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Barbican Conservatory

Silk St, EC2Y 8DS

Wander through a tropical jungle that somehow sprouted inside a concrete fortress. The Barbican Conservatory is all towering palms, koi ponds, and hidden corners: completely free, though you'll need to hunt for tickets.

Tropical plant sanctuary
Brutalist architecture contrast
Free hidden gem
Tranquil urban escape

Tips

🎫Book tickets online in advance, they go fast
🐢Look for terrapins sunning on the rocks
📸The Brutalist concrete frames make dramatic backdrops

Barbican Conservatory

Silk St, London EC2Y 8DS, UK