Barbican Estate, London

Name: Barbican Estate
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7638 4141

#1255 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The Barbican Estate, or Barbican, is a residential complex of around 2,000 flats, maisonettes, and houses in central London, England, within the City of London. It is in an area once devastated by World War II bombings and densely populated by financial institutions, 1.4 miles north east of Charing Cross. Originally built as rental housing for middle and upper-middle-class professionals, it remains to this day an upmarket residential estate. It contains, or is adjacent to, the Barbican Arts Centre, the Museum of London, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the Barbican public library, the City of London School for Girls and a YMCA, forming the Barbican Complex. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BrutalismCoordinates: 51°31'9"N, 0°5'38"W

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City of London (Cripplegate)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7638 4141

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Barbican Estate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of London, Barbican Centre, Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, St Bartholomew-the-Great.

~780 ftSW
London stories from prehistory to today
Museum of London, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Museum of London offers a captivating journey through the city's tumultuous history, from its ancient roots to the bustling metropolis it is today. This esteemed institution is a treasure trove for anyone interested in London's past...
~490 ftNE
Multi-arts cultural and exhibition centre
Barbican Centre, London
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Barbican Centre stands as a celebrated hub for the performing arts. Opened in 1982, this brutalist structure is one of the most prominent arts venues in England, offering a diverse range of theater, dance, film, and music events.
~1230 ftSW
Memorial
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London
6 min walk • Nestled within the heart of London’s bustling metropolis lies a poignant tribute to extraordinary valor, the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. This understated yet powerful landmark is located in Postman's Park, a tranquil oasis amidst the city's dynamic energy.
~1270 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Reportedly haunted
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London
7 min walk • The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, sometimes abbreviated to Great St Bart's, is a mediaeval church in the Church of England's Diocese of London located in Smithfield within the City of London.
~1540 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Bars and clubs
Artillery Ground, London
8 min walk • The Artillery Ground in Finsbury is an open space originally set aside for archery and later known also as a cricket venue. Today it is used for military exercises, rugby and football matches. It belongs to the Honourable Artillery Company, whose headquarters, Armoury House, overlook the grounds.
~730 ftNE
Nightlife
The Jugged Hare, London
4 min walk • The Jugged Hare is a public house and restaurant at 49 Chiswell Street, between Barbican and Moorgate underground stations in the City of London.
~610 ftS
City wall, Postmodern architecture
125 London Wall, London
3 min walk • 125 London Wall, also known as Alban Gate, is a postmodernist building on London Wall in the City of London. Along with Embankment Place and Vauxhall Cross, it has been described as one of the three projects that established designer Sir Terry Farrell's reputation in the late 1980s-to-early 1990s period.
~1110 ftW
Nightlife
Hand and Shears, London
6 min walk • The Hand and Shears is a Grade II listed public house at 1 Middle Street, Smithfield, London. It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. It was built in the early-mid 19th century.
~850 ftSW
Memorial
London Stone, London
5 min walk • London Stone is a historic landmark housed at 111 Cannon Street in the City of London. It is an irregular block of oolitic limestone measuring 53 × 43 × 30 cm, the remnant of a once much larger object that had stood for many centuries on the south side of the street.
~1530 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Monastery, History museum
The Charterhouse, London
8 min walk • The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Farringdon, London, dating back to the 14th century. It occupies land to the north of Charterhouse Square, and lies within the London Borough of Islington.
~1210 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Georgian architecture, City hall
Guildhall, London
6 min walk • Guildhall is a municipal building in the Moorgate area of the City of London, England. It is off Gresham and Basinghall streets, in the wards of Bassishaw and Cheap.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barbican Estate?

Nearby attractions include St Giles-without-Cripplegate, London (1 min walk), Barbican Conservatory, London (2 min walk), Barbican Centre, London (3 min walk), 125 London Wall, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Barbican Estate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barbican Estate:

Bus

Beech Street • Lines: 153 (3 min walk)
Museum of London • Lines: 56 (4 min walk)

Metro

Barbican • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (6 min walk)
Moorgate • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (6 min walk)

Train

Bank (12 min walk)
City Thameslink (13 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (14 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (27 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (17 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (19 min walk)