The Barbican Conservatory in the City of London is a large tropical garden venue within the Barbican Centre that can be hired for corporate receptions and events in a distinctive glass-covered space filled with lush plants and natural light.
Venue description
A large tropical garden space within the Barbican Centre, housing more than 2 000 species of plants and trees and presenting a hidden indoor oasis used for private dining, corporate receptions and special events amid natural planting and glass roof architecture.
Location
Urban central London location at the Barbican Centre on Silk Street, EC2, within the City of London arts and cultural complex.
Primary use
Hybrid venue used for corporate receptions, private dining, informal gatherings and special occasions within a unique urban tropical garden setting.
Nearest airports and stations
Nearest major airports are London City Airport (7.5 miles), Heathrow (20 miles) and Gatwick (30 miles). Nearest rail and tube access: Barbican and Moorgate stations.
Parking availability
Barbican Centre car park (charges apply).
Total number of bedrooms
0
Meeting and conference spaces
The conservatory itself functions as a meeting, reception and dining space for corporate events, often in combination with other Barbican hire spaces such as the Garden Room and Conservatory Terrace.
Number of meeting rooms and maximum capacities
The conservatory space can accommodate events with capacities up to about 100 for standing receptions or up to around 50 for seated dining in the conservatory itself; when combined with the Garden Room and Terrace, overall capacities can reach up to approximately 600 for larger functions.
Typical layouts supported
Standing reception and seated receptions, various layouts available.
Food and beverages available
In-house catering for events is provided by Searcys at the Barbican, covering a range of options from drinks receptions to formal seated dining.
Breakout and informal working areas
Adjacent spaces such as the Conservatory Terrace and Garden Room provide informal networking and breakout opportunities when hired alongside the conservatory.
