What's Barbican Like?
In Barbican, you can spend time visiting the cathedral or simply enjoy the bars. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like St. Giles Cripplegate and London Charterhouse. There's plenty more to see, including Barbican Arts Centre and The Curve.
How to Get to Barbican
Flying to:
- London City Airport (LCY), 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 Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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)
- 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)
- O2 Arena (4.4 mi/7.1 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit London?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 63°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 42°F)
- Rainiest months: October, August, June, November (average 3 inches of rainfall)