Barbican Conservatory, London
A glass-roofed Eden amidst brutal buildings
Plants. Yes, that’s it, plants. London arbors many sophisticated skyscraper buildings but also immense parks. The latter are often noisy and flattened by grass all around. An escape destination for those on the lookout for calmness and also a plethora of diverse plants can be found at the Barbican Centre.
The Barbican is a brutalist temple offering cultural activities, such as cinema, classic concerts, expositions, and free study facilities. It is the perfect location for a day out without having to spend money.
The entrance to the conservatory is free but has to be booked in advance on their website. It is also possible to wander in without any tickets depending on the traffic at the time. Every visit of mine has been done so–the staff are great and always pleasant to chat to.
Another great thing about this secret Eden is the occasional events. At the time of this writing, there are two ongoing events:
Ranjani Shettar’s sculptures
Down to Earth Yoga with Tamzin Jade
I have personally seen Shettar’s works (though not featured in this article) and they provide the conservatory with a Solarpunk atmosphere. It is an abstract elegy to the future that may be.
The comfort of trees is emulated in this 23,000 square feet closed garden. When wandering it is likely to come across loners writing on their diaries or reading a book. I have befriended one of them, Chantal, who is featured at the end of this post. The lack of charging facilities prompts one to ditch laptops for long sittings, and instead opt for their more bio-degradable counterparts.
I am a slow walker. There, I’ve said it. This is not a coming-out though, I would never advertise it on a dating app. The amount of hate I have seen on this subject warrants a new term. In any case, The Barbican Conservatory welcomes those of us who like to take our time walking and admiring the beauty of life.
The top ten cities for walking speed, according to Levine, were as follows: Dublin, Amsterdam, Bern/Zurich, London, Frankfurt, New York, Tokyo, Paris, Nairobi, and Rome.
The Barbican is the ultimate green destination if you are in London. Take someone with you, or go by yourself like me. There are wonderful people to be met at every turn. Just smile and say Hi!
The lovely Chantal who I hope to shoot again soon! All pictures taken (and more) are present on my Instagram.
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