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Barbican Water Gardens

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πŸ‘πŸ‘ Barbican is an amazing dwelling project of the late 70ies. If you like brutalism architecture it is your place. The garden and public spaces are a quite oasis in buzzling London. Visit Barbican center for exhibitions, concerts etc People often mention water, Barbican, visit,


Address

185 Fore St, Barbican, London EC2Y 5EJ, United Kingdom

Website

www.barbican.org.uk

Contact

+44 20 7870 2500

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (104 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Uwe S. 1 year ago on Google
    Barbican is an amazing dwelling project of the late 70ies. If you like brutalism architecture it is your place. The garden and public spaces are a quite oasis in buzzling London. Visit Barbican center for exhibitions, concerts etc
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Peregrinatur 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place, but little bit hard to find the place what you are looking for. It's a maze.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Travel E. 3 years ago on Google
    OMG, i can't believe watt I found .Impressive place to visit.From Barbican Underground station jus fallow the steps were you can find a map to guide your self.Build in the '70 the complex from my point off view is a nice architectural.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Rex M. 2 years ago on Google
    It's always an uplifting experience to walk amongst these green and red living sentinels. These wise plants. Often alone. And they can answer you back in silence
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Hannah W. 2 years ago on Google
    A hidden garden with a lot to offer. Very relaxing place to spend time but also great viewed from above.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Dee A. 3 years ago on Google
    Modern meets ancient in this quiet and peaceful corner of the city. Well worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 D.A. 6 years ago on Google
    Stunning and impressive water feature in the middle of one of the Brutalist developments more popular in London (The Barbican Centre). It is unbelievable how the water gardens completely transform the impression of the otherwise harsh architecture.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 dave 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely and tranquil, lush and green. a wonderful place
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Aditya K. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to relax.

  • 5/5 MarkyB77 3 months ago on Google New
    Absolutely amazing architecture of the whole Barbican estate.

  • 4/5 sumayyah a. 7 months ago on Google
    Relaxing, usually not too busy so you can find somewhere to sit. Mad that people live here. Much love Barbican, S x

  • 5/5 TC T. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing space in the middle of the city. I am amazed but the stark contrast between the concrete buildings surrounding it. The Brutalist architecture is something that you either love or hate but the gardens and water in the middle of the estate really feel like a diamond in a rough and creates a stark contrast which is impressive. Great place to walk around or sit to clear your mind and reflect, away from the busy life of London. Come and have a look for yourself.

  • 5/5 Enrico 1 year ago on Google
    This is in my opinion the most mind blowing part of the barbican centre. The amazing way water is played with and included within the residential buildings is amazing! I love as well the contrast with the buildings and how the main theme around the complex is sustainability.. surely worth a visit

  • 5/5 Max J. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best places in London. Art, food, coffee, walking, photography

  • 5/5 Andrea L. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful, strange and well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Vanessa B. 3 years ago on Google
    A great area to visit, walk around and observe the amazing architecture and enjoy the water features, plus book a visit to the conservatory which is almost an unknown tranquil haven in the centre of London.

  • 5/5 Oo L. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty relaxing place. Vast area viewing over water features. A lot of people sitting and relaxing on the other side.

  • 5/5 Susan X. 2 years ago on Google
    Very relaxing escape from the busy city below. It’s very tranquil here at lunchtime, and gets a bit more lively in the evening where you can get drinks. Perfect for warm summer evenings.

  • 5/5 Tatjana 1 year ago on Google β€’ 844 reviews
    Before, I didn't think much of this building. Now I've come here in the best weather and I have to say I'm thrilled. All the water and greenery are good for the less beautiful building. It was wonderful to relax here.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘


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