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Photo of Barbican towers

The Barbican is at the heart of the City of London and is the creative heartbeat of this financial district.

The centre is located in the Barbican estate, which houses over 4,000 residents. Alongside the Barbican Centre, the estate is home to the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the London Symphony Orchestra, making it a cultural quarter in the City of London where everyone can experience world-class arts and learning.


Alongside the Barbican, the City of London boasts many exciting cultural and historical attractions including markets, museums and architectural heritage sites

In the neighbourhood

Leadenhall Market 
Cobbled walkways and glass roof make this market an attractive place to shop, eat and drink or simply to relax. 

Smithfield Market
Meat has been bought and sold at Smithfield for over 800 years, making it one of the oldest markets in London. 

New Spitalfields Market
This market houses the largest number of wholesalers and has the highest turnover, making it the UK's leading horticultural market. 

Whitecross Street Market
Home to one of London's oldest markets, Whitecross Street has lots to offer. Visit this regular specialist food market at lunchtime for a delicious range of food and drinks.