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Entertainment

Barbican Arts Centre is the largest performing arts centre of its type in Europe and hosts music concerts, theatre performances, film screenings and exhibitions. There is also a library and three restaurants. Barbican is close to Islington, with its many bars, restaurants, and vibrant theatre scene, including Sadler's Wells and Almeida theatres.

Squares and Gardens

The 13 terraced blocks of the Barbican estate have been constructed around green squares, as well as a lake. The landscaped setting of the estate is complemented by a number of squares and gardens, including Finsbury Square Garden and the historic Charterhouse Square.

Roads and Streets

Anyone looking for Barbican property will appreciate how well connected the area is. Immediately to the west of Barbican is the A1, traditionally the main route to the North and now connected to the motorway system. London Wall road, to the south, runs from the Rotunda junction at Aldersgate in the west and then reaches east past Moorgate until it joins with Wormwood Street, leading to Bishopsgate.

Universities and Colleges

The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is located within the Barbican estate itself and brings a vibrant mix of performing arts students to the area. The University of Law - London Moorgate, and Cass Business School, are also based nearby.

Schools

There are many primary and secondary schools in and around Barbican. Primary schools include The Charterhouse Square School and St. Paul's Cathedral School. Secondary schools include Central Foundation Boys' School and City of London School for Girls.

Hospitals

Nearby hospitals include St. Bartholomew's and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust.

Tube and Train stations

Barbican Station is a stop on the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines, conveniently linking into the wider underground network and national rail lines. Moorgate station is also nearby, as is St. Paul's on the Central line. King's Cross/St. Pancras, with its international rail services, is just two tube stops to the west of Barbican. Liverpool Street is two tube stops to the east.