Circus Flavours: Ground Skills Workshops
Play Make Do: A Festival of Fun for All the Family
Try your groundwork skills in these exciting drop-in workshops with Upswing.
Watch spectacular circus shows from Upswing, then join drop-in groundwork skills workshops for ages 5+ in our Conservatory. These playful, high-energy sessions are designed for different ages and abilities, offering a chance to try out a range of accessible circus skills including juggling and manipulation tricks.
Led by Upswing’s expert team, these sessions are a great way to build confidence, explore physicality and experience the joy of circus. Whether you're watching or joining in, this is a celebration of movement, creativity and joyful connection. No booking or previous experience needed, just turn up and play!
Age guidance:
These sessions are suitable for ages 5+
Children under 18 much have a parent or guardian present during all workshops and performances. All participants must sign a waiver before taking part in Circus Flavours workshops which will provided upon arrival.
Important information:
Appropriate clothing must be worn to take part in the workshops. We recommend that any clothing should not be too loose, and participants should not wear jewellery during the activities.
The groundwork sessions will operate on the first come first served basis with limited capacity to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Please note we expect this event to be popular and anticipate there may be some waiting times throughout the day.
Ticket prices
Play Make Do
Conservatory Well
Location
The Barbican Conservatory is located on Level 3, if you’re coming from inside the main Barbican building.
From the Barbican highwalks, follow signs to the ‘Barbican Centre’. Walking from Barbican tube station, you’ll see a steps with ‘Art Gallery’ above them, these will lead you up to the Sculpture Court where you'll see a sign for the Conservatory.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
The Conservatory is on the gallery floor (level 3), reached via the main lifts. Access Automatic glass doors (120cm wide) lead outside from the gallery floor and continue down a ramp (1:12). The Conservatory is on your right, entered through double doors (135cm wide). The Sculpture Court is on your left, up three steps or via a ramp.
Mobility
Limited access for wheelchair users and people with restricted mobility due to steps in some areas.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
