Where in London is the Barbican Theatre?
The Barbican Theatre is within the greater Barbican Centre complex on Silk Street, away from the main hub of theatre in London’s West End. The Barbican Centre is not just home to the Barbican Theatre, it also hosts art galleries, cinemas, concert halls and dance spaces.
When did the Barbican Theatre open?
1982
Barbican Centre/Opened
The Barbican opened to a flurry of excitement 35 years ago on 3 March 1982 when Her Majesty The Queen declared it a ‘modern wonder of the world’.
Why was Barbican built?
Unlike its northern neighbour, however, the Barbican Estate was not social housing. Rather, it was designed and built for affluent City professionals and their families, with all flats let out at commercial rents by the Corporation of London.
Can you have dogs in the Barbican?
Dogs and barbeques are prohibited. Ball games are not allowed on the lawns as there is a children’s play area in the Thomas More Play Area.
Can you take photos at the Barbican?
The Barbican Centre’s Communications team receives a large number of filming and photography requests each year. Please note that the Barbican Centre only manage shoots within the arts centre and immediately outside the building. …
How long is the tube from Barbican to Moorgate?
London Underground (Tube) operates a vehicle from Moorgate station to Barbican station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1 – £3 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, London Buses operates a bus from Moorgate Station to City of London, London Wall Museum Of London every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 2 min.
Which is the nearest tube station to the Barbican Centre?
The nearest Tube station to the Barbican Centre is Barbican (Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Lines) with Moorgate also close by (Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Northern Line.) From Barbican (4 minutes) – Exit the station on Aldergate Street and cross the road.
Which is the best way to get to the Barbican?
Plan your journey and find up to date travel information on the National Rail website. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street. Alight at ‘Silk Street’. The Barbican is also close to Bus Route 4 and 56 which serve Barbican tube station.
Is there a bus from Silk Street to Barbican?
Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street. Alight at ‘Silk Street’. The Barbican is also close to Bus Route 4 and 56 which serve Barbican tube station. We are easily accessible by bus from around the city; plan your journey and see live bus times on the TfL Interactive Bus Map.