Barbican Centre
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The Barbican in London is Europe's largest arts centre all under one roof. The Barbican is also a base for the London Symphony Orchestra.
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The Barbican in London is Europe's largest arts centre all under one roof. The Barbican is also a base for the London Symphony Orchestra.
The Barbican comprises a concert hall, two theatres, three cinemas, two art galleries, a library, two trade exhibition halls, five conference rooms, foyers, shops and a conservatory. The conservatory also has a Marriage Licence approval.
Important information
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, you can expect to find special safety measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information, check direct with the venue ahead of your visit.
Opening Times
Opening Times
Mon-Sat 9:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-23:00, Public holidays 12noon-23.00. Box Office open Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00, Sun & public holidays 11:00-20:00
Exhibition times can be checked via booking/website
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Venue Details & Map
Barbican Centre
- Address
-
Silk StreetLondonEC2Y 8DS
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)20 7638 8891
- tickets@barbican.org.uk
- Public transport:
- Tube: Moorgate and Barbican Train: Liverpool Street
Facilities & Accessibility
- Access Inside Building Facilities
- Accessible lift
- All routes suitable for pushchairs or prams
- Lift buttons with raised numbers or letters
- Lift with spoken announcements on arrival at each floor
- Ramps with handrail within building
- Ramps within building
- Some routes suitable for limited mobility users
- Steps within building
- Access into the Building
- Automatic doors
- Flat routes from parking area to entrance
- Ramps from parking area to entrance
- Ramps with handrails to entrance
- Steps from parking area to entrance
- Steps with handrails to entrance
- Temporary ramps available
- Accessible Bathroom Facilities
- Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet
- Accessible Communication Facilities
- Audible alarm system
- Clear signage (colour contrast, large letters or pictograms)
- Hearing loop system
- Information available in audio format
- Information available in braille
- Information available in large print
- Menus available in large print
- Visual alarm system
- Accessible Parking Facilities
- Blue badge parking available
- Designated disabled parking available within fifty metres of main entrance
- Drop-off point for guests available outside main entrance
- Public car park available within two hundred metres of main entrance
- Accessible Venue Facilities
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
- Level access, ramp or lift to dining area
- Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant or cafe
- Level access, ramp or lift to the bar
- Level access, ramp or lift to the lounge
- Level access, ramp or lift to the shop
- Special dietary requirements catered for
- Staff available to assist
- Staff available twenty four hours
- Staff disability awareness trained
- Wheelchairs available at additional cost
- Wheelchairs available free of charge
- Additional Accessible Facilities
- Accessible baby changing rooms
- Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception
- Level access, ramp or lift to garden
- Level access, ramp or lift to information point
- Level access, ramp or lift to ticket issuing point
- Portable chip and pin machines
- Attraction Facilities
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Catering Facilities
- Bar
- Cafe
- Event catering
- Food shop
- Outdoor dining / Beer garden
- Private Dining
- Restaurant
- Theatre menu
- Event Facilities
- Available for wedding receptions
- Breakout Rooms
- Civil Partnership licence held
- Conference rooms / Meeting rooms
- In house AV available
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Raked or tiered seating offered
- Trade vehicle access
- Venue can display vehicles inside
- Wedding service
- General Facilities
- Lifts
- On site parking
- On-site coach parking
- Payment Facilities
- Free entry