Barbican — Local services in London

The Barbican station, an integral part of the iconic Barbican Estate and Centre, stands as a remarkable historical and architectural landmark in London. Emerging from the devastation of World War II, the Barbican area was almost completely razed, allowing for visionary post-war redevelopment. Opened alongside the Barbican Centre in 1982, designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, the estate and station exemplify Brutalist architecture with their bold, raw concrete forms and multi-level, geometric design. The Barbican was pioneering for its time—a self-contained, elevated “city within the city” with elevated walkways and integrated cultural, residential, and transport facilities. The station serves the City’s northern edge, connecting commuters to this extraordinary urban masterpiece that merges history, resilience, and avant-garde design. It remains a celebrated Grade II listed architectural treasure, embodying London’s rebirth and modernist ambition after wartime...

One of the most beautiful station in London, unique, with personality, you feel like in ancient Greek or Roman architecture in plain air. When you go out Barbican Center built in 1970 and historical site now, come in your sight and you feel the power of urbanism and beauty of London. The Barbican Gardens are absolutely amazing with tropical influences, Lilly water and waterfall. All Barbican complex is well proportionate outside but the flats are under Corbusier style, not to big, functional with saved space in right angle. You can visit London Museum too in Barbican Centre with an amazing collection and always at Barbican are very good exhibition. In the right side of Barbican Station you can go toward XXI Century architecture, sky scrapers including ruines and you feel the power of town, you feel London history...

My mum used to work around here in the 90s and loves it so much I thought I'd go check out the place and the conservatory. It's a massively confusing concert jungle which is somehow ugly and quite beautiful with all the little pools and flowers. Getting around it is like a maze. Went at 12 for everything to be closed which was very disappointing for it being so early. The inside was dark and honestly looked very tired. Went to see the I'm not okay exhibition, which was cute but was still in the making and not really what I was expecting. I think it really needs a re-vamp as it looks and smells old. The conservatory was closed and the ticket sold out ridiculously fast. Feel like it's a bit odd when it's free. You get more guests. Outside was very pretty with the pools but felt feeling...