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Barbican Conservatory
Botanical Garden
Barbican, London
"Beautiful, unique little oasis of architectural plants."(3 Tips)
"Fantastic cacti & succulent collection on the uppermost floors."(2 Tips)
"Super place to come on a cold wet bank holiday"(2 Tips)
"This hidden concrete jungle can be accessed on Sundays."(2 Tips)
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JacquesMay 13, 2015One of London's hidden gems; it is the second largest botanical garden (after Kew Gardens) in London and its free! It is the home to 2000 species of tropical plants and trees all under a glass roofUpvoted Mar 10
Fred PaxtonJune 21, 2012Tropical jungle nestled inside the love-it-or-hate-it concrete wonder of the Barbican estate. Tropical birds, terrapins, this place is truly one of a kind. Open most Sundays, check the website first.
Darius GrozaDecember 18, 2016Pretty great place to sweat among plants, the one day of the week you're allowed to visit. No really, it's great. Plus, the brutalist area of Barbican needs some sort of life form to decorate it.
Nick BlackDecember 31, 2018An abundance of green plants and colourful flowers amidst the brutalist architecture of the Barbican. Open one Sunday per month. Great for kids.
- Erin BAugust 27, 2016Must see green space in the heart of London. Fantastic cacti & succulent collection on the uppermost floors.
KApril 18, 2016Beautiful piece of respite from the City. You wouldn't think this was in the Barbican!
- JustinJanuary 18, 2015Beautiful, unique little oasis of architectural plants. Wonderful space for a quiet sit down/wander
- Jennifer BinApril 11, 2018What a beautiful place! Too bad the hours are so limited. A must visit if you’re in London
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsJuly 12, 2015It’s the perfect place to sit and read a book or just soak up the scenery. Read more
Eleonora KolychevaOctober 5, 2013Find a hidden pool full of colorful fishes surrounded by bushes and waterfall.
Simon BurnettAugust 19, 2011go in late afternoon on a weekday... the place is deserted, it's really strange, feels like you're in a strange, overgrown, 1960's vision of the future
Adam NowekJune 15, 2015A really stunning garden right in the middle of Europe's biggest monument to modernism
Enzo MartinelliSeptember 2, 2021In contrast with the concrete jungle of the Barbican an oasis of tropical plants and greenery
Open to the public on Sunday's and bank holiday Monday's.
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"Beautiful place and lovely staff. Great decorations and the event space is stunning."
Lef Germenlis - 9.5
"One of the top gardens in london! Loved it and the kids really enjoyed the playground."
Nora K - 9.5
"make sure to go upstairs and take a look from the balcony- the lighting is really nice right before closing. and don't miss the water lilies house right next to the palm house!"
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