unique feature of this remarkable concentration of artistic talent.
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Event Near Barbican Centre |
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| London Event |
| Family Film Club |
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Barbican Centre, Silk Street,
London,
EC2Y
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0 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| Every Saturday morning at the Barbican's Cinema 1 is Family Film Club time with Movie Trolley activities laid on for little ones before the 11am ...More...
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| London Event |
| Pied Piper |
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Silk Street, ,
London,
EC2Y
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0 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| Boy Blue's interpretation of Robert Browning's Pied Piper returns to the Barbican this Christmas after a popular run earlier in the year, having won an ...More...
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| London Event |
| Cabaret Simon |
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Silk Street, ,
City,
London,
EC2Y
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0 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| Cabaret created just for kids, Cabaret Simon premieres at The Pit at the Barbican this Christmas - and only children aged 4 to 10 are ...More...
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Hotels Near Barbican Centre |
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| London Hotels |
| Citadines Barbican |
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7-21
Goswell Road,
London,
EC1M
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5 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| Just North of the city, these well-appointed family apartments offer an idyllic little spot for parents with children. At the weekend, the city is ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| Apex London Wall Hotel |
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Apex London Wall Hotel
7-9 Copthall Avenue
London EC2R 7NJ,
EC2R
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8 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| In the heart of the financial district and close to the Bank of England, the Apex London Wall Hotel, opened November 2009, is within walking ...More...
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| London Event |
| Finsbury Square Market |
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Finsbury Square,
Finsbury Square,
EC2A
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8 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| London Event |
| St Paul's Christmas Carols & Services 2009 |
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St Paul's Cathedral,
St Paul's Churchyard,
EC4M
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11 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| Few places are better for traditional Christmas services and carols than St Paul's, the spiritual home of Great Britain. To meet the increasing demand, this ...More...
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Sights and Attractions Near Barbican Centre |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Barbican - Curve Gallery |
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Ground Level,
Barbican Centre,
Silk Street,
The City,
London,
EC2Y
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0 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Barbican Centre |
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Silk Street,
The City,
London,
EC2Y
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0 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| Huge, multifaceted arts and entertainment centre.
Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, this multifaceted performance and arts venue forms ...More...
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Shopping Near Barbican Centre |
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| London Shopping |
| Barbican Chimes Music Shop |
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Cromwell Tower,
Silk Street,
The City,
London,
EC2Y
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2 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| Tucked away near the Barbican multi-arts centre and the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Chimes Music is in illustrious company. Since opening in ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Flittner |
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86
Moorgate,
The City,
London,
EC2M
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7 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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Restaurants Near Barbican Centre |
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| London Restaurants |
| Wagamama |
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Ropemaker Street,
The City,
London,
EC2Y
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4 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| Taking inspiration from Japanese ramman-noodle bars, Wagamama is the ultimate in high-quality, fast food. Huge bowls of steaming, soupy noodles, chicken dumplings with a chilli-soy ...More...
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| London Restaurants |
| Carnevale |
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135
Whitecross Street,
The City,
London,
EC1Y
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5 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| This cosy vegetarian restaurant is a bit like eating in someone's house - only with great food. Mains may include a selection of risotto with ...More...
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Education Near Barbican Centre |
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| London Education |
| City Journalism |
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106
Bunhill Row,
The City,
London,
EC1Y
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8 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| London Education |
| College of Law |
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2
Bunhill Row,
The City,
London,
EC1Y8HQ
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5 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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Leisure Near Barbican Centre |
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| London Leisure |
| Postman's Park |
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King Edward Street,
The City,
London,
EC4M
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6 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| London Leisure |
| Urban Golf |
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12
Smithfield Street,
The City,
London,
EC1A
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9 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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Pubs Near Barbican Centre |
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| London Pubs |
| The Old Red Cow |
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71
Long Lane,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1A
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6 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| One of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in ...More...
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| London Pubs |
| Ye Old Mitre Tavern |
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1
Ely Place,
Holborn,
London,
EC1N
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14 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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Nightlife Near Barbican Centre |
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| London Nightlife |
| Fabric |
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77a
Charterhouse Street,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1M
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11 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| Built on the site of a Victorian meat cellar, Fabric continues to boast the most sensational line-ups in the capital. Its global reputation is founded ...More...
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| London Nightlife |
| Black Lotus Karate Club |
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73-75
Scrutton Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A
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14 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| The wonderfully-named Black Lotus Karate Club is a new and vibrant venue to open in Shoreditch. Located in the Scrutton Street Warehouse, the nightclub is ...More...
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Local
Business Near Barbican Centre |
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| London Business |
| Barbican Centre |
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Silk Street,
The City,
London,
EC2Y
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0 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| Huge, multifaceted arts and entertainment centre.
Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, this multifaceted performance and arts venue forms ...More...
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| London Business |
| the Brewery |
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Chiswell Street,
The City,
London,
EC1Y
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2 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
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| Whilst the City of London is not short of modern, flexible event-spaces, not many can claim to be located in a Grade II listed building, ...More...
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