What's Barbican like?
In Barbican, you can spend time visiting the cathedrals or simply enjoy the bars. Take in some culture at Barbican Arts Centre and The Curve. There's plenty more to see, including St. Giles Cripplegate and London Charterhouse.
How to get to Barbican
Flying to:
- London (LCY-London City), 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Barbican
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 15.6 mi (25.2 km) from Barbican
- Gatwick Airport (LGW), 25.4 mi (40.9 km) from Barbican
Getting to Barbican on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Barbican Station
- Farringdon Underground Station
Things to see and do in and around Barbican
What to see in Barbican
- Barbican Arts Centre
- Financial District
- St. Giles Cripplegate
- London Charterhouse
Things to do near Barbican:
- The Curve (0.1 mi/0.1 km away)
- O2 Arena (4.4 mi/7.1 km away)
- Tower of London (1.2 mi/1.9 km away)
- The British Museum (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
- London Eye (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)
When is the best time to visit London?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 6°C)
- Rainiest months: October, August, June, November (average 72 mm of rainfall)